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  • Exploring the nearby Watamu Marine Park, teeming with vibrant marine life and offering unforgettable snorkelling and diving adventures.
  • Extending the adventure with a 1–5 night safari, trading the ocean breeze for the thrill of the wild as you track elephants at dawn and sleep under star-strewn African skies.

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Welcome to Kenya —

Welcome to Hemingways Watamu 5*, a timeless tropical retreat nestled between lush coastal forest and the warm, turquoise waters of the Indian Ocean. This boutique beachfront haven offers barefoot luxury, world-class fishing, and an old-world charm that echoes East Africa’s golden age of travel. Whether you’re sipping sundowners as you watch the sky turn orange, or snorkelling through the coral gardens of Watamu Marine Park, every moment here is steeped in quiet elegance.

 

To elevate your Kenyan escape, consider pairing your beach stay with a 1 to 5 night safari adventure. From the iconic plains of the Masai Mara to the elephant herds of Tsavo, a tailor-made safari adds a thrilling dose of wild wonder to your journey.

 

Our offers: 

 

Offer 1: Hemingways Watamu 5*

 

Offer 2: Hemingways Watamu 5* & 1 - 5 night safari

7 nights: 3 nights in Watamu + 1 night safari + 3 nights in Watamu

8 nights: 3 nights in Watamu + 2 night safari + 3 nights in Watamu

10 nights: 3 nights in Watamu + 2 night safari + 5 nights in Watamu

10 nights: 3 nights in Watamu + 3 night safari + 4 nights in Watamu

12 nights: 3 nights in Watamu + 3 night safari + 6 nights in Watamu

12 nights: 3 nights in Watamu + 3 night safari + 8 nights in Watamu

14 nights: 3 nights in Watamu + 4 night safari + 7 nights in Watamu

16 nights: 3 nights in Watamu + 5 night safari + 8 nights in 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 —

Choose between a stay in a North Wing Ocean View Room or a 1 Bedroom Ocean View Suite.

North Wing Ocean View Room (40 m²)

The splendid North Wing Ocean View 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.

1 Bedroom Ocean View Suite (150 m²)

Spacious and refined, this 1-bedroom Ocean View Suite offers breathtaking ocean views, a luxurious bedroom, an elegant living room, a fully-equipped kitchen and a vast terrace for relaxing in complete privacy.

Your dining choices

This is a full board stay. Your breakfast, lunch 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.

Included extras —

3GB included mobile internet data, to make your journey easier

Included extras

Stay connected on the move with this exclusive mobile internet offer, perfect for modern travellers. Activate your included eSIM and enjoy connection wherever you go. Easily share your internet connection with friends and family without limits.

Please note: 3GB of internet data represents around 30 hours of web browsing/audio streaming or 3 to 4 hours of video streaming/social networking/video calls.

Your itinerary in brief —

Discover Kenya's biodiversity on a 1 to 5-night safari with a bilingual English-speaking driver-guide.

 

Depending on the duration you choose, you will have the opportunity to explore some of Kenya's most exciting parks, from Ngutuni Sanctuary, located on the edge of Tsavo East National Park, to the stunning Taita Hills Sanctuary, where nature shows itself in all its elegance. Tsavo East National Park, one of the largest in the country, is famous for its red elephants and its barren but fascinating landscapes, while Tsavo West National Park is characterised by a more lush environment, natural springs and an exceptional variety of wildlife. A perfectly balanced itinerary between adventure and relaxation, between open savannahs and forests.

 

Your itineraries:

1-night safari:

  • Day 1: Mombasa - Ngutuni
  • Day 2: Taita Hills - Mombasa

 

2-night safari:

  • Day 1: Mombasa - Tsavo East - Taita Hills
  • Day 2: Taita Hills Conservation Area
  • Day 3: Taita Hills - Mombasa

 

3-night safari:

  • Day 1: Mombasa - Tsavo East
  • Day 2: Tsavo East - Tsavo West
  • Day 3: Tsavo East - Taita Hills
  • Day 4: Taita Hills - Mombasa

 

4-night safari:

  • Day 1: Mombasa - Tsavo East
  • Day 2: Tsavo East - Amboseli
  • Day 3: Amboseli National Park
  • Day 4: Amboseli - Taita Hills Game Sanctuary
  • Day 5: Taita Hills - Mombasa

 

5-night safari:

  • Days 1-3: same as the 4-night safari
  • Day 4: Amboseli - Tsavo West
  • Day 5: Tsavo West
  • Day 6: Tsavo West - Mombasa

 

Please note: your itinerary may have minor adjustments, but your overall trip experience will remain the same.

