SUNSET VILLA

About 33km from the Moi International airport and only a stone throw distance from Diani beach lies this gem, Sunset Villa. This is a haven that offers exclusive 5 star treatment in true African style.

Comprising of 3 ultra-private villas surrounded by 6 acres of lush-tropical greenery, Sunset Villa is designed to give guests a memorable Diani treat that won’t just fade away in a long while.

Sunset Villa Setting

The Main Villa-which is the biggest,is excellent for many friends or 2 or 3 families as it sleeps 12. It has  1 honeymoon suite and 5 deluxe rooms. In addition, there are 2 identical garden villas that are fantabulous for singles, couples or 1 family as it accommodates 6 with its 3 bedrooms.

Strewn all over are artifacts, statues and designs that create a true African aura that is enforced in the rooms and gardens. Each room at Sunset Villa takes a different theme still retaining the African ambience.

Exotic bird and butterfly species grace the gardens adding more value to a pleasant stay at the Sunset Villa-Diani Beach.

Sunset Villa Meals

The meals are no disappointment with offerings of either fresh fruit breakfast that can also be accompanied by world class champagne or any of the spoils in a complete English breakfast.

A tasteful three course lunch is served later in the day crowned by a four course dinner as darkness sets in served either in the main lounge or under the stars in the gardens or even by the beach if you fancy ecstatic and romantic settings of   Sunset Villa Diani.

Sunset Villa Activities

Beauty treatments like manicure and pedicure are offered in the establishment including special massage sessions where the masseurs use African herbs to achieve total relaxation. At the Arabian pavilion you can meditate as you absorb aromas of a Shishe pipe.

For activities at the Sunset Villa Diani you can opt for an excursion at the nearby Shimba Hills National Reserve where giraffes, buffaloes, the rare colobus monkey, warthogs and elephants reign supreme.

Water sports like deep sea fishing Kite Surfing and scuba diving and diving courses are arranged on request. Yoga at the nearby Shaanti Holistic retreat is another way to cool off.

Get to learn about different Kenyan cultures from the Maasai and Samburu who are part of the in-house entertainment.

The sunset villa has several all inclusive packages that comprise among others; Game Park tours, visits to landmarks like the famous Fort Jesus and many other numerous treats.

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Divine Dove Villa :

If you are looking for PRIVACY , PEACE , QUIET  and SECURITY, come to Divine Dove.

YOUR HOME ON DIANI BEACH  !!!!

On the quaint Diani Beach, you will find the Divine Dove Villa.

This Diani  Beach villa is an ultra private yet friendly place where one can spend their Kenyan Holiday. Located in Diani Beach on a 400sq meters area  2 acre plot , picturesque setting of the Divine Dove is complemented by a 13x7m swimming pool in front of the beach. You can swim in the privacy of of the Divine Dove while still enjoying the beautiful view of Diani Beach.

Inside the  Divine Dove Villa, there is a living room with a spacious  veranda (perfect view of Diani Beach), a dining room, a master bedroom with big terrace, 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and a fully equipped  kitchen. The villa is furnished by the owner with excellent handmade furnishings of excellent quality. The Villa can comfortably host 9 guests and basic amenities like air-conditioning are available.

As a guest to the Diani Dove Villa, you will like the experienced staff who will be always at your service cheerfully. These include: gardeners, guardians, maid, pool attendant, and a 5 * star cook on demand. .

Divine Dove  Villa  has  4 large bedrooms with 3 of those having air conditioning and very comfortable and lush double beds . The master bedroom , is extremely spacious and has 3 beds ( one double and a single) . The master bedroom has its own double tub bathroom with separate shower, bath and toilets. In addition, children beds are available on request and there is a funzi bed in the balcony, ideal to rest a bit in the afternoon and siesta. All the beds have mosquito nets .

There is also another bedroom that faces the sea and another comfortable room downstairs with its own bathroom for those not comfortable with use of stairs. All the bedrooms are furnished with exquisite Lamu beds that lends the rooms a uniquely ethnic feel.

Divine Dove Villas best quality has to be the tranquility that is only disturbed by the chirping of the birds , the cries of the monkeys or the joyous chants  of the local fishermen after a massive catch . The villa is totally private and occupants at neighbouring properties will never intrude  or disturb your peace and quiet.   You can sit anywhere and soak up the sun plus the wonderful views of Diani Beach.

