Hemingways Ol Seki Mara Camp

What an amazing place for safari! The twice daily game drives were full of animal sightings - lots of lions, elephants, giraffes, warthogs, wildebeests, and more. Our driver was so knowledgeable and could spot animals that were only a speck in the distance. The Nina tents were spacious and luxurious with a soaking tub and an indoor and outdoor shower. The communal meals in the dining room were very tasty with a nice variety of fresh foods. Our stay exceeded all expectations.

Wow, what a place this is and it is simply faultless! This was our 2nd visit and we are so glad we came back. All the staff are exceptional, their kindness, knowledge and professionalism help to make this such an enjoyable holiday. The grounds and rooms are “6 star” and every moment feels likes luxury. Perched atop of the Valley, we had many enjoyable moments in the pool, sipping a beer whilst elephants and giraffe walked past and played in the waterhole just below us!|As for the conservancy, I genuinely think it is one of the best places to view wildlife on the continent ~ and I’ve been very fortunate to travel extensively through Eastern and Southern Africa. Huge amounts of herbivores/plains species and carnivores (serval, cheetah, leopard, lion, hyena and jackal sightings) on offer to see. Our favourite moment though: we were lucky to see a pride of over 40 lion. All of the guides have exceptional knowledge and ensure you are well hydrated at all times!|Overseeing this amazing place, is Debbie, an exceptional manager (with a clear love of the area) who helps to ensure everyone feels welcomed and relaxed. Fantastic hospitality and you feel a sense of being home, whilst also feeling like every need is cared for.|We look forward to returning once more in the future.|Asante Sana / Ashe Oleng / Thank you very much for another memorable stay in Naboisho.

Wow, what can one say about this place.| From the moment we landed we were met by Patrick our driver/ guide for the 4 nights we were there. His knowledge surrounding animals, plants, locations was such a pleasure to see and so enthusiastic with a great sense of humour and very relatable. We were fortunate enough that his knowledge surrounding the area allowed us to see lions, cubs, leopards, elephants, giraffes and plenty more animals away from other vehicles/guides. so it felt like a very personal experience. He would then ring and tell other guides where we were and they then would arrive so others could get the full experience which we had! We felt very lucky and privileged. ||The camp itself is stunning, the Nina tents are very luxurious and attention to detail was excellent. The food was outstanding and nothing was too much bother for any of the staff who were all fantastic. Debbie the manager was very personal and relatable. Fantastic at her job and makes the whole experience work seamlessly. ||Each morning when you have woken and leave the tent and every evening after the afternoon drive, you would be met by a watchman, who would walk you from and to your accommodation. ||All the added little details such as hot water bottles in your bed at night, morning wake up calls at 6am by the staff with a thermal flask of your chosen drink left inside your accommodation made this experience even more better than you could ever imagine. Other things such as my partner arrived with the tail end of a cold, Patrick picked up that he had the sniffles and a little cough. He advised the staff should make him a local Dawa drink which was honey, lemon, ginger and some other herbs and spices. Which really helped clear his sinuses. Debbie found out it was my birthday coming up and organised a cake and they all sang happy birthday which was very warming and touching. |It’s little things like these which makes this place so warming, welcoming and outstanding. ||This was a trip of a lifetime, made so much better by all the lovely staff at the camp. We really could not fault a thing. It all felt very personal and you were welcomed like you are part of extended family. It really was a trip which we will never forget. ||Thank you so much, you have stole a piece of our hearts that we will never forget.

We stayed for 3 nights earlier this month. This place has something more than the wow factor. Truly truly beautiful. We arrived and were met by our ranger Patrick who is an absolute gem. He was with us throughout the trip and he is amazing. Friendly, knowledgeable, witty, good fun and great to be with. We were taken to our lodge. Every time we walked in to the lodge throughout our stay we were taken away by the luxury, the views, the high standards and the attention to detail. Debbie who runs this beautiful place in such a greta way was always on hand and could not do enough for us. The game drives were excellent. So exciting and so personal. Then it was business for the 3 lovely meals and drinks provided throughout the day in the restaurant. Amazing views and the most outstanding food served by such lovely staff especially Caroline, Julius and Lucas. The pool is beautiful and peaceful and a great place to unwind. Every morning and every evening our personal guides would escort us back to our lodges and make sure we were safe. |Honestly this place is faultless. No hustle and bustle, very personal and very very romantic. |We were so sad to leave. But will be back. Until next time x

This was my wife's first Safari experience but my first; it far exceeded both previous ones! Our welcome with a refreshing glass of juice was a good start; the whole ambience was one of just being really well looked-after. We were taken to our 'tent' to find our luggage already there and a level of cleanliness and luxury that far exceeded expectations. The food was top class, the cliff-top infinity pool was spectacular - and the wildlife was everywhere. The safari guide, Mike, was a delight - born & brought up in the vicinity, he had encyclopaediac knowledge, not just of the animals and birds but of their habits and interactions, that was an endless source of interest. We did a walking safari and a night excursion, during which we followed a hippo - seeing that huge creature running with all four feet off the ground was quite something! And not only did we see Leopards (new to me) we followed them for ages.|All in all it gave us the best holiday we've ever had - so much so that we are coming back in a couple of years with my wife's entire family!

My husband and I have always dreamed of going on a safari and Hemingways Ol Seki was the perfect place to have this experience of a lifetime. From the minute you land on the nearby airstrip, you are taken care of by their team. With only 9 tents in this camp, the experience felt intimate and personal and we left in tears because it was a very tough place to leave. You’ll see every animal you want to, and because this camp is within a conservancy, you will not see many other jeeps or have competition to get a good viewing spot. The guides work together to ensure everyone sees the breathtaking animals. We always felt incredibly safe and everyone had our best interest at heart. Thank you to Debbie for running an amazing camp and being so kind/fun to talk to, and for our driver Amos whose energy and love for his country showed in every game drive. Our tent and the views were exceptional, we fell asleep to the sound of lions every night, the food was a major highlight, the pool was a huge bonus, and I am probably forgetting more… but couldn’t recommend this place enough.

Our stay with Hemingways was wonderful, a truly amazing experience. Our tent and view was a particular highlight —pictures couldn’t do justice. And the attentiveness of the staff, the overall attention to detail and service, the feeling that we were being taken care of throughout was stand out and made it all feel so special—we couldn’t recommend more highly. It was a perfect way to spend our honeymoon and experience safari.

My husband and I had the most wonderful stay at Ol Seki in the Naboisho Conservancy. Every aspect of our 4 night stay was perfect from the luxurious accommodation to the well organised game drives. Thank you for making our first safari experience so special.