Kizingoni Beach is a new destination that stretches across 24 acres of
pristine beachfront, on the southern end of Lamu Island. It offers
seclusion, yet the delights and supplies of Lamu and Shela are a twenty
minute boat ride away. The local village of Kipungani is completely
unspoilt. From there we receive fish, dhows and donkeys, in turn
providing employment and funding for community initiatives.
Local events
such a weddings and festivals are celebrated together. Seven houses are
available for rental: Kizingoni House, Jahazi House and Kusini
House,Wazi Dubu House, Kuni Jogoo House, Kazkazi House and Pepo House.
Each house is simply, but beautifully furnished with 4-5 bedrooms, large
living rooms, rooftop terraces and a freshwater pool. All bedrooms are
ensuite, with private terraces.
The houses come with cook, steward,
laundry and a boatcaptain. Boat moorings for your private boat are right
out in front. The houses have been carefully positioned to allow
privacy and stand on over an acre of land covered with established
coconuts and some indigenous woodland.
Frangipani, jasmine and lime
trees have been planted in abundance around the houses. From here you
can visit historical Lamu Town, take picnics on remote beaches, look for
dolphins or go fishing. There is plenty of clean water from shallow
wells and plenty of wind and sun to run the windmills and solar panels
that provide power and hot water.
PO Box 141
Karen
Nairobi
00502
Kenya
Phone: +254 (0) 20 3882755/3882763
Fax: +254 (0) 20 3884497
Email: info@kizingonibeach.com
Website: http://www.kizingonibeach.com
Sunday, August 19, 2012
Saturday, August 18, 2012
Kiwayu Safari Village - Kenya
KIWAYU SAFARI VILLAGE Kiwayu lies on the northern Kenya mainland facing
over an expansive bay south to Kiwayu Island.It is 35 air miles north of
Lamu and 310 miles from Nairobi. Lamu can be reached by speed boat
(1.50hr)or by air and Nairobi by Safari Link from Wilson airport – a 1hr
50 min flight.
Aircraft lands on our airstrip with a 5 minute transfer by 4-wheel drive vehicle across the dunes. In November Safari Link flies on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Kiwayu has adhered strictly to the local style: open “bandas” (cottages) consisting of a large double bed and main area, washing and showering facilities and 2 verandas.
Everything is built in the local Swahili style of palm thatch, woven palm matting and Swahili furnishings. Activities include snorkelling, water skiing, picnics on nearby shores, mangrove channel fishing and deep sea fishing as well as game walks over the dunes. Great attention is paid to our cuisine which has been labelled the best in East Africa. Italian-orientated it includes fresh pasta, fresh fish, lobster and crab and the best of Kenya’s fruit and vegetables flown in from Nairobi.
We have set up a Community and Conservation programme with Mkokoni, our local village, and have installed computers and solar lighting for the students. We are also anxious to develop the conservation of the wildlife and habitat including the Game Reserve and the Marine Reserve. We work in conjunction with the Kenya Wildlife Services. Kiwayu is closed after 15 April and re-opens on 1st August.
PO BOX 55343
Nairobi
00200
Kenya
Phone: +254 (0) 20 60 0107
Fax: +254 (0) 20 60 6990
Email: kiwayu@kiwayu.com
Website: http://www.kiwayu.com
Aircraft lands on our airstrip with a 5 minute transfer by 4-wheel drive vehicle across the dunes. In November Safari Link flies on Mondays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays. Kiwayu has adhered strictly to the local style: open “bandas” (cottages) consisting of a large double bed and main area, washing and showering facilities and 2 verandas.
Everything is built in the local Swahili style of palm thatch, woven palm matting and Swahili furnishings. Activities include snorkelling, water skiing, picnics on nearby shores, mangrove channel fishing and deep sea fishing as well as game walks over the dunes. Great attention is paid to our cuisine which has been labelled the best in East Africa. Italian-orientated it includes fresh pasta, fresh fish, lobster and crab and the best of Kenya’s fruit and vegetables flown in from Nairobi.