Do you like luxury and privacy at affordable price? :  If your answer is YES ! Divine Dove  Villa is made for you . Why ? Have a look on the pictures, they tell the story .

We guarantee absolute privacy so that nobody is sharing your compound and you are alone with your friends or family.

Enjoy the privacy and take a peaceful walk in the big garden without interruptions as you stay on the property . You are guaranteed the full staff at your service night and day .

The access to the entrance gate is under your control , it’s really your home !

This is the biggest difference you will find …. PRIVACY . This side of Diani Beach offers you ,  30 meters of privacy  so that you are not disturbed.

ENJOY FREEDOM !

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SAMAWATI BEACH HOUSE

Samawati house is a secluded getaway south of Diani Beach. To get there, cross the Likoni ferry, drive on south as you get away from Mombasa and heading towards Tanzania for about 56 km. At the junction to Msambweni District Hospital you take the left turn onto a 6 km tarmac road. When you get to the hospital, drive through the gate and wind through the village and proceed further on a narrower dirt track along the power lines for another 2 kms till you see the ‘Chelsoon’ sign on the left.

However, you can charter a flight from Moi International Airport to Ukunda airstrip from where you take the road for 24km. The house provides a saloon car and driver for hire which makes moving around less hustling. The driver can also pick you from Ukunda airstrip.

But why go to such lengths in pursuit of a holiday? You only have to get there to discover even in the wild a home away from home experience is possible. Samawati, is secluded with the aim of giving guests total uncompromised privacy while they enjoy the African holiday in their style.

The house is fully furnished with electric fans, refrigerator and a gas oven. Clean towels and bed nets are provided. The décor is modest and as a guest you not only enjoy the privacy but indulge in cooking meals you delight in. Samawati house is a perfect getaway for newly weds.

The house chef can provide services on request but guests are encouraged to cook for themselves. Confirm with management before arrival so that the house servant and cook assist in stocking up the kitchen with fresh products. Fresh fish and fruits will be availed daily.

Activities at the Samawati are somewhat limited but you can cross over to Diani and engage in deep sea diving and fishing, kite surfing, golfing and yoga among other activities that you value.

A doctor is on call for guests. The management has also employed a full time security guard.

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THE FUNZI KEYS RESORT

Funzi island, a spectacular attraction lying about 70 kilometers from Mombasa and 35 km from Diani is the home to Funzi Keys, a luxurious holiday destination so serene and calm it invokes complete relaxation without much effort. It lies on a stretch of Kenya’s most spectacular marine parks.

Funzi Island is an excellent place to spot bottlenose , humpback and spotted dolphins as they swim and play in the warm Indian Ocean Waters.The islands also supports an an important population of coconut crabs is a nesting sites to African fish eagles and its waters are frequented by the Hawksbill and Green turtles.
The resort has its own airstrip a 15 minutes flight from Mombasa International Airport. You can also take a boat ride that is only accessed when the tides are low.
Guests arrive to a perfect welcome of swaying palm trees, splendid beach lined with pure white sands and patches of mangrove trees.

Funzi keys, has a total of eight sea view cottages and nine more cottages albeit without direct sea views. However the architecture is influenced by the local Swahili culture with modern touches of stone and thatch assembled to form the marvelous cottages.

The eight sea facing cottages have amenities like verandahs with sun loungers, walk in showers, massive beds with mosquito nets, coffee and tea making facilities in the kitchen with a safe included.

The nine deluxe sea front cottages two of which are designed to cater for families all have; Jacuzzi baths, king size beds with mosquito nets, a beach front area with sun loungers while the family units have adjoining rooms for children with twin beds and en-suite facilities.

The main building at Funzi Keys is the guest relaxation area where you can be served an array of drinks from the bar or sample fresh and sumptuous seafood.

Servings of vegetables and locally grown fruits are specialty in the menu at the upper-level restaurant overlooking the waters of the Indian Ocean.

