The Marlin are back!

….and so is Hemingways Watamu!

Open from 1st Dec 2015 to 15th Apr 2016

International fishing packages: Seven nights accommodation plus Four full days fishing

Rates:
2 persons – USD 5,400 total
3 persons – USD 7,200 total (*Bring a fourth friend for FREE sharing a bedroom)
The package includes sharing a bedroom on half board basis, local flights (Nairobi – Malindi – Nairobi), four days fishing & airport transfers (Malindi airport – Hemingways Watamu – Malindi airport) but excludes Christmas, New Year & Easter Holidays. Subject to availability.
Excludes International flights to & from Kenya (Contact your local travel agent or ourselves for flight options).
To book, contact
CENTRAL RESERVATIONS:
Telephone: +254 (20) 2295 011/012 | Email: central.reservations@hemingways.co
www.hemingways-watamu.com

The Tides Webinar

Please join us for our webinar about The Tides Lodge and Villa – a 15 minute online presentation which will tell you all you need to know about selling this beautiful property.

Where: At your desk!
When: WEDNESDAY 18th November 2015 at 16hr00 GMT
How: Register here! THE TIDES WEBINAR

Cant make it? Don’t worry, register anyway and we will send you a recording of the webinar so that you can watch it at a time that suits you.

Exciting Future for Hemingways Watamu!

2016 is going to be a very exciting year for Hemingways Watamu with lots of changes and improvements which we hope will encourage your guests to return to the stunning shores of the Kenya coast.

Hemingways Watamu will reopen for business on 1 December 2015 until 15 April 2016.  We have two fantastic offers for you to take advantage of and to encourage your clients to come and stay with us:
1. All rack rates will be commissionable at 35%
2. Stay 7 nights, pay 6 nights
These offers are combinable.

If you dont already have our 2016 rates, then you can download them here: Hemingways Watamu 2016 rack rates

From 15 April 2016, Hemingways Watamu will close for some extensive refurbishment. The South Wing is to be re modeled into 18 luxury apartments which will be for sale and then subsequently available for rental of the owners wish that. The recently refurbished North Wing will form a small 26 bedroom luxury boutique hotel and I will be letting you know further details about this moving forward. We aim to have this exciting project completed by 1 December 2016.

Online webinars for Savanna and Dulini

Far Horizons will be presenting two webinars over the next couple of weeks.  The first will feature Dulini Private Game Reserve in Sabi Sands.  We will give a brief overview about the lodge, its beautifully presented suites, the internationally renowned guides and incredible game viewing. Please find the link to register and join below.
 

Dulini Private Game Reserve Webinar
Thursday 29th October at 4pm GMT  
(11hr00 CST / 12hr00 EST)  
Register Here

The following week there will be an in depth presentation on Savanna Private Game Reserve.  We will be holding this on Tuesday 28th October.  Again, the link to register and join the webinar is below.

Savanna Private Game Reserve Webinar
Wednesday 11th November at 4pm GMT  
(11hr00 CST / 12hr00 EST)  
Register Here

I do hope that you will be able to join us. However, if you are busy at these times, register anyway and I will forward the recorded youtube link to you after the session.

Ol Seki refurbished!

Ol Seki Hemingways Mara has been refurbished!

All our Nina tents, family tents, the library tent and the dining tent have been replaced with stunning new canvas tents. The spacious and luxurious size has been retained.

Ol Seki Peak Season Offer 2016!

NEW Peak season special for 2016!We are delighted to announce that we have extended selected special offers into the peak season at Ol Seki Mara:

Stay 3 nights, pay 2 – now valid for July and August ’16!

Conservancy fees are payable at $116 per person for the free nights.

The above offers cannot be combined with any other and apply only to new bookings. The offers are subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply.

30% off Ol Malo Autumn offer

Ol Malo House and Lodge are offering Autumn Incentive rates for NEW bookings for travel 1st September – 31st October and 1st – 19th December 2015 (subject to availability):

Rack $445 plus Conservancy Fees $105 per adult per night

No single supplements to apply for this incentive, and children 15 years and under at 50%.
Third child sharing with two other children free but pays Conservancy Fees.

Prevailing trade commission rates on accommodation apply.
Conservation Fees are nett and non-commissionable.

Take a Walk on the Wild Side

Two of Sabi Sand Reserve’s finest lodges – Savanna and Dulini – are working together to offer their shared guests the opportunity to shun the traditional vehicle transfer, in favour of taking a wilder, more adventurous approach and walking through the game rich Sabi Sand, between the two lodges.

These adventurous walkers will experience the chance of getting up close to fauna, flora, bird life and wildlife. Whilst the pace will be leisurely and guests do not need to be super fit, the experience will take approximately 6 hours including a light bush breakfast being served around the 8km point. Here, should the guests wish to opt out and be transferred the remainder of the way, they may do so.

The experience is guaranteed to fascinate and excite guests who will be exploring areas rarely visited by vehicles. Guests will be walking through this big game environment within the safe guidance of our specially trained rangers and trackers and will have the chance to marvel at some of the smaller, but no less impressive creatures which can only be fully appreciated when travelling through the bush on foot.

Guests will need to spend a minimum of 2 nights at each lodge in order to partake on this walking adventure. Combined, these camps highlight the very best that the Sabi Sand can offer, going far beyond the luxurious accommodation – the exceptional guiding and breath taking walk will get guests closer to nature and an experience that will never be forgotten. Both lodges boast exceptionally high standards of luxury and service, however each has its own unique atmosphere and identity allowing for two totally different experiences within the Sabi Sand Reserve.

