We Love —
- Gazing out at dreamy ocean views from your cosy room - the perfect backdrop for a relaxing holiday.
- Soothing sun-kissed skin with an African-inspired skincare treatment after a day at the beach in Hemingways Watamu Resort 5*.
- The untamed wildernes of Tsavo East, home to elephants famously dusted in red soil, and the mighty Galana River, which attracts lions and leopards.
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Your holiday at a glance —
Luxuriate in the 5* Hemingways Watamu, which is set on the pristine beaches of Turtle Bay, in the heart of the protected Watamu Marine Park.
See the other wilder side of this beautiful country and go for the safari stopover in Tsavo National Park where you can spend 1 to 4 nights in search of elephants, lions and other majestic animals.
Choose the length of your stay:
7 nights: 4 nights at Hemingway Watamu + 1 night safari + 2 nights at Hemingway Watamu
7 nights: 4 nights at Hemingway Watamu + 2 night safari + 1 night at Hemingway Watamu
8 nights: 4 nights at Hemingway Watamu + 1 night safari + 3 nights at Hemingway Watamu
9 nights: 4 nights at Hemingway Watamu + 2 night safari + 3 nights at Hemingway Watamu
9 nights: 4 nights at Hemingway Watamu + 3 night safari + 2 nights at Hemingway Watamu
10 nights: 4 nights at Hemingway Watamu + 3 night safari + 3 nights at Hemingway Watamu
10 nights: 4 nights at Hemingway Watamu + 4 night safari + 2 nights at Hemingway Watamu
12 nights: 4 nights at Hemingway Watamu + 4 night safari + 4 nights at Hemingway Watamu
Hemingways Watamu Resort 5* —
Arrive at Hemingways Watamu Resort 5* to a gentle coastal breeze and enchanting shores of a dreamy blue sea. This stunning retreat offers both comfort and elegance in a beautiful beachside location and features a wide selection of wellness facilities so you leave feeling refreshed and restored.
This hotel's perfect location in Watamu Marine National Park means stunning scenery all to the backdrop of the Indian Ocean.
Your room —
Enjoy a stay in a North Wing Ocean View Room.
North Wing Ocean View Room (40 m²)
The splendid Ocean View North Wing Rooms offer easy access to the beach and spectacular ocean views. A peaceful private balcony overlooking the Marine Park offers a tranquil retreat for guests to relax.
Maximum room capacity
Your dining choices
This is a half board stay. Your breakfast and evening meal will be served in the main restaurant (excludes drinks).
Start the day at Non-Solo Gelato Treat for delicate flaky pastries or an icy gelato. For lunch and dinner, enjoy a selection of the freshest seafood, brimming with Swahili flavour. Sample grilled prime-aged beef fillets or delicious Karoo lamb. For a carefully curated menu each evening, the Chef creates a delicious Table D’Hote menu. As the sun sets over the sparkling Indian Ocean, head to Hemingway Bar and enjoy a refreshing cocktail in a beautiful tropical setting.
Your time
Head to the spa and choose from a luxurious selection of African-inspired skincare and massage treatments, perfect for soothing sun-kissed skin after a long, lazy day on the beach.
The hotel also offers the use of tennis gear to all its guests.
Your optional excursions —
Marine safari to Watamu Marine Park and lunch on Waka waka Island
Set off on a sea safari that will take you to Watamu Marine Park for swimming, snorkelling and sailing in Mida Cove, which is bordered by a magnificent mangrove forest. You'll also sample some delicious seafood on the island of Waka Waka.
Excursion to Hell's Kitchen and Robinson's Island
Discover Watamu and its surroundings by visiting the old town of Malindi and the magnificent tropical paradise that is Robinson Island, followed by the gorges of Hell's Kitchen.
Your itinerary in brief —
Explore Kenya's incredible parks and wildlife. See lions, elephants, zebras and other wild animals in their natural habitat and enjoy the beauty of these wild landscapes on a 1 - 4 night safari, depending on the package you choose.
Your itinerary:
1 night safari: Tsavo East National Park
- Day 1: Watamu - Tsavo East
- Day 2: Tsavo East - Mombasa
2 night safari: Tsavo West National Park & Tsavo East National Park
- Day 1: Watamu - Tsavo West
- Day 2: Tsavo West - Tsavo East
- Day 3: Tsavo East - Watamu
3 night safari: Tsavo West National Park, Amboseli & Tsavo East National Park
- Day 1: Watamu - Tsavo West
- Day 2: Tsavo West - Amboseli
- Day 3: Amboseli - Tsavo East
- Day 4: Tsavo East - Watamu
4 night safari: Tsavo West National Park, Amboseli & Tsavo East National Park
- Day 1 - 2: Similar to the 3 night itinerary
- Day 3: Amboseli
- Day 4 - 5: Similar to the 3 night itinerary
Please note: your itinerary may have minor adjustments, but your overall trip experience will remain the same.
