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.