• Abundant Game - the camp overlooks a natural spring - a popular spot for elephant, lion & buffalo.

• Born Free - where conservationist Joy Adamson's leopard Penny was released into the wild.

• Room With A View - each luxury tent is set on raised platforms with beautiful views of Shaba Hill.

In the eastern corner of the Samburu eco-system is the secluded Shaba National Reserve, made famous for its association with the world famous conservationists Joy and George Adamson and the film 'Born Free'.

Joy's Camp is situated on the site of Joy Adamson's original campsite in Shaba, and is also the place where she released her famous leopard Penny into the wild. The camp overlooks a large natural spring, which acts as a watering hole, allowing for continuous game viewing.

Shaba National Reserve itself is rich with extraordinary wildlife; on game drives you have the opportunity of seeing varied wildlife including Grevy's zebra, the Somali ostrich, generuk, reticulated giraffe, lesser kudu, leopard, plenty of lion and herds of elephant.

Joy's Camp is the perfect choice if you are interested in a glimpse of Kenyan history as well as looking for an authentic wildlife experience combined with the comfort of a luxury-tented camp.

Joy's Camp is situated in Shaba National Reserve, which forms part of the Samburu eco-system, 314km from Nairobi, Kenya.

• Separate Shower

Meals are served in Joy's Camp's central dining area, the cuisine is traditional northern Italian food, prepared from the Cheli family cookbook.

If you fancy a different dining experience you could opt for a wonderful breakfast out in the bush.

The 10 stylish canvas bedrooms at Joy's Camp are set on raised platforms with breathtaking views of the surrounding hills.

Each sumptuous 100 sq metre tent is uniquely decorated with Bedouin-Somali cloth design, handmade glass and the vibrant fabrics of local nomadic tribes which lends a chic and sophisticated air to the 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.

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