The Hemingways collection expands to the North Mara | News
The Hemingways Collection has acquired the eight luxury tents along the Njageteck River at Hemingways River Camp Mara (née Richard’s River Camp) for their selection of luxury retreats in East Africa. In addition to River Camp Mara, Hemingways has also acquired Hemingways Retreat Kigali.
Hemingways is an existing member of the award-winning Naboisho Conservancy and is excited to become a tourism partner in the iconic Mara North Conservancy, working with the more than 1,000 landowners of the Maasai community and other tourism operators to continue conserving more than 73,000 hectares of pristine wilderness. Founded in 2009, Mara North Conservancy is one of the largest community and private sector owned nature reserves in Kenya, ensuring environmental sustainability coupled with sustainable community development.
Built by Richard Roberts, a third-generation conservationist, and his wife Liz, the camp was based on a deep respect for nature, privacy and personal service. Under the Hemingways Collection, this legacy will continue as Hemingways combines intimacy with nature. The eight tents consist of six luxury tents, one family suite and one private suite. The seclusion and warmth of River Camp Mara surpass luxury, and its roots in the land culminate in creating unfiltered, personal and unforgettable experiences that resonate. Its connection to the land inspires practices to preserve the ecological integrity of the Great Maasai Mara’s wildlife-rich corners and its commitment to local communities helps empower women and children through education, healthcare and sustainable livelihoods to build resilient communities.
Every guest interaction in the collection revolves around emotionally resonant experiences, and the identity behind the Hemingways Collection is summed up in the phrase “Every Stay a Story.” Each property aims to go beyond luxury and set a new precedent for the way travelers view hospitality, distinguishing themselves as ambassadors of experiences and capturing the warmth, connection and uniqueness at the heart of their ethos, while celebrating the individuality of each property.
Signature spa experiences are led by local therapists who offer spa treatments and lead relaxation rituals, and the camp’s exclusive access to the private Mara North Conservatory region offers both adult and family-friendly experiences, including game drives and hot air balloon safaris.
The Hemingways Group has played a defining role in the Kenyan hospitality sector for four decades. Since its inception in 1988 with Hemingways Watamu on the Kenyan coast, the hospitality group created the Hemingways Collection in 2013 and has since expanded across East Africa with Hemingways Nairobi, Hemingways Ol Seki Mara and Hemingways Eden Residences.
