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Diwaka Tours & Travel Ltd
Muranga Rd., Aqua Plaza
P.O. Box 17001 - 00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254 (0)20 2685134
Fax: +254 (0)20 3750393
Email: info(at)diwakasafaris.com
Url: http://www.diwakasafaris.com/
Finch Hattons Camp
OFFICIAL CATEGORY (Ministry of Tourism classification): 4****
Nestling at the foot of the Chyulu Hill, Finch Hattons is one mans dream of the ideal - a genuine conservation friendly luxury tented lodge, named after the aristocrat who introduced Royalty to the bush and whose style was impeccable. For Denys, Mozart and cut crystal were essential kit and this is the style that gave birth to the ideal that is Finch Hattons. The Main Lodge comprises dining hall, lounge/bar and the terrace, overlooking the main Hippo Pool against the backdrop of Mount Kilimanjaro.
Location
Tsavo West National Park, about 4 hours from Nairobi through Mtito Andei Gate - 65 Kms via Kilaguni, Kitani to Finch Hattons (road signs). About an hour by air from Nairobi on the East African Air Charters which runs a scheduled service three times weekly from Wilson Airport, departing Sundays, Wednesdays and Fridays and back on the same days. The private all-weather airstrip is approximately 3.5 Kms from Lodge (1200m long - 30m wide).
Climate
Generally warm 22° C - 34°C with a low humidity especially outside the rainy season which is mainly April to June. The evenings and early mornings can be cool especially when it is windy, so a jersey or light anorak is necessary.
Hotel Details
Number of Rooms
35 twin-bedded tents
Room dcor: Coastal design with pieces of Lamu furniture. The impression is one of elegance and Comfort.
In- room amenities The tents are equipped with deluxe beds and all of the amenities of a room in a five-star hotel. The is supply of electricity (220 & 110), fully stocked mini-bar, en-suite toilet, wash basin and generous slate walled shower room, both complete with piping hot and cold running water, primarily solar heated. Extra wall socket located in sleeping area with an adaptor for a hairdryer or battery recharging etc.
Special features: The lodge surroundings are unfenced. Animals get close to the hotel. Therefore, children to be accompanied by responsible parents and only by prior arrangement.
Food & Drink
The dining hall has many interesting period features, stone fireplace, high vaulted ceiling, Chandelier, latticed windows and doors, dresser, buffets and tables decked in silverware, cut crystal and porcelain, perhaps after aperitifs and an exchange of game viewing tales at the bar. Cuisine and service are to the highest European standards.
After dressing for dinner (no shorts), guests are escorted back to their tents by armed askaris and then¦..left to the wildlife. Hippo chorus or a lion roar with its triple thud salutation, along with the familiar Terrace overlooking hippo pool and Mt. Kilimanjaro half shaded where breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and evening sundowners are served.
The Bar/Lounge comprises three areas of comfortable private seating - a favorite being the mezzanine library overlooking the dinning hall. DenysBar is supported by a well-stocked cellar.
General Facilities
- Same day, seven days a week laundry services available.
- Lounge and bar area elegantly furnished to create an informal country house atmosphere.
- Gift shop/boutique.
- Telephone and fax service available at the Lodge office.
Recreational Facilities
- Kidney shaped pool and Sun-deck that offers privacy from the game
- Mezzanine floor - cosy library / reading room.
- Escorted nature walks
- Vehicles are available for game viewing drives and airstrip transfers.
- Special occasions can be catered for, i.e. Weddings, Anniversaries, Birthdays, Board meetings, Sundowners in Chuylu Hills or Poacher's Lookout by prior arrangement.
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On request, we can combine your safari itinerary with a stay at the beach hotels in Mombasa, Malindi, Lamu and Zanzibar for any number of nights.