We Love —
- Escape to the pristine beaches of Watamu and the luxury, five-star Hemingways Watamu.
- Here you will be ideally located in the Watamu Marine National Park and have a host of exceptional activities at your fingertips including scuba diving and deep sea fishing.
- Experience a more authentic side of Kenya with an optional 3-night wildlife safari to Tsavo East, Amboseli and Taita Hills Wildlife Reserve!
Your Destination —
Our Offer —
Offer 1: 7, 10 or 12 nights at Hemingways Watamu 5*
OR
Offer 2:
9 Nights:
6-night stay at Hemingways Watamu 5*
3-night safari Tsavo East / Amboseli / Taita Hills Game Sanctuary
Hemingways Watamu 5* —
Recently renovated, this tropical paradise offers guests a host of exciting activities including learning to kite-surf, getting your PADI certificate, taking a sunset dhow cruise on Mida Creek or playing a round of golf on the nearby world-class golf course.
If that all sounds a little too energetic, relax around the pool with a good book as you work your way through the refreshing cocktail menu and indulgent dishes served at the main restaurant. There is also a spa which is perfect for moments of tranquillity!
Please note: Some facilities may incur an additional fee, payable locally.
Your Room —
This offer is based on a Standard Room.
Standard Room
Please note: the bed for the 3rd guest sharing is likely to be a sofa bed or camp style bed.
Your Board Basis —
This offer is based on a Full Board Basis (breakfast, lunch and dinner at the main restaurant - excludes drinks).
Come dinner, take in the cool sea breeze and enjoy a refreshing drink under the star-speckled sky. There is a superb range of fresh seafood with Swahili flavours available at the hotel restaurant. Why not try the grill menu? This provides meat lovers with options of prime aged beef fillets or delicious Karoo lamb whilst there is always a tantalising selection of fresh pastas and vegetarian dishes on the menu.
Please note: some dining outlets/menu items and premium, branded and international drinks may not be included and may incur a surcharge payable locally. Meals, snacks and drinks may be available at selected times only
Your Time —
Hemingways offers a number of adventurous activities including kite-surfing, learning to dive, scuba diving or take a sunset dhow cruise on Mida Creek.
Hemingways Watamu is renowned for deep sea fishing and has also recently pioneered humpback whale watching excursions during the months of June – September. Make sure you take the opportunity to see the migration of the majestic humpbacks along the coast of East Africa - this is truly something to behold.
Your Optional Safari —
When choosing to extend your stay in Kenya, you will enjoy the following Safari option.
Tsavo East National Park
The park was split into two due to the railway going from Mombasa to the interior of Kenya. Tsavo East is definitely worth a trip - visitors can set off on a game drive across the seemingly empty wilderness and return to camp three hours later without having seen a single another vehicle.
The sight of dust-red elephant wallowing, rolling and spraying each other with the midnight blue waters of palm-shaded Galana River is one of the most evocative images in Africa. This, along with the 300 kilometre-long Yatta Plateau, the longest lava flow in the world, make for an adventure unlike any other in the Tsavo East. The park forms the largest protected area in Kenya and is home to most of the larger mammals, vast herds of dust-red elephant, Rhino, buffalo, lion, leopard, pods of hippo, crocodile, waterbucks, Lesser Kudu, gerenuk and the prolific bird life features 500 recorded species.
Taita Hills Game Sanctuary
The Sanctuary provides a safe environment to over 50 species of mammals and 300 species of birds within 28,000 acres of rolling savanna and woodland habitats. Large numbers of wildlife come to drink at the waterholes, so Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge provides a rare opportunity to view animals at close proximity in their natural habitat.
The Sanctuary is a success story in sustainable conservation where wildlife - including elephant, lion, buffalo and giraffe - thrive. Game drives are tightly controlled to ensure that animals are not harassed and some areas are completely closed to vehicles. This commitment to responsible ecotourism, which has been so well supported by visitors, ensures that the Sanctuary and all its wildlife will continue to prosper.
3 Nights Safari at Tsavo East, Amboseli and Taita Hills Game Sanctuary
After an early breakfast, you will be picked up from your beach hotel and depart to Tsavo East National Park (12,000 sq km). Upon entering the park, the driver will open the roof of your bus so you can stand up with the wind in your hair, giving you a better view of the park. Welcome to Africa, the safari has begun! Tsavo is the largest National Park in Kenya and is split into East and West by the highway. You will arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and later enjoy time for relaxation before setting off back into the park for your afternoon game drive. Return to the lodge as the sun sets. Overnight at Ashnil Aruba Lodge or similar on a Full Board basis.
Day 2 Tsavo East – Amboseli (315km / 5 hours)
After breakfast, depart to Amboseli National Park. If the weather is clear, you'll catch sight of the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro directly ahead. Entering the gate you will enjoy game viewing on route to your camp, arriving in time for lunch. After some time to relax or to take a dip in the inviting swimming pool, set out into the National Park for a game drive. Return to the camp as the sun sets. Overnight at Ol Tukai Lodge or similar on a Full Board basis.
Day 3: Amboseli - Taita Hills Game Sanctuary (250km / 4 hours)
Following an early morning game drive and breakfast, depart east to Taita Hills, arriving in time for lunch. After, enjoy an afternoon game drive in the Sanctuary, returning to the lodge as the sun sets. After dinner set out on a night game drive, this time with an opportunity to view nocturnal wildlife in their habitat. Overnight at Sarova Saltlick Lodge or similar on a Full Board basis.
Day 4: Taita Hills - Watamu (290km / 5 hours)
After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in the sanctuary returning to the lodge for lunch before continuing your journey to Mombasa, aiming to reach your beach hotel in the evening.
Please note: We reserve the right to reverse the safari in case of unavailability of rooms. Guests will have exactly the same number of game drive in all parks. Prior to their safari, guests will have to proceed with the checkout. However, they will be able to let some of their luggage at the reception/concierge desk.
Safari Accommodation —
The below accommodation is based on a Standard Room with Full Board dining (Breakfast, lunch and dinner in the main restaurant - excludes drinks).
Ashnil Aruba Lodge
The 40 deluxe rooms each have a terrace overlooking the plains or the Aruba dam. Each room is designed to provide utmost comfort ensuring a pleasant stay. The rooms also contain an ensuite toilet and shower facility with bathroom accessories.
Ol Tukai Lodge
Sarova Salt Lick Game Lodge
Rooms are spacious and have all the necessary modern conveniences. The restaurant, bar and main balconies have views over the waterhole and salt lick, which is constantly in use by local park residents! There is also an underground hide for closer encounters.
A beautiful free-form swimming pool is open all day at the sister property Sarova Taita Hills Game Lodge located nearby.
Your Journey to Kenya —
Flights: You may choose from Economy, Premium or Business class flights on sectors that they operate, at the next stage of the booking process.
The flights included are with either a scheduled or no-frills airline and are subject to live availability and prices can change. You can choose your preferred departure times during the booking process. Please select your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ.
Transfers: Transfers are included throughout.