Your safaris during the 1-3 night itineraries are in a shared minivan with pop-up roof. Safaris during the 4 night itinerary are in a private 4x4 Landcruiser.
Your itinerary in detail —
1 night safari
DAY 1: WATAMU - TSAVO EAST
Tsavo East is famous for its magnificent scenery, volcanic hills, rivers and a large number of animal and plant species. As well as the large herds of red elephants, other attractions include the Lugard Falls, Mudanda Rock and the Aruba Dam.
At the entrance to the park, the driver will open the roof of your bus so you can enjoy the wind in your hair.
- Arrive at lodge by lunch
- Afternoon safari
- Full board included
- Night in Voi Wildlife Lodge
DAY 2: TSAVO EAST - WATAMU
- Breakfast included
- Transfer to Hemingway Watamu 5*
2 night safari
DAY 1: WATAMU - TSAVO WEST
Together with its neighbouring park, Tsavo West National Park, Tsavo East National Park forms the Tsavo Conservation Area, encompassing an expansive wilderness that covers a significant portion of southeastern Kenya.
- Afternoon safari
- Full board included
- Night in Voyager Ziwani Camp
DAY 2: TSAVO WEST - TSAVO EAST
Enjoy a morning and afternoon safari in Tsavo East National Park.
Admire volcanic hills, and rivers as well as large numbers of animal and plant species which made for an incredible photo opportunity.
- Full board included
- Night in Voi Wildlife Lodge
DAY 3: TSAVO EAST - WATAMU
Head out on an early morning safari before heading back to your beach hotel.
- Breakfast included
- Transfer to Hemingway Watamu
3 night safari
DAY 1: MOMBASA - TSAVO WEST
See day 1 of the 2 night itinerary
DAY 2: TSAVO WEST - AMBOSELI
Amboseli National Park is a renowned wildlife conservation area near the Tanzanian border. One of Kenya's most popular and iconic national parks it boasts stunning landscapes, abundant wildlife, and spectacular views of Mount Kilimanjaro, Africa's highest peak.
Encounter lions, leopards, cheetahs, buffalo, giraffes, zebras and wildebeests, and see the large population of elephants roam the plains.
- Afternoon safari
- Full board included
- Night in Oilepo Amboseli Camp
DAY 3: AMBOSELI - TSAVO EAST
Enjoy an early breakfast at the lodge, followed by a thrilling morning safari in Amboseli, en route to Tsavo East.
- Afternoon safari in Tsavo East
- Full board included
- Night in Voi Wildlife Lodge
DAY 4: TSAVO EAST - WATAMU
See day 3 of the 2 night itinerary
The 4 night safari is similar to the 3 night safari, with 1 extra night in Amboseli. You will have both a morning and afternoon safari in Amboseli National Park on day 3.
Important information about your tour and visits: The hotels, which comply with local standards, are indicative and may be changed locally for hotels of a similar category. The itinerary is subject to changes due to compelling reasons such as delayed flights, weather conditions or other cases of force majeure. The order of visits is also subject to change without affecting the overall experience of the itinerary.
Your hotels —
Hand-picked just for you
Maximum room capacity
At each of your stops, you will be staying in comfortable rooms in thoughtfully selected hotels & lodges.
Your accommodation:
- Tsavo West: Voyager Ziwani Camp
- Amboseli: Oilepo Amboseli Camp
- Tsavo East: Voi Wildlife Lodge
If the hotels listed above are unavailable, you will be provided with comfortable accommodation in similar hotels. Local standards apply.
Your dining choices
This is a full board stay. Your breakfast, lunch and evening meal will be served in the main restaurant (excludes drinks).
Your journey to Kenya —
Flights:
You will be able to choose your airline and flight times when you make your booking. This flight may include one or more stopovers. The stopover may be technical (without a change of aircraft) or transit (with a change of aircraft).
Luggage information
Luggage, meals and other services on board may be subject to an additional fee on certain airlines. It is possible to view details of luggage allowances when you choose your flights at the next stage of the booking process. If luggage is not included with your flight, please go to the airline's website before your departure to purchase your luggage for an additional fee.
For domestic flights, airlines do not always offer the option of reserving luggage. In this case, you will need to pay for it at the airport counter.
You will receive all the information you need to check in for your flights after you have made your reservation.
Your destination —
Kenya
A true land of adventure, Kenya represents all the facets of Africa. The diversity of its landscapes and the warm welcome that awaits will seduce you.Kenya is full of endless treasures to discover.
Like a true explorer, you can go on safari in one of the many natural parks. Tsavo, Amboseli or Masai Mara are the favourite playgrounds of wild animals. In the wilderness you can photograph zebras, lions, cheetahs and buffaloes basking in the shade.
To recover from your emotions, head to the Indian Ocean. Sit on the beach, relax and think of nothing else... The holiday starts now!
