Masai Mara & Serengeti

Between the rolling Ngong Hills and the vast Nairobi National Park lies Hemingways Nairobi, a boutique all-suite hotel offering a serene escape from the bustle of the city. Set in the leafy suburb of Karen, just minutes from cultural landmarks like the Karen Blixen Museum and the Giraffe Centre, it is perfectly placed for both relaxation and exploration. The spacious suites feature vaulted ceilings, elegant living spaces, and private terraces with sweeping views. Every detail is considered, from personalised butler service to luxury bathroom amenities, promising the highest level of comfort. During your stay, enjoy the hotel’s brasserie and bar, an indulgent spa, outdoor pool, and fitness centre, creating a retreat that feels both luxurious and personal. Days here can be as leisurely or adventurous as you wish. Spot wildlife on the edge of Nairobi National Park, tee off at nearby Karen Golf Club, or visit the Daphne Sheldrick Animal Orphanage to see rescued elephants up close. Evenings invite you to return for fine dining and a cocktail at sunset, framed by the hills. INSIDER’S TIP: Ask your butler to arrange a morning excursion into Nairobi National Park, you might spot lions hunting with the city skyline in the distance.

Located in the heart of the Mara Triangle, one of the most wildlife-rich and visually arresting areas of the greater Masai Mara National Reserve, Wilderness Mara offers guests unrivalled access to both sides of the Mara River. This unique position provides access to a rich diversity of habitats while ensuring fewer crowds and deeper, more meaningful wildlife encounters. Here, 12 elegantly appointed tented suites are set along the edge of a seasonal marsh, designed to immerse you in the surrounds. Each canvas suite features an indoor and outdoor shower, and an elevated private deck to maximise the views filled with wildlife and birds. A family unit is also available for those travelling with children. There is also a full suite of amenities, from a serene spa and well-equipped gym, to an in-camp photographic studio designed to help relive and retell the day’s wildest moments. INSIDER'S TIP: Wilderness Mara is the only camp that allows guests across to both sides of the Mara River, opening up more space, more wildlife, and fewer crowds.

Imagine endless horizons, skies stretching over the grassland as far as the eye can see … Every species in the Serengeti lives in perfect harmony with the one beside it. It is this balance, ‘usawa’ in Kiswahili, that ensures this phenomenal ecosystem functions in perfect symbiosis. In northern Tanzania, Africa’s greatest spectacle unfolds. Two million wildebeest, zebra, Thomson’s gazelle, eland and other migratory animals graze, breed, and birth on the Serengeti’s plains; following the rains, moving as one. Prides of lion split the herds, taking down wildebeest and zebra. Cheetah chase down and tyre out gazelles while crocodiles prey on the brave; those who dare to cross the rivers first. This scale of wildlife, of predator-prey interaction is found nowhere else on Earth. Far from the crowds, Wilderness Usawa Serengeti's mobile camps are strategically located, moving to areas where the herds are as they follow the rain. With a number of sites available, positioned as close as is feasible to the action, in luxurious safari tents that leave no impact on the plains. Insider's Tip: Pack your walking shoes. All Wilderness Usawa Serengeti sites are positioned within designated walking zones, allowing walking safaris to begin right from camp.

Located in the middle of a verdant coffee plantation, Arusha Coffee Lodge is a sanctuary of reviving tranquillity and a welcome retreat after the excitement of a thrilling bush safari. Enjoy one of 30 luxury wooden chalets (12 Plantation Suites and 18 Plantation Rooms), all nestled amongst the surrounding gardens and coffee trees. A tree-lined drive leads to the warm and inviting main area with its ambience of understated luxury. Vibrant gardens, a spa, and a swimming pool await, along with a restaurant and the 3° South café bistro – these two eateries boast menus able to satisfy the most discerning of palates by successfully fusing international culinary prowess with locally-sourced ingredients. INSIDER'S TIP: Browse the five boutiques offering arts and crafts, jewellery, clothing, gourmet coffee and traditional Swahili food.