Finch Hattons Luxury Safari Camp Latest Virgin Limited Edition Property

Virgin Limited Edition is growing as Finch Hattons, a luxury safari property in Kenya, has been added to its exclusive portfolio of luxury retreats.

Finch Hattons, Kenya [Photo credit: Virgin Limited Edition]

Travelers seeking a luxurious safari experience can reserve a new property in Kenya. This adds to the company’s exclusive portfolio of luxury retreats in Africa as the award-winning Finch Hattons Luxury Safari Camp has been announced. Enjoy a safari in true comfort in this luxurious tented camp..

Virgin Limited Edition adds Finch Hattons Luxury Safari Camp in Kenya

Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Limited Edition has just announced the addition of the award-winning Finch Hattons Luxury Safari Camp in Kenya to its iconic collection of unique and luxurious retreats.

Nestling in the Tsavo National Park in Kenya, Finch Hattons Luxury Safari Camp will become the ninth property within the luxurious collection and the fifth footprint in Africa. The property complements Virgin Limited Edition’s of its world-class properties across the continent. Moreover, it joins Mahali Mzuri, Ulusaba Private Game Reserve, Mont Rochelle Hotel & Vineyard, and the famed Kasbah Tamadot. Moreover, it will become an integral part of the wider parent company, Virgin Hotels Collection, encompassing Virgin Hotels and Virgin Limited Edition, formed last year.

Finch Hattons, Kenya [Photo credit: Virgin Limited Edition]

Meanwhile, the tented safari camp, which is already distinguished for its family values, its deep-rooted connection to community and sustainability, while offering an incredible luxury safari experience in one of the greatest biodiversity regions in the world. This will be the second property in Kenya offered by the portfolio and allows guests to combine first-class luxury facilities and world-class safari camps in two very different, but equally beautiful areas of Kenya.

Sir Richard Branson, Founder of the Virgin Group commented: “Africa is one of my favourite parts of the world. Each cornerstone offers something entirely unique, surrounded by rich heritage and culture. I’m delighted Finch Hattons and all of the incredible wildlife in the Tsavo National Park will join our Virgin family and I can’t wait to visit soon.”

What does the luxury tented safari camp offer?

Finch Hattons Luxury Safari Camp offers 17 luxurious tented suites and three decades of safari experience from the Kenyan-based Gehlot family, the property’s owners and co-owners of Mahali Mzuri, together with Sir Richard Branson. The safari camp will offer future Virgin Limited Edition guests extraordinary experiences within the treasures of Tsavo, along with Africa’s only Shetani lava flow and breathtaking views of Mount Kilimanjaro.

James Bermingham, CEO, Virgin Hotels Collection said in a statement:

“This is a momentous occasion for Virgin Limited Edition and the whole of Virgin Hotels Collection as we welcome Finch Hattons to our family. Growth is very much part of our plan for the entire collection over the coming years and this is just the start as we look to expand our guest choice across the globe. We are privileged to have a very special portfolio and it’s incredibly important to protect this and grow carefully with those that offer the same extraordinary and personal experiences our guests have come to love and expect.”

“Finch Hattons is a beautiful family-owned luxury tented safari camp and I could not be more delighted that our guests will now be able to experience the very best of Kenya in two equally beautiful safari camps, each with their own unique offering. I’m grateful to the entire Gehlot family for creating something so wonderful and entrusting us to continue delivering on the incredible experiences they have built.”

'Very special safari camp'

On safari at Finch Hattons, Kenya [Photo credit: Virgin Limited Edition]

Meanwhile, Leena Behlot, Managing Partner of Finch Hattons added:

“Finch Hattons is a deeply-rooted part of our entire family and very much at the heart of our family group of businesses, KG Group. For more than five generations our family has had firm roots in Kenya and we are incredibly proud of our very special safari camp. Bringing Finch Hattons into the portfolio of such a global brand is a huge leap forward for us and we are incredibly excited to showcase Finch Hattons to the wider world, together with Virgin Limited Edition."

“We could not have asked for a better brand who shares the same values as us. Just as we do, Virgin Limited Edition ensure people, community, culture and sustainability are at the very heart of their business. Our team looks forward to sharing their local wisdom, culture and our beautiful luxury tented safari camp to continue creating the incredible individual experiences a Virgin Limited Edition property is renowned for.”

Rates at Finch Hattons

The rates at Finch Hattons start from $1,980 per room per night, including accommodation, all meals and drinks, as well as all scheduled activities including game drives, an excursion to the Shetani lava flow, an Oldonyo Larami volcano hike, yoga, nature walks and return airstrip transfers.

For more information visit the website for Virgin Limited Edition or call +44 (0) 208 600 0430..