Guests who come to Funzi Keys have relaxation at the top of their mind. You can unwind by the pool to views of dhows drifting by as the local people conduct their fishing. But if you have the willpower, a horde of activities awaits you, including; windsurfing and canoeing a boat trip on the Ramisi River or the Funzi creek where you get up close to crocodiles and dolphins. Scuba diving and deep-sea fishing can also be arranged.

The Funzi Keys offers beauty therapy to guests in massages and beauty services like pedicures and manicures. An in-house boutique is also open for your shopping needs.

Funzi Keys accepts payment through cash, and major credit cards like Visa card, Mastercard or Amex.

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ALFAJIRI BEACH AND GARDEN VILLAS

Most of the hotels operating along the Diani Beach stretch don’t open for the entire year since the wet season between April and June is generally a low season.

However, Alfajiri Beach and Villas has gone against the grain to open its doors all year round. Having maintained a reputation for being among the best villas in the world the management can afford to remain open since the establishment never lacks guests.

You can fly direct to Moi International Airport from most countries in Europe then connect via the Likoni ferry to the great Diani beach where this idyllic haven is nested. You can charter a flight at Moi International Airport and land five minutes away at Ukunda airstrip where the hotel facilitates free transfers.

Perched on a small hill, Alfajiri Beach and Garden Villa is dazzling in every measure. From the marvelous views to the precision in interior design and the landscaping that appears detailed to perfection. The private houses are characterized by thatched roofs with a touch of modern beauty.

At the Beach Villa, two luxurious double bedrooms with own bathrooms are available. One is sea facing while the other overlooks the swimming pool. For extra accommodation, the villa’s occupants can take up the adjacent two rooms where children can stay. Note however, the two additional rooms have no bathrooms and the occupants have to share the main house bathrooms. Air conditioning is also missing in all the four rooms of the Villa.

At the Garden Villa, four spacious and luxurious double bedrooms with own bathrooms, all overlooking the Indian Ocean and fully air conditioned, are available to comfortably house a total of eight guests. The décor in the Garden Villa’s rooms vary and taste is the determining factor.

Dining at both Villas is equally memorable with a rich cuisine featuring fresh seafood, Mediterranean dishes and the world’s best cheese. Fresh handpicked fruits from the nearby garden are used to concoct wonderful salads. Guests have influence over the menu since the management allows revelers to make special orders. The varieties in the wine list present the guests with limitless options.

The amazing staff at Alfajiri of close to twenty men and women who understand world class hospitality, accords all guests a royal treatment with lasting memories.

For its proximity to the Diani Beach, Alfajiri has access to numerous beach activities including; Snorkeling, wind surfing, deep-sea fishing, diving and diving courses, Golf inclusive of green fees, caddies fees and clubs. The hotel caters for fees charged to enjoy the above named leisure activities.

Guests can be chauffeured around Diani Beach at no extra charges. For safaris to the neighboring reserves, the management makes the arrangement on your behalf.

Families with young children in need of nanny services can contact the management who will gladly facilitate two nannies to watch your children as you indulge in African hospitality.

The villas have hosted renowned world socialites, celebrities and media personalities which makes it an exclusive getaway with beyond average services.

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KINONDO KWETU

Kinondo Kwetu is a luxury resort on the expansive white sands of the Galu beach at the Kenyan South coast a ten minute drive from the famous Diani Beach.

The Resort is surrounded by sacred land and forests called the Kaya, associated with the Mijikenda people. With the exclusive access to the white undisturbed sandy beaches, guests are treated to the very best in hospitality.

Kinondo Kwetu comprises of cottages, a beach house and villas. You can book either of these facilities;

1. Mbuyu – consists of a double bedroom and a connecting bedroom both sharing a bathroom.
2. Ubani beach house- a double storey cottage with an en-suite double bedroom upstairs while downstairs they have a single bedroom and double bedroom with connecting doors. You can book the entire house or choose to stay in either the upstairs section or downstairs.
3. Shimba, Songoro and Twiga cottages – en-suite cottages with King sized beds and en-suite bathrooms.
4. Mama Taa Villa – Comprises 6 suites three of which are upstairs and three downstairs. Four suites have en-suite bedrooms with doors connecting to a private sitting room while 2 suites are en-suite doubles.
5. Mama Tina Villa which accommodates children only with one en-suite double bedroom and 2 single rooms furnished with queen size beds and shared bathroom. Baby cots and extra beds are also available on request.

