Why Spectacular? This is untouched Africa. Offering breathtaking views towards Kilimanjaro and inspiring safaris in the 400 square miles of private wilderness, which you have all to yourself.
Accommodation Summary: Six permanent tents, each sleeping two people with en-suite bathrooms, private verandahs and fixed thatched roofs. The main house has a living room, dining area, large verandah and outdoor campfire area.
Maximum number of guests: 18
Where: Tsavo (Chyulu Hills, between Amboseli and Tsavo West.)
Price Guide: £420 p.p.p.n 
Overview: As soon as you arrive you are struck by the feeling of the vastness of the landscape and the total isolation. Campi ya Kanzi stands alone in this varied, beautiful and now protected area of untouched Maasai land, allowing a very private safari experience. The enthusiasm of your hosts is infectious and discovering what has been achieved here in partnership with the Maasai is part of what makes this place so special. We would be surprised if you left with the same view of tourism. Either way you will certainly have experienced authentic Africa.
This camp is so remote it’s best to arrive by plane. On arrival you will find six luxury tents, set apart for complete privacy. Each has its own verandah, from where you can sit and enjoy the amazing views, scenery and wildlife. The fixed thatched roofs and wooden floors afford a sense of permanence while the cozy beds, beautiful furnishings and en-suite bathrooms (with hot running water and flush toilets) add the feeling of luxury.
Tembo House is the main building which has a homely feeling. Here you can settle into the sofas in the living room and read, play backgammon on the verandah or have a well-earned drink after a game drive. Regardless of what you’re doing you’ll enjoy views across Kenya as far as you can see, including Kilimanjaro, just 35 miles away. Unless arrangements have been made for eating privately or out in the bush, guests all sit round the large dining table and share stories over a combination of fine Italian, international and local cuisine. For dinner, think in terms of crystal glasses and candlelight to gauge the mood.
Everything retains a traditional, unspoilt, authentic feel to it, so the excitement and charm of the safari experience has in no way been lost. Take the time to understand what has been achieved here in relation to it being sustainable. It changed our view of tourism in terms of what it can and should achieve. This can have a very interesting and positive effect on how you see, experience and appreciate your safari. Talking of which, Campi ya Kanzi is situated at the foot of the Chyulu Hills; widely recognised as being one of the most inspiring safaris you can have. It is here you will discover a vanishing Africa. The symbiotic relationship between the camp and Maasai means you will experience a genuine connection with them, while also enjoying pristine wilderness and observing amazing wildlife. Due to the immense size of the ranch there is a wide variety of natural habitats, so it is home to a remarkable range of animal and bird species. They have lions, elephants, leopards, buffaloes and the common animals of the plains, but also many rare species such as African wild dog, lesser kudu, and cheetah. Conservation efforts have been so successful that even black rhino have moved onto the ranch. 400 bird species are also in the area.
How you structure your day is down to you with the help of your professional Maasai guide. Choices range from walks in the savanna or in the cloud forest to a more traditional game drive in their open Land Rovers. What sets safaris apart here is that whatever you see or find, you can be guaranteed the experience will be uninterrupted because you are on private land with no other tourists, and that is very special.
After a day’s activities wander up to the main house and watch the sun set while enjoying a drink and sophisticated nibbles around the campfire. During dinner you will most likely meet Luca and Antonella Belpietro, your hosts and the founders of Campi ya Kanzi. This is their home. Their passion for the area, its people and your experience is evident throughout your stay.
You’ll leave feeling like you have discovered one of Kenya’s secrets.
Sustainable Rating: 
It would be fair to say that Campi ya Kanzi defines what sustainable tourism should be. Everything has been set up to ensure the long-term protection of this land, its communities and cultures while also preserving the wildlife and greater eco system. It stands on community land and is owned by the community. The Maasai Wilderness Conservation Trust, which it founded, employs nearly 200 local people; runs conservation, education and health programs and invests US$1,000,000 per year into the community. Their lion population, since the beginning of its Simba Project, has increased more than 300%. Only local materials were used for the building project and not a single tree was cut down. Photovoltaic panels are installed which generate 100% of the camps electricity needs. The camp crops and stores rain water and recycles both gray and black water with special filters imported from Europe. Each tented cottage has its own dedicated solar boiler, providing hot water in the bathrooms. All organic wastes are transformed into compost. The rest are selected for recycling when viable and, if not, get incinerated in a special incinerator built on a UN recommendation.
