Far away from the hustle and bustle
of city life, Patterson's Safari Camp is nestled on the banks of the
Athi River in Tsavo East.
Located in an area seeped in history and teeming with wildlife, the camp
is the perfect place to get away from it all and explore one of the
world's largest game sanctuaries.
Patterson’s Camp has been set up in an area of historical significance
and the site of one of Africa’s most celebrated adventure stories. This
is where two nine-foot long lions, known by the locals as Ghost and
Darkness, used to roam around at the end of the Nineteenth Century
looking for human prey, devouring up to 140 railway workers in the
process until they were shot by the camps namesake the courageous
Colonel John Patterson, who was in charge of building the railroad
bridge across the Tsavo river.
While driving to the camp, you will pass the railway track and bridge
that feature prominently in the box office hit: The Ghost and the
Darkness descendants of the man-eating lions of Tsavo continue to
inspire fear and awe.
The camp comprises 20 spacious tents, some of which accommodate up to 4
people, all with verandas overlooking the Athi River. All tents are en
suite with hot running water and the décor is traditional Swahili
architecture.
Meals are served in the dining hall where our internationally-trained
chef prepares a variety of freshly-cooked, mouth watering cuisine and
delicious vegetarian options.
Enjoy a sundowner along the banks of the Athi River and soak up the
tranquil atmosphere. Let the sounds of Africa take over as you listen to
the therapeutic waters gurgling past and the punctuating rhythms of
insects and tree frogs.
