Joy's Camp
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Joys Camp Highlights
Joy's Camp is a stylish safari camp offering luxury accommodation situated in the Shaba National Reserve in the eastern parts of the Samburu eco-system in Kenya. The camp offers a private oasis with lush springs and rocky river gorges. The camp is steeped in Kenyan history and offers a traditional safari experience in complete luxury. Joy's Camp overlooks a large natural spring where elephant and lion join to drink daily as well as herds of buffalo, Beisa Oryx, reticulated giraffe and Grevy's zebra.
What Sun Safaris Says
- Chic & small tented camp
- Located at the site of Joy’s Adamson’s original tented home
- Perfect for guests seeking peace & relaxation
- Each tent has a private veranda from where game can be viewed
- Overlooks a natural spring where elephant, buffalo & lion can be seen
Joys Camp Description
Joy's Camp offers 10 beautiful raised canvas tents with private verandas all offering spectacular views of the surrounding hills. Each tent is decorated with Boran/Somali cloth, handmade glass and vibrant fabrics of the local nomadic tribes, creating a sophisticated, chic and stylish camp. All tents offer en-suite bathroom facilities. All tents can fit two extra beds, to accommodate children under the age of 16 only. Maximum is 5 extra beds in camp at any one time.
Joys Camp Game Viewing
Shaba National Reserve in Kenya is a semi desert made famous for its association with the world famous conservationists Joy and George Adamson and the film 'Born Free'. Animals most commonly seen in the area around Joy's Camp include elephants, lions, cheetahs, Grevy's zebras, giraffes, gerenuks, buffalos, Oryx, Grant's gazelles, dik diks and waterbuck. Somali ostrich, lesser kudu, leopards, lions and elephant are often spotted on game drives. The river forest attracts many different species of birdlife.
