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Hemingways Watamu

Hemingways Watamu

Watamu Beach

This lovely boutique hotel sits along the pristine white sands of Watamu Beach. It’s about 120 km from Mombasa and around 25 km to Malindi, which is where the closest airport it. This elegant hotel seamlessly blends modern comfort with the natural beauty of its surroundings. With a history dating back to the 1980s, the hotel is named after the famous American author Ernest Hemingway, who was an avid adventurer and big-game fisherman.
The hotel offers a range of accommodation options, from spacious, ocean-facing rooms to luxurious private residences. Each room is designed with a traditional Swahili theme and private balconies allow you to soak in the breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean and the lush tropical gardens.

There’s a swimming pool, a choice of restaurants, a bar, a spa, and big game fishing can be organised, as well as exploring the nearby Watamu Marine National Park, which is claimed to be one of the best snorkelling and diving spots in the world. The hotel manages to blend comfort, and adventure, making it an ideal destination for travellers seeking a relaxing retreat in one of Kenya's most beautiful coastal locations.

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Amenities

Activities, Bar, Beach, Diving, Resort, Restaurant, Spa, Swimming Pool

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Other Options

A stay with AfriCamps is all about boutique glamping at the most beautiful working farms, estates, and reserves in South Africa. Their custom-designed boutique glamping tents are fully furnished with everything you need for a comfortable self-catering stay – from the well-equipped kitchens to the spacious showers. You can experience the freedom and beauty of the great outdoors, without compromising on the comforts you love. The tents are suitable for everyone, whether close friends, couples or families. 

Each tent includes:

●	Ensuite bathroom with shower
●	Fully equipped kitchen 
●	Wood-fired hot tub (at selected camps)
●	Outdoor BBQ area 
●	Tents accommodate up to 5 guests and are ideal for families and groups of friends. 
●	At each camp you can order a breakfast basket, BBQ basket and firewood at additional cost. 

Nestled among thickets of indigenous fynbos, overlooking forested hills and gorges, eight fully equipped boutique glamping tents offer the perfect base for adventure, wildlife, and relaxation. Located on the beautiful Hayterdale Trails property at the foothills of the Zuurberg Mountains, the camp offers easy access to scenic mountain biking, trail running, and hiking routes through Yellowwood forests and across rolling hills. Spot over 160 bird species, and even catch a glimpse of sable and nyala in the property's conservancy. 
For an authentic Big 5 safari experience, visit the Addo Elephant National Park, just a short drive away. 

The tents offer unparalleled views of the natural surroundings and are comfortable and spacious. For many, the name Addo has become synonymous with elephants and other wildlife due to the proximity of the Addo Elephant National Park. In addition to the wildlife, Addo offers other activities that cater to families, couples and groups of friends alike, from birdwatching and hiking to mountain biking and fishing.

AfriCamps Addo

Addo

A stay with AfriCamps is all about boutique glamping at the most beautiful working farms, estates, and reserves in South Africa. Their custom-designed boutique glamping tents are fully furnished with everything you need for a comfortable self-catering stay – from the well-equipped kitchens to the spacious showers. You can experience the freedom and beauty of the great outdoors, without compromising on the comforts you love. The tents are suitable for everyone, whether close friends, couples or families. 

Each tent includes:

●	Ensuite bathroom with shower
●	Fully equipped kitchen 
●	Wood-fired hot tub (at selected camps)
●	Outdoor BBQ area 
●	Tents accommodate up to 5 guests and are ideal for families and groups of friends. 
●	At each camp you can order a breakfast basket, BBQ basket and firewood at additional cost.  

This camp is located in the heart of the Rocklands, in the northernmost part of the Cederberg Wilderness Area. Known for its dramatic wind-carved sandstone formations, vibrant springtime flowers, and ancient rock art, the rugged Cederberg landscape is a place of unique natural beauty.

Nestled between striking rock faces and picturesque vineyards in the Agter-Pakhuis Valley, the 10 fully equipped boutique glamping tents welcome nature lovers, adventure seekers and those simply looking to recharge their batteries. There are multiple hiking trails between boulders across the property with welcome sights of rock pools and a waterfall on the property, and walks with San rock art in the area. If you're lucky, you might even spot the elusive Verreaux's eagle, nesting high against the cliffs. A scenic drive to the top section of the farm (accessible only with a 4x4 vehicle) takes you to 60 hectares of rooibos tea lands, 260 hectares of unspoiled fynbos gorges blooming with wildflowers in season, and a rock cave - the perfect spot for a picnic. Alternatively, take a more laid-back approach and spend the day at the camp swimming in the farm dam, or sipping some fine wines at the winery next door.

AfriCamps at de Pakhuys

Clanwilliam, Cederberg Mountains

A stay with AfriCamps is all about boutique glamping at the most beautiful working farms, estates, and reserves in South Africa. Their custom-designed boutique glamping tents are fully furnished with everything you need for a comfortable self-catering stay – from the well-equipped kitchens to the spacious showers. You can experience the freedom and beauty of the great outdoors, without compromising on the comforts you love. The tents are suitable for everyone, whether close friends, couples or families. 

Each tent includes:

●	Ensuite bathroom with shower
●	Fully equipped kitchen 
●	Wood-fired hot tub (at selected camps)
●	Outdoor BBQ area 
●	Tents accommodate up to 5 guests and are ideal for families and groups of friends. 
●	At each camp you can order a breakfast basket, BBQ basket and firewood at additional cost.  

AfriCamps at Doolhof is located within the award-winning Doolhof Wine Estate, a short drive from the picturesque town of Wellington and only 50 minutes from Cape Town. Situated beneath the historic Bainskloof Pass at the foothills of the Groenberg Mountain Range, the six boutique glamping tents are surrounded by stunning nature. With the vineyards behind you, the glorious mountain views in front of you, and the soothing Kromme River sounds filling the air, you are in for a peaceful retreat, best enjoyed from the private outdoor wood-fired hot tub right next to your tent. 

Activities on the estate include a vineyard hike, river walk, mountain biking trails that start on the property, a kids mountain bike trail, the tasting room where you can sample some of the estate's award-winning wines along with a platter. You can enjoy a selection of spa treatments from the comfort and privacy of your own tent, (prior booking required). Don't miss a visit to the tasting room and take a few bottles with you to accompany dinner!

AfriCamps at Doolhof

Wellington

How our Tent Ratings work

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These are based on our personal experience of the hotel, camp or lodge and should not be compared against ratings you find elsewhere. We intend to guide you and don’t be put off by a low tent rating as some of our favourites fall into the 2 and 3-tent categories.​

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It is also important to bear in mind that standards vary from country to country and a 4-tent hotel in South Africa cannot be compared with a 4-tent hotel in another part of the world. 

To summarise our grading system, we have considered the following.

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High in both quality and luxury of experience, and property must have ‘wowed’ us on many levels.

This is our benchmark for excellent service and experience, location and /or activities. 

Good relative value, excellent location and/or experience, and offering an ideal base for exploring the area.

Budget-focused stopover property, sometimes it’s the ideal location on a driving itinerary.

Don’t be put off, these stays are comfortable and a perfect pit stop on a journey where the choices may be limited. 

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