Day room packages

Hemingways Nairobi has an unbeatable dayroom package available at USD 95 per person (net rate)
• 3 course meal and a soft drink
• Complimentary Wi-Fi internet
• Complimentary use of gym, Sauna, steam and our outdoor heated pool
• Use of the residents lounge
• 20% discount on spa treatment
• Day room until 1800hrs, subject to availability at the time of booking

Ol Seki Specials

Dont forget the fabulous special offers available at Ol Seki Mara:
Stay 3 pay 2 – Valid for the Green and Regular season (excludes conservancy fee for the 3rd night at $116)
Bride stays Free – Valid for the green and regular season (excludes conservancy fee for the bride at $116 per night)

For every 3 fully paid nights (no special offers applied), guests get one shared game drive at the Maasai Mara Park including Mara reserve entry fees.
Offers are non combinable

Exciting changes at Hemingways Watamu

No one can deny that the last couple of years have been difficult ones for tourism on the Kenya coast.  Hemingways Watamu has remained open thanks to our wonderful repeat clients and of course the continued support of the travel trade.  But times are changing and we must move with them.  As a result, we are delighted to announce some positive changes being made at Hemingways Watamu during 2015.  The South Wing is to be re modeled into 18 luxury apartments which will be for sale and then subsequently rented out. The recently refurbished North Wing will form a small 26 bedroom luxury boutique hotel and I will be letting you know further details about this moving forward.

In order at achieve our projected opening date of Christmas, the hotel will need to be closed from 15th April, re opening for business on 1st December 2015.   The existing North Wing rooms will be available from this date, and we are offering them first to our loyal repeat guests who make the festive season so special at Hemingways Watamu. The apartments are expected to be finished in early 2015 and we will of course keep you informed of our progress.

Both the apartments and hotel will come under the banner of The Hemingways Collection and guests can be assured that we will be offering the exceptional level of service that we have become renowned for.

The Tides Villa opens January 2016

Opening in January 2016, the Villa is a magnificent 6 bedroom house with all rooms benefiting from air-conditioning and en-suite facilities. Three rooms are on the second level with magnificent views over the beach and ocean. Tastefully furnished it is the epitome of high class accommodation and a perfect retreat for a large extended family or groups of up to 12 people wishing to enjoy complete privacy and high levels of service. It is totally self-contained, with it’s own swimming pool; dedicated team of staff; has high speed internet; it’s own leisure boat for trips to Maziwe Island.
Your private chef will prepare fresh meals tailored to the specific needs of the group. Of-course we have access to the freshest seafood you will find anywhere and this is the Chefs forte. However any other dietary requirement can also be catered for and something tasty and interesting will be prepared.
The rates are all-inclusive and on an exclusive basis ensuring total privacy. An wide selection of drinks will be available.

The rates are very competitive from $240 per person on an all inclusive basis!

Refurbished beach cottages

The Tides Lodge is delighted to announce that the refurbishment program is complete and the lodge is looking stunning as they open for the new season. The beach cottages are looking so smart with newly thatched roofs, bathrooms and a fresh coat of paint!

The bar area is looking fantastic and ready for guests who wish to watch the waves roll in over a morning cup of coffee or something stronger as the sun sets over the turquoise Indian Ocean.

15% discount for repeat guests

Savanna and Dulini Private Game Reserves are both proud of their reputation for impeccable service, first class guiding and exceptional game viewing and we are often rewarded with guests repeatedly returning to the lodges year after year. As a reward to both our loyal guests and Agents, we are delighted to announce that both lodges now offer a repeat guest special (booking through their Tour Operator) –  a 15% discount off their accommodation costs. There is a minimum stay of 2 nights for 2015 and a minimum stay of 3 nights for 2016 and we need the last dates of their stay at the lodge to confirm the discount.

This is not combinable with any other specials that may be running and will only apply to repeat guests accommodation and not guests who may be traveling in the same party.

New website for Ol Malo

Ol Malo is very excited to launch their beautiful new website! Please do take a look at www.olmalo.com and let us know what you think. I hope that it covers all that you and your clients need and it gives you an insight into our wonderful property.  Pictures speak a thousand words but it’s the atmosphere which is so special at Ol Malo, so please let us know if you are in Kenya as we would be delighted to accommodate you for a site inspection.

Flying High at Ol Malo

I hope that have all of the information that you need about Ol Malo Nomad, a selection of hand-picked camping and traveling adventures beginning or ending in the luxury of Ol Malo. Each trip is tailor made according to the guests’ adventurous spirit, and privately guided by Andrew or Chyulu Francombe.  This can involve walking, horses, camels or flying, either by fixed wing or helicopter.  For a more detailed fact sheet, please download this on the Ol Malo page on the Far Horizons Marketing Website.

The new Helicopter is proving to be incredibly popular at Ol Malo and as a result we have had a few disappointed guests who haven’t booked in advance. Please do encourage your clients to plan ahead if they would like to experience the incredible thrill of flying over northern Kenya – all Ol Malo clients get a discounted rate. Even if they do not want to make a confirmed booking, its best to warn us in advance that they might be interested and we can make sure that Andrew is available to pilot the helicopter.

Feedback from Original Travel

Far Horizons are simply brilliant – incredibly knowledgeable and amazingly efficient.  They’re always on hand to answer all those nitty-gritty queries too which is invaluable.

Eleanor Orr, Original Travel

Feedback from Turquoise Holidays

Lucinda has shown us how to get the most out of her clients, which has such a positive impact on our sales – a quote I think every supplier would like to hear. Open to new ideas, in tune with the market, and always willing to go that extra mile… she’s an absolute pleasure to work with!

Ben Nelson, Turquoise Holidays