Virgin Limited Edition adds ninth property to portfolio

Virgin Limited Edition has announced a ninth addition to its portfolio of luxury retreats.

Finch Hattons Luxury Safari Camp, located in Kenya’s Tsavo National Park, will become part of the portfolio on July 1. It will be the collection’s fifth property in Africa.

The safari camp comprises 17 luxury tented suites and has been operating since 1993. The property is owned by the Kenya-based Gehlot family, who also co-own another Virgin Limited Edition property, Mahali Mzuri.

Sir Richard Branson, Virgin Group founder, said: “Africa is one of my favourite parts of the world. I’m delighted Finch Hattons and all of the incredible wildlife in the Tsavo National Park will join our Virgin family, and I can’t wait to visit soon.”

Virgin Hotels Collection chief executive James Bermingham described the expansion as “a momentous occasion”.

Leena Gehlot, managing partner of Finch Hattons, added: “We could not have asked for a better brand who share the same values as us. Just as we do, Virgin Limited Edition ensures people, community, culture and sustainability are at the very heart of its business.”