Meal times at Kinondo Kwetu are best adhered to and guests are advised to inform the management of any special dietary requirements before arrival. The menu is rich and diverse in international and local cuisine prepared meticulously by the world class chefs. All the guests get a free bottle of drinking water.

Leisure activities at Kinondo are numerous and engaging serving as the hallmark of your stay there among them; horse riding at the hotel’s own stables where experienced riders will guide novices and for experienced riders going on excursions in the nearby forests is a must.

World yoga masters come to Kinondo Kwetu to conduct lessons on these therapeutic exercises providing guests with the unique opportunity of learning from the experts. A wood fired sauna, two swimming pools, a tennis and exercise area are provisions to cater for a healthy rejuvenation.

For scuba diving enthusiasts Kinondo Kwetu has lessons for beginners and experienced divers.
Culture visits to the nearby Kinondo village are also arranged. Other leisure options for guests include snorkeling, sailing & canoeing, kite surfing, deep sea fishing, wind surfing& water skiing along Galu and Diani Beach. You can laze by the spotless and well maintained pools or take boat rides to paradise lost island or better yet go mountain biking.

The resort has three off-road vehicles that can ferry a total of twenty people suitable for game reserve tours.

Kinondo Kwetu accepts payments via cash, cheque or any of the major credit cards.

GETTING THERE…
You can take the road by taking a ferry from Mombasa to Likoni then driving straight to Ukunda, turn onto Diani Beach road and straight on you will find Kinondo Kwetu.

You can land at the Ukunda airstrip which is ten minutes away by catching a flight from Moi International airport.

Communication at Kinondo is serviced by the two major mobile service providers in Kenya, Zain and Safaricom. At the hotel a laptop with wireless internet connection is accessible.

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FLAMBOYANT

The  atmosphere  at this establishment makes it a fantastic family holiday home and the  great service makes it feel like a second home.

Flamboyant is located along the Diani Beach next to the world famous Forty Thieves bar. The hotel’s grounds are spacious, lush and overlooking the Indian Ocean with utmost privacy to give guests the opportunity to enjoy Ocean views and unwind totally.

Flamboyant’s rooms are all air-conditioned with provisions for an extra bed or a baby’s cot when any of them is needed.
Inside the house, you have access to small electric kettle, herbal teas and assorted Kenyan tea brands in the rooms so that you can brew yourself some tea whenever you like.
In addition, a safe is installed in each room for use at no extra costs alongside other amenities in the rooms such as hair dryers and stationery folders.

Guests at Flamboyant are also provided with fruits and chocolate everyday but drinks are available on request only.

Dining at the Flamboyant can be either at the Flamboyant, the Forty thieves’ beach bar or Ali Barbour’s cave restaurant. The cave restaurant is a unique place where you get to taste local and international cuisine in a centuries old cave.

The evening menu is either A la Carte, buffet or even an occasional barbecue and seafood that is fresh from the Indian Ocean. Additionally, guests can dine at the candle lit gazebos for that thrilling under the stars romantic evening.

Flamboyant  presents guests with a breakfast comprising of fresh fruits, cereals, eggs and bacon with room to adjust the menu to your tastes. The hotel also caters for vegetarians..

The Flamboyant normal package allows the guest to savor house wines and spirits including beers at no extra cost but premium brands are charged extra. When you bring your own drinks each bottle attracts a fee of close to $5.

There are a number of activities at the Flamboyant, you get to choose from lounging by the pool as you are served with fresh fruits , playing billiards, tennis or squash.

The management can arrange for kite surfing, golf at the Leisure lodge, day trips to nearby Shimba Hills game park, diving, deep sea fishing local fish trips in traditional sailing boats, walks in the coastal forests among a host of other out of house activities.

Amazing spa treatments are provided to Flamboyant  guests at extra costs. The hotel also caters for special events and ceremonies such as wedding parties with Tracy- an excellent events organiser.

Other amenities include international telephone services, free wireless internet.

The Flamboyant accepts payment by cash (USD/EUR/GBP/KSH) or via Master and Visa cards. Travelers’ checks are also accepted.

Sample the flamboyance on offer at this serene and exclusive getaway, this season.

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