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Your itinerary in detail —

1 & 2 nights safari

1-NIGHT SAFARI:

 

 

Day 1: Mombasa - Ngutuni/ (152.24 miles /4 hours)

  • Leave Mombasa after an early breakfast and drive along the Mombasa-Nairobi road.
  • Check in and lunch at Taita Hills Resort (or similar).
  • Afternoon safari in the Taita Hills Conservation Area.

 

Overnight stay at Saltlick Safari Lodge available for an additional supplement.

 

 

Day 2: Taita Hills - Mombasa (152.24 miles / 4 hours)

  • Morning game drive, followed by breakfast and transfer to Ngutuni Conservancy for another game drive.
  • Lunch at Ngutuni Lodge (drinks not included) and return to Mombasa in time to reach your beach hotel in the late afternoon.

 

 

 

2-NIGHT SAFARI:

 

 

Day 1: Mombasa - Tsavo East - Taita Hills (152.24 miles / 4 hours

  • Early morning departure from your hotel and drive along the Mombasa-Nairobi road towards Tsavo East National Park, the largest wildlife sanctuary in Kenya, with entrance through the Bachuma Gate. The park is home to the largest population of elephants in the country, popularly known as red elephants.
  • The safari winds across vast plains interspersed with forests and offers breathtaking views of the Taita Hills and the imposing Yatta Plateau.
  • Exploring the interior of the park is a rewarding experience and offers the opportunity to see lions, cheetahs or large herds of buffalo roaming the plains before arriving at Aruba Ashnil Lodge for lunch.
  • Another safari in the park, then continue to Taita Hills Lodge at sunset.

 

 

Day 2: Taita Hills Sanctuary

  • After breakfast, you set off on a game drive in the Taita Hills Sanctuary, home to various bird and animal species, including lions, elephants, giraffes and zebras.
  • You arrive at Salt Lick Lodge in time for lunch. The lodge is built on stilts and overlooks a waterhole where animals come to drink.
  • Afternoon safari in the sanctuary, return to the resort at sunset.
  • At 7pm you will set off on a 1-hour night safari in the sanctuary, where you will have the opportunity to observe nocturnal animals and other wildlife. You will hear the sounds of the African jungle, which can be very emotional.
  • Return to your lodge for the night.

 

 

Day 3: Taita Hills - Mombasa (180.2 miles / 5 hours)

  • Morning safari in the reserve. On clear days, the imposing splendour of snow-capped Kilimanjaro is the highlight of your morning game drive back to the resort.
  • After breakfast, you return to Mombasa and continue to your beach hotel, where you arrive in the early afternoon.

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3-night safari

Day 1: Mombasa - Tsavo East (152.2 miles/4 hours)

  • After an early breakfast, you leave your beach hotel and drive to Tsavo East National Park (12,000 km²).
  • At the entrance to the park, the driver opens the roof of the bus, welcome to Africa, the safari has begun.
  • Tsavo is the largest national park in Kenya and is divided into two parts, East and West, by the motorway.
  • Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and then relax before heading back into the park for your afternoon game drive.
  • Leave the park and head to Man Eaters Camp (or similar).

 

 

Day 2: Tsavo East - Tsavo West

  • After an early breakfast, depart for Tsavo West, where you can go on a full-day safari with a packed lunch.
  • Return to camp at sunset.

 

 

Day 3: Tsavo East - Taita Hills (31.1 miles/1 hour)

  • After breakfast, depart for Taita Hills Sanctuary, arriving in time for lunch.

  • After lunch (drinks not included), there will be a short visit to the World War I museum at the resort, guided by the resort's historian, followed by an afternoon game drive in the sanctuary
  • Head to Taita Hills Resort at sunset.

 

 

Day 4: Taita Hills - Mombasa (180.2 miles/5 hours)

  • Morning game drive, followed by breakfast, then onward journey to Mombasa, arriving at your beach hotel in the afternoon.

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4-night safari

Day 1: Mombasa - Tsavo East (152.2 miles / 4 hours)

  • After an early breakfast, you leave your beach hotel and reach Tsavo East National Park (12,000 km²).
  • At the entrance to the park, the driver opens the roof of your bus, welcome to Africa, the safari has begun.
  • Tsavo is the largest national park in Kenya and is divided into two parts, East and West, by the motorway.
  • Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch and then relax before heading back into the park for your afternoon game drive.
  • Leave the park and reach Man Eaters Camp for a peaceful night.

