Lodge
Finch Hattons
About the lodge
An overview of Finch Hattons.
Voted one of Travel + Leisure’s 500 Best Hotels 2025, this award-winning luxury five-star retreat is set within 35 acres of unspoilt wilderness in the heart of Tsavo. Set beside flowing natural springs where hippos and crocodiles gather, our luxury camp offers front-row views of the Chyulu Hills and Mount Kilimanjaro, immersing you in the heart of the African wild.
Highlights
- Expert-Led Safaris: Track the BIG Five and beyond during dramatic dawn, dusk, and on-request nocturnal game drives.
- Volcanic Adventures: Summit dormant volcanoes, traverse the Shetani Lava Flow, and trek through mystical high-altitude cloud forests.
- Nocturnal Secrets: Seek out the shadows to find elusive leopards, civet cats, and bush babies under the stars.
- Conservation Frontiers: Witness vital black rhino protection at Ngulia Sanctuary and discover rare birdlife at Lake Jipe.
- Maasai Immersion: Connect with the heart of the land through authentic cultural encounters in local villages.
- Exciting activities tailored to every generation: Young Explorer
You Should Know
Child Policy
- Minimum Age: 6 years.
- Child Rates (6–12 years): Applicable for up to two children sharing a Family Tent with two adults, or one child sharing a standard tent.
- Teens (13+): Charged at adult rates and accommodated in a separate tent.
- Activities: Children are welcome to join their parents on all daily game drives.
- Capacity: Extra guest accommodation is subject to room and vehicle availability.
Exclusive Use
- Capacity: Full camp hire available for up to 38 guests (minimum 11 rooms).
- Perks: Includes private use of the entire camp and dedicated game vehicles.
- Enquiries: Bespoke terms and commission levels apply; please contact Reservations for details.
General Terms
- Minimum Stays: Subject to availability; a 2-night minimum applies during the Festive season (20 Dec-4 Jan)
- Gratuities: Not included and remains at the guest’s discretion.
The Details
The camp features 17 luxury tented suites that seamlessly blend modern comfort with African heritage, all designed with sustainability in mind through the use of solar-heated water and harvested makuti palm roofing.
Accommodation
14 Luxury Tented Suites
Featuring private elevated decks with views over natural springs and resident hippo pools. Each sanctuary blends luxury home comforts with the wild, offering a complimentary maxi-bar and an en-suite bathroom with indoor and outdoor showers and a signature free-standing copper bathtub.
2 Two-Bedroom Family Suites
Located near the pool, these suites feature two en-suite bedrooms joined by a central lounge. Families can enjoy extended decks overlooking hippo pools, complete with signature copper bathtubs.
The Finch Hattons Suite
This suite features a private heated plunge pool and a dedicated team, including a private chef and butler. Guests enjoy complete privacy alongside exclusive use of a safari vehicle and guide.
The Finch Hattons Suite: Exclusive Inclusions
This fully bespoke stay includes a private chef, all meals and premium drinks, twice-daily game drives, and volcanic excursions. Complimentary transfers, laundry service, a stocked maxi-bar, and Wi-Fi ensure a seamless and opulent safari experience.
Standard Amenities
All guests at Finch Hattons enjoy:
- En-suite bathrooms with indoor/outdoor showers.
- Tea and coffee-making facilities, safety deposit box, and hair dryer.
- Bathrobes, slippers, and premium bathroom amenities.
- Wi-Fi access throughout the camp.
Price Includes:
- All meals and drinks (including alcohol)
- Twice daily game drives in Tsavo National Park
- Transfers to and from our airstrip
- Visits to the Shetani Lava Flow and the Ol Doinyo, Ololarami Volcano
- Laundry service
- Generously stocked complimentary maxi-bar
- Insect repellent
- Torches
- Extra blankets
- Pair of binoculars
- Hairdryer, bathrobes & slippers
- Bathroom amenities
- Tea and coffee-making facilities
- Safety deposit box
- Wi-Fi throughout the camp
The same as booking direct
Rates and pricing.
Per person sharing, per night, in USD. Final pricing depends on dates, room category and party size.
Valid until 30 Apr 2027
Why book through us
You pay the lodge's rate, never a markup. What you get on top is a specialist who knows Finch Hattons personally, looks after every detail of the trip, and stays reachable on WhatsApp from the moment you enquire to the day you come home.
By season
Green season
1 Mar 2026 – 14 Jun 2026
All-inclusive - All meals and drinks, two daily game drives in Tsavo National Park, selected activities, round-trip transfers from the airstrip
Special offer
US$750
Normally US$990
Peak / migration
15 Jun 2026 – 15 Oct 2026
All-inclusive - All meals and drinks, two daily game drives in Tsavo National Park, selected activities, round-trip transfers from the airstrip
US$1,450
Shoulder
16 Oct 2026 – 19 Dec 2026
All-inclusive - All meals and drinks, two daily game drives in Tsavo National Park, selected activities, round-trip transfers from the airstrip
Special offer
US$750
Normally US$990
Festive
20 Dec 2026 – 4 Jan 2027
All-inclusive - All meals and drinks, two daily game drives in Tsavo National Park, selected activities, round-trip transfers from the airstrip
US$1,200
Rates are per person sharing, per night. A single supplement may apply for solo travellers. We offer a price match guarantee, just ask your safari specialist.
Exclusive offer
Already reflected in the rates above.
The reduced rates shown in the table apply for the periods listed. Here is what is running and why.
Stay & Pay
Stay 4 nights and only pay for 3: Validity: 5 January – 14 June and 16 October – 19 December | Subject to availability. A minimum of three paid nights is required to enjoy the free night. This offer cannot be combined with any other offer or packages. All booking terms and conditions apply.
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