Indian Ocean Paradise Kenya

Everything here is simply beautiful, luxurious, peaceful and all combined with true wilderness fishing!

Your stay at the world renowned Hemingways, one of the small luxury hotels of the world, will restore both body and soul and to fish with its famous fleet will realise all your angling dreams. Like the tranquil fish rich waters of the Indian Ocean, our dedication to complete excellence in partnership with Hemingways washes over you in an un breaking wave of care and sophistication. Kenya is a great place to combine a tropical holiday with big game fishing and perhaps a safari. The climate is fabulous, the people friendly and accommodating and the country itself is diverse and beautiful.

On average, the fishing boats land or tag between 50 & 200 kg of fish per day. When the Sailfish are running well, a good day would be half a dozen or more sails between 25 and 40 kg. A dozen or more would be a red-letter day! In peak Marlin season, two or three stripes is a very nice catch, whilst a decent black or blue a day would keep most of us happy (fish of 400-600 lb are not uncommon). In reality, most days will include a number of different species. We have a very simple ethos with regards to quality, only the best will do. This applies to the boats, their equipment and tackle and to the skipper and crew. Hemingways is on Turtle Bay, a five mile stretch of pristine sandy beach with just 4 hotels. This is in contrast to the major tourist regions of Mombassa and Diani Beach where dozens of hotels line the coast.

What our customers have to say: "Deservedly one of the small luxury hotels of the world, everything was top form including the fishing, boats and crews, we had a ball thank you." Christopher Mead "We enjoyed it from the time we landed and arrived at the resort, we were just so sorry to have to return home, everyone took care of us from the moment we arrived until that sad time to depart. A very big thank you to everyone who worked so hard to make sure that this was a holiday to remember. " Kate Hudson "At last I have found a place that suits us both, I can relax in luxury while my husband pursues his dreams on the water." Mrs & Mr Tailwaters

 

 

 

Hemingway's Resort. Watamu

H/B

Hemingway's is on Turtle Bay, a five mile stretch of pristine sandy beach with just 4 hotels, in contrast to the major tourist regions of Mombasa and Diani Beach where dozens of hotels line the coast. Turtle Bay was recently voted one of the top 6 beaches in the world. Hemingway's is Watamu's only 5 star hotel, and boasts Africa's biggest and best game-fishing centre, Some of us just want to fish every day all day of our holiday but partners may not want to fish at all!. So Hemingway's gives you the ideal solution for angler and non anglers alike as Hemingway's has more than enough non-fishing activities to keep everyone happy. At its simplest level, try a relaxed day in the hotel, having a late breakfast on the terrace, the occasional dip in the pool, and a lunchtime seafood grill. As the sun starts to drop, its afternoon tea and cakes whilst you watch the fishing boats come in, and hear the tales of the big-ones that got away. For the angler and non angler the fishy banter continues into the bar and into the evening, lubricated by the tasty locally brewed Tusker beer. Pre-prandial drinks on the terrace, and a 5-course dinner under the stars (weather/season Permitting) completes a perfect lazy day. For the more active the coral reef begins within 5 yards of the shoreline directly in front of the hotel, with free glass-bottomed boat trips to the ‘coral-gardens’ 'for goggling (marine park fee payable). For the more adventurous, scuba diving is excellent, with several dive schools locally. Turtle bay boasts a mile stretch of golden sands, leading to a large tidal creek at Mida. This consists of mangrove and tidal lagoons, the home of birds such as Ospreys, African Fish Eagles, Ibis, and Flamingos.

All Hemingways rooms and suites are extremely comfortable, have ocean views, are within yards of the beach and benefit from 24 hour room service. All have bathrooms with showers en-suite. There is air-conditioning and fans throughout and rooms also have mosquito nets, personal safes and room fridges. There are four main room types on offer: Standard Rooms, In the original wing of the hotel, these friendly rooms are as close to the beach as it is possible to be without being built on the sand, they are shaded by palm trees and offer a choice of twin or double beds. Superior Rooms, again, there are double and twin beds to choose from in the more spacious rooms of the new Hemingways wing. Deluxe Rooms, These very spacious rooms are on the ground floor of the new wing, offering the easiest of access to the hotel gardens and beach, they have a bath as well as a shower, three single beds and a terrace with table and chairs. Junior Suites are available on all three floors. They have super king-sized beds, large baths, as well as showers and a lounge area.

