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WEEKLY DISPATCHES FROM ROGUE MAGAZINE WEEK OF JUNE 10, 2012 NATURE

Joy’sCALLS Camp, a luxury ‘glamping’ site in the fabled wilds of Shaba, Kenya (where Survivor: Africa was once filmed), offers intrepid travelers a chance to experience an authentic safari with modern comforts

AN ELEGANT OASIS in the parched savannahs of Samburu, Joy’s Camp The camp is regarded as one of the best safari properties in East Africa, and was overlooks a large recently included in the annual “Hot List” of Condé Nast Traveller magazine. natural spring The luxury camp was built on the site where the late wildlife conservationist where elephants Joy Adamson (author of the book Born Free, which was later turned into a hit and lions jostle for film in the 1960s) once lived in the watering rights Shaba National Reserve. The site was also home to Penny the leopard, the with herds of heroine of Adamson’s last book. Located in the eastern corner of buffalo the Samburu eco-system, Shaba is a secluded idyll, an arid landscape dotted with lush springs and rocky river gorges. The camp overlooks a large natural spring where elephants and lions jostle for watering rights with herds of buffalo and the rare desert species of Beisa Oryx, reticulated giraffe, and Grevy’s zebra. Each of their 10 luxury tents is springs, where lion and other predators uniquely decorated with handmade now appear, seeking refreshment after a glass and the vibrant fabrics of the long hot day. At Joy’s Camp, guests dine local nomadic tribes creating a chic, individually, unlike other tented camps, sophisticated, and stylish camp. The where dining is communal. tents have breathtaking views of the Joy’s Camp is the perfect choice surrounding hills, with its own private for discerning guests interested in a veranda—ideal for game viewing as well glimpse of Kenyan history, as well as as relaxing, reading, and soaking up the those looking for an authentic wildlife truly wild environs offered by Shaba, experience combined with the comfort which was also the filming location of of a luxury-tented camp. the TV show Survivor: Africa in 2001. Fresh homemade breads and pastas, HOW TO GET THERE: Asia to Africa traditional Italian risottos, and fresh Safaris (3/F, Lapanday Center, 2263 organic salads await khaki-clad guests at Pasong Tamo Extension, Makati, this sumptuous boutique camp. During 812-2728; www.atoasafaris.com) lunchtime, you can gaze over the camp’s specializes in organizing high-quality neighboring lush springs—teaming with safaris to Africa. Since 2002, they elephant, buffalo and other game. have been creating tailor-made and After nightfall, while enjoying dinner, customized trips to suit every client’s you can look out over the same floodlit interests and budget.

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