Fodor's Expert Review Finch Hattons

At the turn of the 20th century, Denys Finch Hatton---if you saw the movie Out of Africa, then you'll have some idea, even if it's rather over-romanticized, of who he was---left his native England and fell in love with Kenya, cultivating a reputation for leading classy, exclusive safaris for American tycoons and British royalty, among others; his legend lives on in this superb, award-winning camp. It's now the most luxurious place to stay in Tsavo West; your every whim is catered to, and dinner is served at a table sparkling with silver and crystal as strains of Mozart (Denys's favorite composer) softly fill the African night. The camp is in groves of old acacia trees around a natural spring that is home to hippos, crocodiles, and numerous species of birds near the Kenya/Tanzania border. The tents are luxuriously furnished with antique furniture, wooden chests, and even a daybed on your personal veranda; all tents have outside showers, freestanding copper bathtubs, and viewing deck facing the hippo pools. The spa features a hammam, gym, yoga studio, and two infinity swimming pools. It's expensive, but this camp is worth it.