We offer a wide range of international styles, ranging from sophisticated recipes with delicate sauces, to simple cooking of the finest ingredients. We have our own farms at Lake Naivasha, with fresh vegetables and flowers flown in on a daily basis, while our own fishing boats land fish every afternoon. Over the centuries the influences of the trading routes have brought a medley of cooking styles to Africa. Couple these with the best seafood, mangrove crabs, lobster, and fish of all types, and our chefs really have the opportunity to excel. Our 'table d’hote' menus are a mixture of international and local favourite, with daily vegetarian options. We are always happy to offer second portions and to cater for the large appetite or for specific dietary needs. There is a buffet on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday lunch including Mongolian, Italian and Indian specialties. Live cooking is a major feature including not only main dishes but also our pasta and salad stations. In our Mongolian buffet we offer a wide selection of fresh meats, fish, seafood, vegetables, herbs, seasonings, spices and sauces which you assemble in a bowl. Our chefs then stir-fry your chosen ingredients on the large cast iron ’Kadai’ (similar to a flat wok). - the freshest and the best food that Kenya has to offer, cooked in front of you, just the way you like it. Delicious!

During the calmer months (December to March) dinner is served on the terrace, with the sounds of the sea, the light of the moon and the stars, and the rustle of the trade winds in the palms for company. And should you come fishing with us, our chefs will prepare your prize exactly as you would like it. You might fancy Japanese style sashimi, finely sliced with soya sauce and wasabi, or maybe blackened Cajun style fillets, or just simply steamed! Which ever way, you will never eat fish fresher than this.'

What else is there to do between those lazy days by the pool' or long days at sea?

Suggested Itinerary

This is a suggest itinerary which can be changed if you so wished to suit your requirements personally

9 - Days / 4 - Days Fishing

Day 1	Depart LHR with Kenya Airways PM
Day 2	Arrive at Nairobi NBO Airport AM Depart Nairobi NBO with Kenya Airways AM Arrive Malindi MYD Airport PM Meet and greet by Angling Direct Holidays mini bus. Transfer to the Hemingways Resort. Rest of day free to explore, the wonderful beach, meet and make new friends. Overnight accommodation: Hemingways H/B
Day 3	Free day to relax or explore Overnight accommodation: Hemingways H/B
Day 4 to 7	Full days fishing on one of our game boats, fishing for what ever you wish to target. Overnight accommodation: Hemingways H/B
Day 8	Angling Direct Holidays mini bus transfer from the Hemingways resort to Depart Mombasa Airport. Depart Mombasa Airport MBA with Kenya Airways PM Arrive Nairobi Airport NBO PM Depart Nairobi Airport with Kenya Airways PM
Day 9	Arrive LHR AM

Departure Dates & Prices

9 - Days / 4 - Days Fishing

Dates	Hemingways
All Year	From £1,999 pp

Note: The above prices are per person and are based on two people sharing, accommodation, transfers and fishing. Please be advised these prices may fluctuate due to changes in flights and exchange rates.

What's Included & Excluded

Options Business Class Flight Upgrades Additional Fishing Days Night Fishing trips for Broadbill Additional Safaris

What's Included International return flights Airport private transfers 6 nights accommodation at Hemingways Resort in the accommodation of your choice. H/B 4 Days full big game fishing with crew All required fishing tackle (If you prefer light or fly tackle please bring your own) Packed lunch and drinks while fishing Free trips are run to Gedi for hotel residents Shopping trips are run to Malindi free of charge to hotel residents

What's Excluded All Beverages Holiday insurance Personal items Local Tips (Non Compulsory)

Enquiries & Bookings

Once you have an idea of what destinations and duration of the holiday you would like, contact one of our consultants on 01603 407596 who will be pleased to assist you with any questions and additional literature you may require to help you finalise your holidays itinerary, availability and prices.

When you are ready to book your holiday, our consultants will take down all particulars and take a deposit payment, please make sure that before making any booking that you have read our terms and conditions. At the time of the booking we will ask you to correctly spell the first and last name of each traveling member, as some flights will need to be ticketed at the time of booking and due to airline regulations no name changes can be made, once a ticket has been issued. On receipt of the deposit we will send the lead booker a “Booking Form” and a deposit receipt invoice which becomes the legal contract between Angling Direct Holidays and your party.

Tackle Required
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Note: All big game fishing tackle is provided however should you wish to bring along some of your own equipment below is a list of items.

Trolling / Boat Fishing

1. 12lb to 20lb stand up rods for Sailfish, coupled with strong multipliers capable of holding 20lb mono minimum 300 yards.
2. 6lb to 12lb stand up boat rod and reel for bottom fishing for Snapper but coupled with 25Lb mono to handle those powerful Jew fish
3. 50Lb class rods and reels coupled with 50lb Mono for Marlin and Giant Trevally.

Fly fishing

1. 8 weight saltwater fly rod and reel with 8 to 9 weight shooting line. For shore fishing and light boat fishing
2. 12 weight salt water fly rod and reel with 12 weight shooting line. For Giant Trevally and Sailfish
3. Selection of tarpon / sailfish style flies, (poppers)
4. Selection of fly tippets, If you wish to fish for a line class records check the current line classes available.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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