Description
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. The camp overlooks a large natural spring where elephant and lion jostle for watering rights.
Each sumptuous 100sqm tent at Joy’s Camp is uniquely decorated with Boran/Somali cloth design, handmade glass and the vibrant fabrics of the local tribes creating a chic African feel. Each tent has its own private deck, ideal for relaxing.
In addition, guests can relax by the pool and meals are taken in the open-sided dining room or sometimes outside under the stars. There is also a curio shop selling many beautiful locally-made pieces of jewellery and crafts as well as a bar.
Accommodation
Joy's camp has 10 sumptuous 100sqm tents, each one uniquely decorated with Boran/Somali cloth design, handmade glass and the vibrant fabrics of the local tribes creating a chic African feel. Each tent has its own private deck, ideal for relaxing.
Childcare
Children are welcome but there are no specific facilities except babysitting.
Facilities
Joy's camp has a lovely swimming pool for guests to enjoy, there is also the Joy Adamson museum to visit.
Activities
From Joy's Camp the activities include: Game Drives, Guided Bush Walks, Bush Breakfasts along Ewaso Nyiro River and Gorge, Sundowners, Cultural Visits to a Boran Village (Seasonal, due to nomadic nature of local tribes), Swimming pool, Massage, Joy Adamson Museum.
When to travel
The main tourist season is in January and February, when the weather is hottest and driest. At this time, the animals in the wildlife parks tend to congregate more around the watercourses, making them easier to spot.
Northern and eastern Kenya temperatures vary from highs of up to 40°C during the day to less than 20°C at night. Rainfall in this area is sparse and, when it does occur, is often in the form of violent storms. July is usually the driest month, and November the wettest.
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Location and directions
Shaba National Reserve, Kenya
Joy's Camp is built on the site of Joy Adamson's tented home in Shaba National Reserve in the Samburu region. Shaba National Reserve is a semi desert with rugged hilly terrain, with great rocky kopjes (small hills), river gorges and lots of springs supporting the abundant wildlife. The camp overlooks a large natural spring where elephant, lion, buffalo, giraffe and zebra come to drink.
How to get there
8.5 hour international flight to Nairobi. Scheduled flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport with Safarilink or private charter to Chaffa airstrip, which is 15 minutes drive from camp. Samburu Main Airstrip is 1.5 hours drive from camp. Scenic road transfers can be arranged.