We have set up a Community and Conservation programme with Mkokoni, our local village, and have installed computers and solar lighting for the students. We are also anxious to develop the conservation of the wildlife and habitat including the Game Reserve and the Marine Reserve. We work in conjunction with the Kenya Wildlife Services. Kiwayu is closed after 15 April and re-opens on 1st August.
PO BOX 55343
Nairobi
00200
Kenya
Phone: +254 (0) 20 60 0107
Fax: +254 (0) 20 60 6990
Email: kiwayu@kiwayu.com
Website: http://www.kiwayu.com
Friday, August 17, 2012
Kisiwa House - Zanzibar
Kisiwa House, a luxurious Boutique hotel in Stone Town, is noted for its
elegant blend of Zanzibar décor and gracious Swahili hospitality.
Superbly located on a quiet street in the heart of Stone Town, Kisiwa
House provides every modern convenience to the leisure or business
traveller, promising an unforgettable experience of professional
service, superb comfort and unmatched elegance.
Faithfully restored and lavishly embellished with a private collection of antique furniture, brass fixtures, Persian rugs and original photographs, the interior design concept is a fusion of authenticity and opulence that reflects the very essence of Zanzibar’s history.
572 Baghani Street
PO Box 609
Stone Town
609
Zanzibar
Phone: +255 (0)24 2235 654
Fax: +255 (0)24 2236 786
Email: info@kisiwahouse.com
Website: http://www.kisiwahouse.com
Faithfully restored and lavishly embellished with a private collection of antique furniture, brass fixtures, Persian rugs and original photographs, the interior design concept is a fusion of authenticity and opulence that reflects the very essence of Zanzibar’s history.
572 Baghani Street
PO Box 609
Stone Town
609
Zanzibar
Phone: +255 (0)24 2235 654
Fax: +255 (0)24 2236 786
Email: info@kisiwahouse.com
Website: http://www.kisiwahouse.com
Thursday, August 16, 2012
Kinondo Kwetu - Kenya
Kinondo Kwetu " home away from home". With room for no more than forty
guests, you will always find your own private spot at Kinondo Kwetu.
Which, needless to say, makes it a very special place for honeymooners.
Like to read? Lie down on the beach with a book in the shade of a palm
tree, or retire to the library or one of the living rooms.
Or gather your family and friends for drinks and a laugh on one of the terraces. Who knows, maybe you have come as a group to celebrate someone's birthday? Would you believe a Finnish sauna when you are only kilometres south of the equator? Yes, we have one. Every night towards sunset it is fired up. You can enjoy a massage and body treatment to the soothing sound of the Indian Ocean. And we will guide you to a "secret" serene spot on a cliff overlooking the sea where you can meditate and do your yoga.
Even the big pool is designed for tranquillity: not a hard rectangle but a giant three-leaf clover; swim the perimeter and you have covered a hundred metres. Does all this sound a bit slow-paced? Just wait, there are also lots of things to do for the more restless and active. Although Kinondo Kwetu is the ideal place for simply doing nothing at all, it offers exciting possibilities for all adventurers big and small. For starters, you have the Indian Ocean.
The vast East African reef is there for you to explore, be it scuba diving, snorkelling, or by boat. Try deep-sea fishing. Or learn kite boarding, an exhilarating and eco-friendly sport perfectly suited for the southern coast of Kenya. We have our own PADI centre, so if you are thinking of getting a diving certificate, do it at Kinondo Kwetu. Sailing enthusiast? Our small Kenyan outriggers will give you lots of fun.
Or come along on a cruise on one of our traditional dhows. We also arrange excursions along the coast to nearby islands and up a river looking for crocodiles. And if you want to see elephants, giraffes, buffalos, antelopes, and other African animals in the wild, Shimba Hills National Park is only a short drive away. A visit to Kinondo village and a daytrip into Mombasa will give you the spectrum of life in Kenya. We gladly drive you to both places. Or maybe golf is your thing.
