CORRECTED: Virgin takes over management of luxury safari camp in Kenya

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Updated on: May 28, 2024
The camp features a two-bedroom family suite with its own sitting area and lounge.
The camp features a two-bedroom family suite with its own sitting area and lounge. Photo Credit: Finch Hattons Luxury Safari Camp

Virgin Limited Edition, the luxury travel brand owned by Richard Branson, is the new operator of the Finch Hattons Luxury Safari Camp in Kenya. Located in Tsavo National Park, the 17-suite tented camp continue under the ownership of the Gehlot family.

The Gehlot family also is co-owner of Virgin Limited Edition's Mahali Mzuri camp in Kenya.

Finch Hattons features a dining pavilion and a star-gazing terrace, a pool, the Chyulu Spa, an open deck for yoga sessions, a cozy Karen Blixen lounge and a bar. The camp also boasts views of Mount Kilimanjaro and Africa's only Shetani lava flow.

Tsavo National Park is one of the world's most biodiverse regions. Travelers can embark on early-morning and late-afternoon game drives, where they'll spotting elephants, giraffes and buffaloes, or spend their days hiking the Chyulu Hills cloud forests, exploring ancient rock formations, discovering local Maasai traditions or visiting the Rhino Sanctuary.

This marks Virgin Limited Edition's fifth property in Africa and second in Kenya. Finch Hattons will also become part of the Virgin Hotels Collection, a broader portfolio that includes both hotels and unique retreats.

CORRECTED: This report was updated on May 28. The original version, published on May 18, incorrectly stated that Virgin would be co-owner of the camp. Full ownership has been retained by the Gehlot family.

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