 

 

Day 2: Tsavo East - Amboseli (195.7 miles / 5 hours)

  • After an early breakfast, set off for Amboseli National Park. On a clear day, you can admire the majestic Kilimanjaro right in front of you.
  • As you enter the park, you can admire wild animals on the way to your lodge, where you will arrive in time for lunch.
  • After some free time to relax or take a dip in the pool, you set off on a safari in the national park.
  • Return to Amboseli Sopa Lodge at sunset.

 

 

Day 3: Amboseli National Park

  • After an early breakfast, you set off on a big safari in the park.

  • Enjoy a hot lunch in the park at the Rock Hill site and continue the safari until sunset.
  • Return to the lodge at sunset.

 

 

Day 4: Amboseli - Taita Hills (155.3 miles / 4 hours)

  • After breakfast, depart for the Taita Hills Sanctuary, arriving in time for lunch.
  • Lunch is followed by a short visit to the World War I museum at the resort, guided by the resort historian, followed by an afternoon game drive in the sanctuary.
  • Head to Taita Hills Resort at sunset.

 

 

Day 5: Taita Hills - Mombasa (180.2 miles / 5 hours)

  • Morning game drive, followed by breakfast, then onward journey to Mombasa, arriving at your beach hotel in the afternoon.

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5-night safari

Days 1 to 3 followed the same itinerary as the 4-night safari.

 

 

Day 4: Amboseli - Tsavo West (43.5 miles / 1.5 hours)

  • After breakfast, depart for Tsavo West and arrive at camp in time for lunch.
  • After lunch (drinks not included), set off on an afternoon game drive to Tsavo West.
  • Head to Voyager Ziwani Camp at sunset.

 

 

Day 5: Tsavo West

  • Morning game drive in the reserve, followed by a delightful breakfast.
  • After lunch (drinks not included), enjoy an afternoon safari exploring the reserve.
  • Return to the camp at sunset.

 

 

Day 6: Tsavo West - Mombasa (152.2 miles / 4 hours)

  • After breakfast, drive to Mombasa and arrive at your beach hotel in the early afternoon.

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

During the safari, you will stay in the following carefully selected accommodation (or similar):

 

1-night safari:

  • Taita Hills Resort (or similar)

 

2-night safari:

  • Day 1: Taita Hills Resort (or similar)
  • Day 2: Salt Lick Lodge (or similar)

 

3-night safari:

  • Days 1&2: Man Eaters Camp (or similar)
  • Day 3: Taita Hills Resort (or similar)

 

4-night safari:

  • Day 1: Man Eaters Camp (or similar)
  • Days 2-3: Amboseli Sopa Lodge (or similar)
  • Day 4: Taita Hills Resort (or similar)

 

5-night safari:

  • Day 1: Man Eaters Camp (or similar)
  • Day 2-3: Amboseli Sopa Lodge (or similar)
  • Day 4-5: Voyager Ziwani Cam (or similar)

 

If the hotels listed above are unavailable, you will be provided with comfortable accommodation in similar hotels. Local standards apply. 

Maximum room capacity: 2 adults

You can book a single room for an extra charge.

Your dining choices

During your safari, enjoy a full board experience. Your breakfast, lunch and evening meal will be served in the main restaurant (excludes drinks).  

 

You also enjoy the following benefits:

-Taita Hills Resort: Sunset aperitif with light snacks and a drink included (limited selection at the bar)

-Amboseli Sopa Lodge: A fruit bowl per room on arrival

Optional extras —

Hot air balloon ride over Amboseli National Park

Optional extras

Drift silently above the breathtaking Amboseli ecosystem at sunrise on a magical hot air balloon safari, where sweeping views, close-up wildlife sightings, and a champagne bush breakfast set the tone for a morning of serenity, wonder, and wild beauty.

Optional services —

Upgrade to private safari vehicle

Optional services

Upgrade to a private safari vehicle for a more intimate and personal experience - just you, your guide, and the wild, with uninterrupted moments at sightings and the freedom to soak in the silence, beauty, and wonder at your own pace.

Upgrade to a stay at Saltlick Safari Lodge

Optional services

Enhance your safari experience by swapping your stay at Taita Hills Resort for the iconic Salt Lick Safari Lodge, where elevated rooms offer unforgettable, up-close views of wildlife at the waterholes below.

Your journey to Kenya —

Flights:

You will be able to choose your airline and flight times when you make your booking, in either Economy, Premium, or Business class, depending on the destination and carrier. This flight may include one or more stopovers.