No problem, there is an 18-hole course only 15 minutes away. As is also Ukunda airstrip, from which you can fly on safari to any of Kenya's classic national parks. Or … the possibilities for not sitting still are also endless. Kinondo Kwetu " home away from home" also manage the Kinondo Kwetu Medical Clinic, Kinondo Kwetu School and the Kinondo Kwetu School Sponsorship programme.
Box 5445
Diani Beach
80401
Kenya
Phone: +254 (0) 710898030
Email: info@kinondo-kwetu.com
Website: http://www.kinondo-kwetu.com
Or gather your family and friends for drinks and a laugh on one of the terraces. Who knows, maybe you have come as a group to celebrate someone's birthday? Would you believe a Finnish sauna when you are only kilometres south of the equator? Yes, we have one. Every night towards sunset it is fired up. You can enjoy a massage and body treatment to the soothing sound of the Indian Ocean. And we will guide you to a "secret" serene spot on a cliff overlooking the sea where you can meditate and do your yoga.
Even the big pool is designed for tranquillity: not a hard rectangle but a giant three-leaf clover; swim the perimeter and you have covered a hundred metres. Does all this sound a bit slow-paced? Just wait, there are also lots of things to do for the more restless and active. Although Kinondo Kwetu is the ideal place for simply doing nothing at all, it offers exciting possibilities for all adventurers big and small. For starters, you have the Indian Ocean.
The vast East African reef is there for you to explore, be it scuba diving, snorkelling, or by boat. Try deep-sea fishing. Or learn kite boarding, an exhilarating and eco-friendly sport perfectly suited for the southern coast of Kenya. We have our own PADI centre, so if you are thinking of getting a diving certificate, do it at Kinondo Kwetu. Sailing enthusiast? Our small Kenyan outriggers will give you lots of fun.
Or come along on a cruise on one of our traditional dhows. We also arrange excursions along the coast to nearby islands and up a river looking for crocodiles. And if you want to see elephants, giraffes, buffalos, antelopes, and other African animals in the wild, Shimba Hills National Park is only a short drive away. A visit to Kinondo village and a daytrip into Mombasa will give you the spectrum of life in Kenya. We gladly drive you to both places. Or maybe golf is your thing.
No problem, there is an 18-hole course only 15 minutes away. As is also Ukunda airstrip, from which you can fly on safari to any of Kenya's classic national parks. Or … the possibilities for not sitting still are also endless. Kinondo Kwetu " home away from home" also manage the Kinondo Kwetu Medical Clinic, Kinondo Kwetu School and the Kinondo Kwetu School Sponsorship programme.
Box 5445
Diani Beach
80401
Kenya
Phone: +254 (0) 710898030
Email: info@kinondo-kwetu.com
Website: http://www.kinondo-kwetu.com
Wednesday, August 15, 2012
Kinasi Lodge - Spa - Tanzania
KINASI is a small, private lodge situated in a coconut and cashew
plantation facing Chole Bay on Mafia Island. It provides a luxury
standard of accommodation and service in fourteen bungalows (one is a
family unit with two bedrooms; a second is a two-storey suite), each
with a large verandah and ensuite bathrooms.
There are two restaurants, swimming pool, full dive and snorkel centre with instructor, tourism manageress for excursions, historical tours, picnics by boat and road, cultural activities and nature walks. Kinasi operates its own light aircraft service for guests, connecting Dar es Salaam, Selous and Zanzibar. all activities and services are individually planned each day in an informal but professional environment.
PO Box 18033
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
Phone: +255 (0) 77 742 4588/47 4911
Fax: +255 (0) 24 2238220
Email: stay@mafiaisland.com
Website: http://www.kinasilodge.com
There are two restaurants, swimming pool, full dive and snorkel centre with instructor, tourism manageress for excursions, historical tours, picnics by boat and road, cultural activities and nature walks. Kinasi operates its own light aircraft service for guests, connecting Dar es Salaam, Selous and Zanzibar. all activities and services are individually planned each day in an informal but professional environment.
PO Box 18033
Dar es Salaam
Tanzania
Phone: +255 (0) 77 742 4588/47 4911
Fax: +255 (0) 24 2238220
Email: stay@mafiaisland.com
Website: http://www.kinasilodge.com
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