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FINCH HATTONS, SEGERA RETREAT and Mahali Mzuri
Finch Hattons, Segera Retreat and Mahali Mzuri
The opportunity to visit three award-winning camps in three entirely different locations in Kenya makes this the supreme luxury safari experience.
Days 1 to 3: Finch Hattons
Mount Kilimanjaro, the Chyulu Hills and Finch Hattons’ our resident elephant, Iltilal, hippos, crocodiles, antelope and big cats will greet you on arrival at this one-of-a-kind camp in Tsavo West National Park. For the next few days, you are invited to explore our rich and varied landscape by going on game drives and bush walks with one of our experienced guides. They’ll tell you all about the area’s geological history, its diverse fauna and flora, and how life lives and thrives in Tsavo.
You might also choose to relax at our infinity pool, to attend one of our yoga classes or to indulge in a decadent spa treatment. Meals include sumptuous breakfasts, three-course lunches, six-course dinners, high teas and spectacular sundowners that cater specifically to your preferences and requirements. These culinary delights can be enjoyed at a variety of locations in the camp or in the bush.
Days 3 to 5: Segera Retreat
On your third day, you will fly to Segera Retreat in the Laikipia Plateau, which is flanked by Mount Kenya to the east and the Great Rift Valley to the west. Suffice to say, the views have to be seen to be believed. The Laikipia region boasts woodlands, grasslands, fertile riverbeds, and a cascading waterfall that feeds the lush valley around Kiseregai Creek. These water sources attract herds of elephant, buffalo, giraffe, warthog and many other species throughout the year.
Game drives, guided walks, spa treatments and sundowners deep in the bush are all on the agenda during your stay. You may also wish to pay a visit to the original yellow plane from the award-winning film, Out of Africa, which is housed in a hangar at Segera, or to visit a local women’s beading group where you can learn to bead and purchase handmade jewellery. Weather permitting, you might consider sleeping beneath the stars on one of Segera’s outdoor swing beds.
Days 5 to 7: Mahali Mzuri
Mahali Mzuri means “beautiful place” in Swahili and is a perfectly apt description for Sir Richard Branson’s tented safari in the Olare Motorogi Conservancy of the Maasai Mara. Here, you are among one of the largest lion populations in the whole of the Maasai Mara. Led by expert Maasai guides, encounters with lions are almost a daily occurrence.
Your time at Mahali Mzuri will be defined by dramatic game sightings, expansive views and near-total solitude. Only vehicles belonging to conservancy partners are permitted to drive within its boundaries. Your Maasai guide can also teach you how to throw a spear, shoot a bow and arrow, or educate you on the Maasai way of life in one of Mahali Mzuri’s nearby Maasai communities. In these cases, a contribution to the village trust fund applies.
Finch Hattons is run by a passionate and experienced Kenyan team, about 60% of whom have been with the camp for over 15 years and about 40% since the very beginning. The original group joined as construction workers in 1993 and were trained on site. Many of the others contributed to the camp’s massive renovation in 2013. In very symbolic ways, this camp is theirs – they helped to build it from the ground up.
Our team is here to answer any of your questions about our remarkable corner of the world, and to make your time here exceptional in every way. Please don’t hesitate to speak to us if there’s anything you need.
Designed to be minimally intrusive, our camp’s 17 luxury suites offer sweeping views of the surrounding landscape, as well as total privacy for our guests. The tents’ open-plan design invites the cool breeze that drifts over the nearby natural springs, and brings the sounds and scents of the African bush directly to you. The result is a one-on-one experience with Africa; this is the bush in all of its immediate and unapologetic beauty.
The interior design of our tents is reminiscent of the golden days of African safaris. Our suites feature indoor and outdo or showers, copper bathtubs, creamy white linen, gentle lighting, beautiful hardwood writing tables, intricate chandeliers, ornately carved chests, vintage carpets, and all the conveniences you would expect of a first-class offering.