 

Please review your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ, in order to offer the best price. 

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 destinations —

Watamu

Discover Watamu, an immaculate natural paradise in Kenya. Located just 100-kilometres away from Mombasa, on the shores of the Indian Ocean, the delightful village of Watamu is a dreamy destination boasting an ecological, sustainable and environmentally-friendly touristic approach. Entering this magical atmosphere is plunging into Africa’s pristine landscapes. Soak in the golden sun rays on its pristine white sand beaches and dip into its crystal clear blue waters. Make wonderful memories in this picturesque setting, a breathtaking beach getaway awaits!

Weather —

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Dec
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In more detail —

Hemingways Watamu 4*

Practical information about the property and your trip:
This property is not accessible to people with reduced mobility.

Check-in time: 15:00
Check-out time: 12:00

Pets are not permitted.
Your stay may be subject to an additional city or tourist tax payable directly to the hotel, which is not included in our nightly rate. Please check with hotel directly for further information.

 

 

Important details about your hotel:

Check-in and check-out outside the hotel's standard times are subject to availability and may incur additional fees, please check with the hotel prior to your visit.

Please note, any included meals are usually served at the hotel’s main buffet restaurant (unless stated otherwise). Alternative food and beverage outlets may not be applicable to your board basis and/or available at selected times only. Please see directly with the hotel for further details of your board conditions.

Hotel facilities

  • Air conditioning
  • Wi-Fi
  • 24-hour reception
  • Lift

Room are equipped with*:

  • Shower
  • Air conditioning
  • TV

Restaurant and bar facilities

  • Principal Restaurant
  • Hemingway Bar
  • Gede Café
  • The Rock Bar

Leisure facilities

  • Fitness centre
  • Spa
  • Outdoor swimming pool

*Certain facilities/ services are subject to a surcharge payable on-site.
Some facilities may not be available.

 

A warm welcome

We offer you a warm welcome to your holiday destination, and our partners are committed to ensuring your well-being.

If booking as a solo traveller, room type is not guaranteed. You may be placed in a single, double or twin room, based on availability.

You may be asked to provide a credit/debit card deposit on arrival to cover any purchases made at the hotel.

Although we endeavour to provide up-to-date information, we cannot guarantee that all hotel facilities and services will be available during your stay, especially when travelling out of the main holiday periods.

Star rating standards may differ to that of the UK, depending on the country of travel.

1 - 5 nights safari

Practical information about your trip:
This tour is not accessible to people with reduced mobility.

Pets are not permitted.
Your stay may be subject to an additional city or tourist tax payable directly to the hotel, which is not included in our nightly rate. Please check with hotel directly for further information.

Rates and times are indicative and are subject to change. Some facilities/services are subject to a surcharge, payable locally. General terms and conditions of sale apply.

Price includes:

-Accommodation as per itinerary

-Full board (excluding drinks)

-English-speaking guide

-Collective 4x4 Land Cruiser with pop-up roof

-Guaranteed window seat

-All parking fees and government taxesare  included

 

The price does not include:

-Visa and international flights

-Airport taxes

-Tips for driver and guide

-Drinks, tips in restaurants, porterage

-Health insurance, luggage and personal expenses

-Telephone, laundry and other personal services

-Anything not mentioned in the 'Price includes' section above

A warm welcome

We offer you a warm welcome to your holiday destination, and our partners are committed to ensuring your well-being.

If booking as a solo traveller, room type is not guaranteed. You may be placed in a single, double or twin room, based on availability.

You may be asked to provide a credit/debit card deposit on arrival to cover any purchases made at the hotel.

Although we endeavour to provide up-to-date information, we cannot guarantee that all hotel facilities and services will be available during your stay, especially when travelling out of the main holiday periods.

Star rating standards may differ to that of the UK, depending on the country of travel.

The location shown on our map is to be used as a guide only and the actual location of the property may differ.

Your contact details may be passed on to the hotel so that they can make contact with you to discuss your booking in advance of your arrival.

Your contract

If you book a package that includes flights, your contract will be with Voyage Privé. The air holiday package(s) shown are ATOL protected by the Civil Aviation Authority. Our ATOL number is 10170.

If you book a package that does not include flights, then ATOL protection does not apply. Your contract will be with the provider of the accommodation and not Voyage Privé. Voyage Privé acts only as an agent for the accommodation provider.

Please read our booking conditions before confirming your holiday. 

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