Wild at heart: Finch Hattons offers unforgettable luxury safari adventures in Kenya

Keep your camera at the ready.At Finch Hattons Safari Camp in Kenya, a tower of preening giraffes might strike a pose next to your Land Cruiser. Or a parched elephant could set a thirst trap by drinking in a private plunge pool. A stay at the property, part of Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Limited Edition portfolio, promises countless photo ops, from rhinos and crocodiles wallowing in natural springs to an Oxpecker catching a ride on a zebra’s back.It’s an out-of-this world experience.Set in Tsavo West National Park about 150 miles west of Nairobi, the camp is named after British aristocrat, aviator and hunter-turned-anti-poacher Denys George Finch-Hatton, best known as the lover of Karen Blixen in her memoir, “Out of Africa.” The handsome adventurer, who died tragically in a 1931 plane crash, was played by Robert Redford in the Oscar-winning movie of the same name. The famed property, established more than 30 years ago, is every bit as swoon-worthy as its namesake hero.

There are 14 luxury tented suites, each beautifully appointed with a private deck, antique rugs, an Old-World writing desk, bronze soaker bathtub, king-sized bed and complimentary maxi bar.And to be clear, apart from their mosquito-proof netted walls, these sumptuous villas bear no resemblance to camping tents. Two spacious two-bedroom suites accommodate families while the deluxe Finch Hattons Suite comes with a heated plunge pool as well as a dedicated butler, game-drive vehicle and guide.

It’s the perfect romantic hideaway for honeymooners and VIPs.Days start early, as animals are most active before first light and the temperature is cooler before first light.After coffee, tea and freshly squeezed fruit juice at the pavilion, vehicles depart promptly at 6 a.m.

on morning game drives.A chef-cooked breakfast is served al fresco on the savannah or back at the camp. Finch’s team of incredibly knowledgeable Maasai guides are expert at spotting wildlife, from the mythic Big Five �...