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Is Hemingways Collection a good company to book a safari with?
By Richard Jasinski·Updated 2 November 2026
Hemingways Collection is in the Uncompromised Travel table of safari camp owners. Everything below is from its own website and its review listings, each line with the page it was read from: no score, no rank.
What do guests say about Hemingways Collection?
No rating for Hemingways Collection was found on Google, SafariBookings or Trustpilot when they were read; ask the company for recent guest references.
- No Google listing in Hemingways Collection's name was found.
- SafariBookings
- No SafariBookings listing in Hemingways Collection's name was found.
- Trustpilot
- No Trustpilot listing in Hemingways Collection's name was found.
Where are Hemingways Collection's camps?
Kenya and Rwanda. Six properties: Hemingways Nairobi, Eden Residence, Watamu, Ol Seki Mara, River Camp Mara and Retreat Kigali.
- Countries
- Kenya and Rwanda.
- Camps
- Six properties: Hemingways Nairobi, Eden Residence, Watamu, Ol Seki Mara, River Camp Mara and Retreat Kigali. Two are safari camps; the rest are hotels or retreats.
- Where they are
- Ol Seki Mara: Naboisho Conservancy, Narok, Maasai Mara. River Camp Mara: Mara North Conservancy, Maasai Mara. Hemingways Nairobi: Karen, Nairobi. Eden Residence: Langata, Nairobi. Hemingways Watamu: Turtle Bay Road, North Coast. Retreat Kigali: Kigali, Rwanda.
- Land and traversing
- Ol Seki sits in Naboisho Conservancy, a community-owned conservancy, as a semi-permanent camp. River Camp Mara is in Mara North Conservancy (over 74,000 acres, co-managed by over 800 Maasai landowners).
- Camp sizes
- River Camp Mara has eight tents: six Classic Safari Tents (47m², up to 2 guests), one Family Suite and one Private Suite (two-bedroom, 180m², up to 4 guests). Eden Residence has nine rooms.
How much does Hemingways Collection cost?
Hemingways Collection does not publish a dated rate per person per night for its own camps on its own website; ask it for a quote for your dates.
- What the rate includes
- River Camp Mara nightly rate includes game drives, night drives, guided bush walks, bush breakfast, bush dinners and sundowner excursions; daily laundry is included in the tents. Extra: Maasai village cultural visits, hot air balloon flights, rhino sanctuary visits. The conservancy offer lists full board, local airstrip transfers (River Camp) and return airstrip transfers, minibar and Wi-Fi (Ol Seki).
- Minimum stay
- River Camp Mara: 'we do not have a minimum stay' but recommend at least 3 nights. 'Best of the Conservancies' offer (valid for new bookings, travel until 31 December 2027): minimum 5 nights, with 3 nights at one camp and 2 at the other.
What are Hemingways Collection's booking terms?
Hemingways Collection does not publish a deposit on its own website; ask for its booking terms in writing before you pay.
- Deposit
- Not stated on its own website.
- Balance due
- Not stated on its own website.
- Cancellation charges
- Not stated on its own website.
- Currencies and card fees
- Local currency is the Kenyan Shilling (KES) 'Major credit cards are widely accepted at our properties'.
- How guest payments are protected
- Not stated on its own website.
Who is Hemingways Collection best for?
Best for: Mara camps with Nairobi and the coast, on Hemingways Collection's own published facts; its terms for children, couples, solo travellers and private guiding are below.
- Children
- Ol Seki: recommended for children aged six and older; the camp is unfenced so parental supervision is required at all times; kids' activities (junior ranger skills, guided discovery, infinity pool). River Camp Mara: 180m² two-bedroom Family Suite and children's activities page; minimum age not stated. Watamu: interconnecting rooms, children's menus, babysitting on request.
- Teenagers and families
- Ol Seki: 'larger suites are ideal for multi-generational stays'; private vehicles are available on request; child-friendly guides can be arranged. River Camp's two-bedroom suite suits 'multigenerational families'.
- Honeymoon
- Honeymoon and celebration packages with 'complimentary nights, room upgrades, personalised gifts' (proof of occasion may be required). A 10-night 'Honeymoon: Wilderness & Sea' itinerary links Eden Residence, River Camp Mara and Watamu.
- Older travellers and limited mobility
- Retreat Kigali lists '1 accessible room' (Luxury Pool Villa page). Nothing on steps, walkways or medical statements is given for the safari camps.
- Private guide and vehicle
- Ol Seki: 'Private vehicles are available on request'. River Camp Mara: 'shared or exclusive-use vehicles' and 'Private Game Drives' with expert local trackers.
- Exclusive use
- River Camp Mara's two-bedroom Family and Private Suite can be 'booked as a family stay or exclusive-use hideaway'. Eden Residence is 'ideal for exclusive use, small weddings, creative retreats'.
- Activities
- River Camp Mara: game drives, night drives, guided bush walks, hot air balloon safaris, sundowners, bush meals, cultural visits, photographic safaris, children's activities, spa. Ol Seki: daily game drives, bush breakfasts, sundowners, bush walks, cultural visits, kids' programme, infinity pool.
When is Hemingways Collection not the right choice?
