Hemingways is that rare beast on the more accessible beaches of Kenya; a large hotel that has still retained it's character, friendliness and personal service. It has also kept it's size under control, resisting the endless expansion which has afflicted so many of the coastal hotels, resulting in properties of several hundred boxy rooms and no charm.
Located on the beautiful Turtle Bay and with all the necessary facilities to make for an enjoyable bit of down-time on the beach, Hemingways is especially suited for families or those that are happy to just unwind in the sun and sea. As Watamu is getting increasingly popular, it is not ideal if you want to escape and not see another tourist as there are a number of other big package hotels in the vicinity, so you won't have a private beach. However, it is less busy than Mombasa and there is still plenty of crisp white sand along which to stretch your legs.
The marine park is a highlight here and it is very worthwhile spending a morning in the nearby Arabuko Sokoke Forest where there are a number of endemic species of birds and mammals, including the peculiar Golden-Rumped Elephant Shrew and Sokoke Cat.
Incl. HB, Airport transfer, Snorkelling trips, Trips to Malindi town & Gedi Ruins. * Rooms available from economy to suites at a range of prices.
Watamu lies just south of Malindi on the north coast of Kenya and is comprised mainly of Turtle Bay and Blue Lagoon. Both have crystal blue water and white sandy beaches with a protective reef that makes for a warm, calm sea. Read more?
Kenya is the most established safari country, and consequently you have to step a little off the conventional route to find real wilderness, but it’s certainly there. Kenya also has much going for it as a family destination, and also a good number of very individual safari camps and lodges with a personal approach that makes your experience very special. Kenya also has a particularly diverse ecology which ranges from snowy mountains to true desert, rolling grassy plains filled with wildlife to craggy scrub intersected with dry riverbeds, sparkling beaches and volcanic ranges. Read more?
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