Tsavo National Park Safari in
Kenya
DESCRIPTION
Tsavo is known for it’s
herds of “red elephants”, their skins stained by the ochre dust and
mud. The park is home to over 12000 elephant – one of the largest
populations in East Africa. Other commonly seen species include
giraffe, zebra, eland, buffalo, impala, hartebeest, bushbuck, wildebeest
and many more.
A dominant feature of
Tsavo West is the jet-black lava outcrop known locally as Sheitani
(devil) Winding through the hills and peppered with caves, Sheitani is
a reminder of the volcanic forces that brought Tsavo into being.
Besides the
gigantic elephants, other animals such as lions, some
undoubtedly direct descendants of the man-eaters of Tsavo,
can be seen roaming around in this national park.
Among
the not so common animals to be found here are fringed-eared oryx, the gerenuk and the lesser kudu. The carnivores
found here include serval, hyena, leopard, cheetah and
caracal. The landscape is filled with giant baobab tree
and which are reputed to live a thousand years.
HOW TO GET THERE
By road: transfers by
road from Nairobi take approximately 5 hours and 4hrs from Mombasa.
By air: 1hr daily
flights from Nairobi and Mombasa
To speak with a
Kenya Safari
Specialist Call us on
Tel.
0786 801 7962 (+44) Mobile:
Landline: 0207 631 3373 (UK)
or use our Online Enquiry Form
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Location:
Finch Hattons lies
at the heart of Tsavo West National Park - part of Kenya’s
single largest game park.
Nestling
at the foot of the Chyulu Hills
...Located in a 35-acre
concession in the southwestern corner of Tsavo West, Finch Hattons
overlooks a series of spring-fed pools that attract some of Africa's most
diverse game, from herds of elephant and buffalo to lions, leopards, and
the camps natural piece de resistance, a huge pod of hippos, which bathe
the area in their sonorous chorus.
Privately owned
and managed, Finch Hattons is one man’s dream to create an
ideal, offering guests a unique opportunity to relive the golden
era of the safari with elegance, first class comforts and the
finest cuisine surrounded by the spectacle of the great African
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Accommodation /
Facilities:
All tents are
built on elevated platforms with spectacular views of the
surrounding springs and forest. Large wooden decks with a
comfortable day bed, chairs and table offer a tranquil and
relaxing retreat.
Breakfast and lunch are served “al
fresco” on the large terrace overlooking the main hippo pool
with a backdrop of Mt Kilimanjaro in the distance. |
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This safari may be
combined with a:
Contact us to
design a tailor-made Kenya Safari to Finch Hattons Luxury Tented
Camp
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