Hemingways Collection is not the fit if its own published limits rule you out: they are below, in its own words.
- Minimum stay
- 'Best of the Conservancies' offer (valid for new bookings, travel until 31 December 2027): minimum 5 nights, with 3 nights at one camp and 2 at the other. Ol Seki: some included experiences need a minimum three-night stay.
What are the best alternatives to Hemingways Collection?
Angama, Cottar's Safaris, Enkewa Camp, Entumoto Safari Camp, Gamewatchers Safaris and Porini Camps and Governors' Camp Collection also own and run their own camps in Kenya only, each with the fact that it is best for.
- Angama: best for: The Mara Triangle and Amboseli.
- Cottar's Safaris: best for: A family-run Mara camp in Olderkesi. 4.8 out of 5 on Google (listing 'Cottar') from 132 reviews.
- Enkewa Camp: best for: Owner-run camps in the southern Mara.
- Entumoto Safari Camp: best for: A family-run camp in Mara Siana. 5 out of 5 on Google (listing 'ENTUMOTO') from 8 reviews and 3.7 out of 5 on Trustpilot from 1 review.
- Gamewatchers Safaris and Porini Camps: best for: Kenya conservancy camps at Amboseli and Mara. 4.9 out of 5 on Trustpilot from 121 reviews.
- Governors' Camp Collection: best for: Riverside camps inside the Masai Mara.
Each is in the same table, read the same way. Alphabetical order; none paid to be listed.
Who owns Hemingways Collection?
Hemingways Collection's ownership is not stated on its own website.
- Trading name
- Trading name 'Hemingways Collection' (the FAQ also names a 'Hemingways Safaris' team). Not stated: registered company name, number or registered address.
- Based in
- No head office is named.
- Conservation model
- River Camp Mara pays $5 per bed night to the Maa Trust (women, children, education, healthcare). Conservancy lease payments reach about 1,700 Maasai landowners across Naboisho and Mara North.
- Certifications
- Ol Seki Mara: 'proud members of Eco Tourism Kenya and hold a Silver rating for our sustainable tourism practices'.
How do you book Hemingways Collection?
Direct to guests through a Central Reservations team, 'Make a booking' and enquiry forms and 'Book directly with Hemingways' advice on the FAQ.
- Where it sells
- Direct to guests through a Central Reservations team, 'Make a booking' and enquiry forms and 'Book directly with Hemingways' advice on the FAQ.
- Price against a planner
- No price parity statement. Direct-booking benefit stated: 'Booking directly with Hemingways gives you access to expert advice and personalised service' from the Reservations Team and safari specialists, plus 'Special circuit rates' for multi-property stays.
Hemingways Collection: the questions people ask
How many camps does Hemingways Collection have?
Six properties: Hemingways Nairobi, Eden Residence, Watamu, Ol Seki Mara, River Camp Mara and Retreat Kigali.
What activities does Hemingways Collection offer?
River Camp Mara: game drives, night drives, guided bush walks, hot air balloon safaris, sundowners, bush meals, cultural visits, photographic safaris, children's activities, spa. Ol Seki: daily game drives, bush breakfasts, sundowners, bush walks, cultural visits, kids' programme, infinity pool.
Does Hemingways Collection have honeymoon offers?
Honeymoon and celebration packages with 'complimentary nights, room upgrades, personalised gifts' (proof of occasion may be required). A 10-night 'Honeymoon: Wilderness & Sea' itinerary links Eden Residence, River Camp Mara and Watamu.
How does Hemingways Collection fund conservation?
River Camp Mara pays $5 per bed night to the Maa Trust (women, children, education, healthcare). Conservancy lease payments reach about 1,700 Maasai landowners across Naboisho and Mara North.
What is included in Hemingways Collection's rates?
River Camp Mara nightly rate includes game drives, night drives, guided bush walks, bush breakfast, bush dinners and sundowner excursions; daily laundry is included in the tents. Extra: Maasai village cultural visits, hot air balloon flights, rhino sanctuary visits.
Does Hemingways Collection accept children?
Ol Seki: recommended for children aged six and older; the camp is unfenced so parental supervision is required at all times; kids' activities (junior ranger skills, guided discovery, infinity pool). River Camp Mara: 180m² two-bedroom Family Suite and children's activities page; minimum age not stated.
Does Hemingways Collection offer a private vehicle?
Ol Seki: 'Private vehicles are available on request'. River Camp Mara: 'shared or exclusive-use vehicles' and 'Private Game Drives' with expert local trackers.
Where are Hemingways Collection's camps?
Ol Seki Mara: Naboisho Conservancy, Narok, Maasai Mara. River Camp Mara: Mara North Conservancy, Maasai Mara.
What are Hemingways Collection's reviews?
No rating for Hemingways Collection was found on Google, SafariBookings or Trustpilot when they were read; ask the company for recent guest references.
Can I book Hemingways Collection through Uncompromised Travel?
No. Uncompromised Travel is a publication and does not sell safaris. Use Hemingways Collection's own enquiry page, www.hemingways-collection.com, or a safari planner.
How current is this page?
Hemingways Collection's website and review listings were read on 20 October 2026. Rates and terms change, so confirm them with the company before you book.
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