| Joys Tented Camp Samburu is a luxury tourist | | | | the food in particular the salads at lunch time are |
| lodge located in Shaba National Reserve, Kenya | | | | fantastic and the swimming pool is a real bonus, |
| and is the former area of Joy Adamson leopard | | | | particularly if you are traveling with Children. The |
| Camp. At this Camp there lies a museum, a | | | | entire experience is first class from the welcome |
| tribute are dedicated to Joy's memory. Joy's | | | | by the staff to the farewell at the end of the |
| Camp Shaba National Reserve is a stunning tented | | | | safari. |
| safari camp in northern Kenya's Shaba National | | | | The tents are ultra luxurious and are equipped |
| Reserve, at the eastern corner of the Samburu, | | | | with everything you could wish for. The staff |
| which is 314 kms from Nairobi. | | | | could not do enough for you; the lodge |
| Shaba National Reserve is a semi desert game | | | | management checks on you after each game |
| reserve with a rugged hilly terrain, with great | | | | drive to find out whether you had seen animals |
| rocky kopjes (small hills) and lots of springs | | | | and to enquire as to whether you would like to do |
| supporting the abundant wildlife. The landscape is | | | | something different for the next day. The |
| similar to nearby Samburu Game Reserve with | | | | attention to detail is spot on. They even arrange |
| riverine forests, acacias and doum palms. Shaba | | | | for you to have a full cooked picnic breakfast by |
| National Reserve is enriched with extraordinary | | | | the river as a surprise, transporting the kitchen |
| wildlife. Game drives will incorporate varied wildlife | | | | and staff to the river's edge. |
| including gravy zebra, the Somali ostrich, gerenuk, | | | | You will be incredibly well looked after for your |
| reticulated giraffe, lesser kudu, leopards, plenty of | | | | entire stay which. There are plenty of wildlife |
| lion and herds of elephants. Shaba National | | | | about and being built beside a spring, the |
| Reserve was made famous for its association | | | | waterhole is always populated with animals. The |
| with the world famous conservationists Joy and | | | | guides are very knowledgeable and will cheerfully |
| George Adamson and the film "Born Free". | | | | answer any questions you have. Lara and Jamie |
| Joy's Camp is the perfect choice for discerning | | | | who manage the camp are so friendly, very laid |
| guests interested in a glimpse of Kenya history, | | | | back yet attentive and constantly checking if |
| as well as those looking for an authentic wildlife | | | | everything is alright without being obtrusive. Other |
| experience combined with the comfort of a | | | | activities at Joy's Camp include bush breakfasts, |
| luxury-tented camp. Each sumptuous tent is | | | | sundowners and cultural visits. Alternatively, |
| uniquely decorated with Boran/Somali cloth design, | | | | guests can chose to relax around the camp's |
| handmade glass and the vibrant fabrics of the | | | | swimming pool. The cuisine at Joy's Camp is |
| local nomadic tribes creating a chic, sophisticated | | | | based on traditional Northern Italian food all |
| and stylish tented camp. Each tent in Joy's Camp | | | | prepared from the Cheli family cook book. |
| has its own private verandah, ideal for private | | | | |
| game viewing as well as relaxing, reading and | | | | Joy's Camp Hotel Accommodation |
| soaking up the truly wild environs offered by | | | | Joy's Camp has seven double and three twin |
| Shaba. | | | | tented rooms set on raised platforms. Each has |
| The eastern corner of the Samburu eco-system, | | | | an uninterrupted view over the bush to the |
| Shaba is a secluded idyll; an arid landscape dotted | | | | surrounding hills. The 80 sq metre, insect-proofed, |
| with lush springs and Rocky River gorges. Joy's | | | | cream-coloured tents have an abundance of |
| Camp is a tribute to Joy Adamson, built in an | | | | netted "windows" to take advantage of the |
| elegant oasis in the arid lands on the site of her | | | | breezes, the views and the opportunities for |
| tented home. The camp overlooks a large natural | | | | private game viewing. Rooms are equipped with |
| spring where elephant, leopard and lion jostle for | | | | large and comfortable beds, bedside tables, flexible |
| watering rights with herds of buffalo and the rare | | | | and imaginative lighting and ample clothes storage. |
| desert species of Beisa oryx, reticulated giraffe | | | | |
| and Grevy's zebra. Many bird species can also be | | | | Joy's Camp Hotel Restaurant |
| spotted making it a great camp for budding | | | | The cuisine at Joys Camp is traditional Northern |
| ornithologists. | | | | Italian food all prepared from the Cheli family cook |
| Joys Camp is set in a spectacular area and is | | | | book. Soft drinks, beer, house wines and |
| operated by Cheli & Peacock Camps & | | | | non-luxury spirits are included in the room rates |
| Lodges who operate around 15 luxury camps in | | | | Champagne, special wines and luxury spirits are |
| Africa. Joy's Camp is a luxury camp, no doubt | | | | additional. |
| about it, the safari tour vehicles are top notch, | | | | |