Elephant Bedroom Camp
Elephant Bedroom Luxury Tented Camp, have recently completed the commissioning of two new spacious, luxury suites, bringing the total number of guest tents to fourteen.
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Samburu · Kenya
Joy's Camp Shaba
Built on Joy Adamson's Original Campsite · Shaba National Reserve
An elegant oasis in the arid lands of Samburu; Joy’s Camp is built on the site of Joy Adamson’s tented home in Shaba National Reserve. The site was also home to Penny the leopard, the heroine of her last book.
The 10 chic canvas bedrooms are set on raised platforms with breathtaking views of the surrounding hills. The camp overlooks a large natural spring where elephant and lion jostle for watering rights with herds of buffalo and the rare desert species of Beisa Oryx, Reticulated Giraffe and Grevy’s Zebra.
Joy’s Camp
Each sumptuous 100 sq metre tent is uniquely decorated with Boran/Somali cloth design, handmade glass and the vibrant fabrics of the local nomadic tribes creating a chic, sophisticated and stylish camp. Each tent has its own private deck, ideal for private game viewing as well as relaxing, reading and soaking up the truly wild environs offered by Shaba. The eastern corner of the Samburu eco-system, Shaba is a secluded idyll; an arid landscape dotted with lush springs and rocky river gorges.
Joy’s Camp is the perfect choice for discerning guests interested in a glimpse of Kenyan history, as well as those looking for an authentic wildlife experience combined with the comfort of a luxury-tented camp.
Other activities include bush breakfasts, sundowners and cultural visits.
The cuisine at Joy’s Camp is traditional Northern Italian food all prepared from the Cheli family cook book.
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