KENYA TSAVO WEST HOTELS, CAMPS & LODGES
Finch Hatton’s Camp
Denys Finch Hatton was one of Kenya's great adventurers. He devoted his life exploring the wild in style. In his camp, dinner was served on fine china with silver and crystal, while the gentle strains of Mozart played in the background. Here in Tsavo, where he lived and died, this tradition lives on. Finch Hatton's camp, a privately owned and managed one man's dream to create the ideal, offers guests a unique opportunity to relive the golden era of the safari in absolute elegance, 5 star comfort, the finest cuisine surrounded by the spectacle of the great African wilderness.
Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge
Located in the heart of the famous Tsavo National Park, with its huge population of elephants, Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge was the first safari lodge ever to be built in a national park and has long been a favourite of international tourists. The hotel has 56 bedrooms and a fabulous terrace from which you can witness spectacular African sunsets. The waterhole is considered to offer the finest terraced savannah game viewing in Kenya, and at night you can listen to the sounds of herds of buffalo and elephant grazing outside your bedroom. Activities include game drives, excursions to Mzima springs, with crystal-clear water Swelling up from volcanic rocks and its hippos and crocodiles, The Rhino sanctuary, Chaimu lava floor; Sheitani Lava; and Roaring rocks, a volcanic hill formation with caves and rocks.
Ngulia Safari Lodge
Ngulia Safari Lodge is located in Tsavo West National Park. It overlooks the famous rhino protected reserve, which is the largest in the world, hence guaranteeing encounter with this rare African animal. The lodge is an ideal base from which to explore Tsavo, one of the world's largest national parks, boasting more than sixty mammal species within its borders. Ngulia Safari Lodge has 52 rooms, all with a bath and shower and a balcony facing the vast wilderness. The lodge has a restaurant, two bars, a viewing bay and a swimming pool. The nearby water-hole is floodlit to allow guests to see nocturnal animals, including Leopards, coming to quench their thirst. A special gallery enables hippos to be viewed underwater. The Lodge is paradise for birdwatchers because of the large numbers of migrating birds that arrive there between October and December.
Severin Safari Camp
Tsavo National Park with over 21,000 sq km of vast bush land is by far the largest national park in Kenya. The western part of the park is home of Severin Safari Camp (40 km from Mtito Andei), set amongst the volcanic landscape, with the fresh waters of Mzima and Kitani springs, and rich in wildlife. 20, luxury tents, all with running hot and cold water, en-suite bathrooms with showers/toilet, bidet, comfortable beds with duvets, and mosquito nets. The VIP tent - the Kibo Suite comes with a luxurious bathtub and a private viewing terrace, which is perfect for honeymooners. The Tsavo River serves as the main source of wildlife that is attracted to the vicinity of Severin Safari Lodge.
Voyager Safari Camp
Situated in the shadow of majestic Mount Kilimanjaro on the edge of Tsavo West National Park, Voyager Safari Camp sits on the edge of a small dam on the Sante River. This exclusive, tranquil camp offers a close encounter with the resident hippos and crocodiles, as well as the big game of one of Kenya’s most spectacular and least explored national parks. Of the camp’s 25 tents, 16 sit on the southern bank of the river and nine on the northern. The spacious tents offer the classic ambience of an African camping safari, with large secluded verandahs overlooking the wildlife-rich shores. Each tent is comfortably furnished with double or twin beds and has a modern en suite bathroom with a flush toilet and piping hot shower.
Camp Ya Kanzi
Campi ya Kanzi means "Camp of the Hidden Treasure" in Kiswahili. For you, it means "safari in style" at a luxury tented safari camp. The camp lies within a 400-square-mile Maasai private land in Southern Kenya, dominated by Mt. Kilimanjaro, just 35 miles away. The Maasai are the landlords, making it one of the last unspoiled areas of Africa. Connecting three national parks (Chyulu, Tsavo and Amboseli), the property is home to a vast wildlife and birdlife population. You will learn about Maasai lifestyle, about their land, their culture. You will learn it through them, in the most genuine way. Campi ya Kanzi is owned by the local Maasai community: you will enjoy true eco-tourism and play an active role in the conservation of the land and of the Maasai culture.
Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge
Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge is located in the heart of the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary and is a truly unique architectural concept consisting of 96 distinctively luxurious oval-shaped rooms, overlooking a waterhole which attracts a large array of wildlife, especially elephants. In the evenings the animals gather at the waterhole - a spectacular site to behold, to drink at the watering hole.
The restaurant - which serves international and local cuisine - and terraced bar command spectacular views of the waterhole and surrounding grasslands. Elephant, buffalo and a variety of plains game can be seen throughout much of the year. The area is illuminated by floodlights to facilitate game viewing at night, and there is an underground tunnel and chamber allowing guests to closely and safely view wildlife at ground level.
Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary is a privately owned conservation area located at the foot of the Taita Hills adjacent to Tsavo West National Park in Kenya – one of the world's largest game reserves. The Sanctuary offers many diverse opportunities for guests to experience the unique flora, fauna and culture of this fascinating ecosystem. Night game drives provide guests with an opportunity of seeing animals not usually encountered on a daytime game drive.
Take a nature walk with qualified guides; enjoy a bush dinner or breakfast, champagne sundowner at Kudu Point or visit local communities and experience their culture. Night game drives are available conducted by our highly trained rangers giving an opportunity to observe some species not seen during daytime game drives.
Sarova Taita Hills Game Lodge
Sarova Taita Hills Game Lodge has 62 rooms each with a balcony and en-suite bathroom. With two fully equipped conference rooms capable of accommodating 100 participants, Sarova Taita Hills Game Lodge is an ideal location for meetings, incentives of any large groups and should always be booked well in advance. The restaurant serves international and local cuisine while special functions such as bush breakfasts, barbeque lunches, sundowner cocktails or dinner under the stars can be arranged at various unique venues within the Sanctuary. The Lodge is located 400km from Nairobi and 200km from Mombasa, and has its own private airstrip.
The lodge offers luxury accommodation and is the ultimate base from which to work, relax or explore. Here guests will enjoy first class service and facilities in a unique and unforgettable setting. Sarova Taita Hills Game Lodge offers a myriad of business and entertainment options, including swimming pool, tennis court, guest shop, musicians and dancers, and the opportunity to experience wildlife in a diverse array of natural habitats.