Finch Hattons Webcam in Tsavo National Park — Live Streaming from Kenya
History of Finch Hattons Lodge
The name of this luxury safari camp preserves the memory of British aristocrat Denys Finch Hatton (April 24, 1887 — May 14, 1931) — a big game hunter and warden whose story formed the basis of Karen Blixen's famous book "Out of Africa." Today, his name graces a camp located in one of the most picturesque corners of the East African savanna, where wildlife remains untouched.
Geography and Location
The lodge sits at the foot of the Chyulu Hills with views of Mount Kilimanjaro — the highest peak in Africa. The nearest town, Voi, serves as the gateway to Tsavo National Park, while the camp itself is situated in a conservation area where animals freely roam between the savanna and waterholes. The Chyulu Hills are young volcanic formations covered with green patches of shrubs and low acacias, creating a contrast with the surrounding savanna.
Tsavo National Park
Tsavo National Park consists of two parts — East and West, separated by the Nairobi-Mombasa railway. Tsavo East National Park covers an area of 13,747 km² and was established in April 1948 on the territory of the Taru semi-desert. Together with Tsavo West, they form Tsavo Conservation Area — Africa's largest wildlife sanctuary with a total area of approximately 22,000 km². Tsavo West is more mountainous and humid, with swamps, Lake Jipe, and Mzima Springs, which are home to black rhinos and numerous bird species.
Animals at the Waterhole
The waterhole at Finch Hattons Lodge attracts a variety of savanna inhabitants. Here you can observe herds of African elephants — adults and calves — that come to the waterhole in search of moisture. In addition to elephants, buffalo, giraffes, zebras, and antelopes come down to the water. During dry periods, the waterhole becomes a center of attraction for predators — lions and leopards that ambush prey among the bushes.
How to Get to Finch Hattons
The lodge is located in Taita-Taveta County, approximately 290 km southeast of Nairobi and 170 km northwest of Mombasa. You can reach it by car via the Nairobi-Mombasa highway to the town of Voi, then by dirt road to the camp. An alternative option is a light aircraft flight from Nairobi or Mombasa to the dirt airstrip near the camp.
What You Can See on the Camera
The camera is positioned to cover the waterhole and the surrounding savanna. On the dry reddish-brown landscape with scattered trees and bushes, a herd of African elephants moves, including adults and calves. The vegetation is typical of East African savannas — low acacia trees, dry grass, and green patches of shrubs. The camera observes the behavior of wild animals in their natural habitat within the national park, allowing you to see elephants, giraffes, buffalo, and other savanna inhabitants at the water.
