Driftwood Beach Club

Overlooking the Indian Ocean

Malindi, Kenya

(Driftwood Beach Club is a friendly 3 star hotel on the Kenyan coast, close to the town of Malindi. It is easily reached by car and approximately 5km from Malindi Airport. The Club is situated in Silversands Beach South of Malindi and overlooks the beautiful blue waters of the Indian Ocean)

Driftwood Beach Club

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Overlooking the blue waters of the Indian Ocean, the Driftwood Beach Club is located on a beautiful tropical palm fringed beach just south of Malindi on the Kenyan coast. Established over 40 years ago, the Driftwood has preserved the essence of a traditional Kenyan beach holiday - tranquil, informal, fun and relaxed. Driftwood Beach Club offers sea view dining, the best pub in Malindi town and wonderful fresh seafood.

It combines hospitality, relaxation and informality - all at its best! It also offers world class deep sea fishing and adventurous Scuba diving. Since it began, the Driftwood Beach Club has been an important part of the Malindi community and is a popular place to meet for a meal and a drink. A short distance from Malindi Town and from Malindi Airport, the Driftwood is easily accessible. Several airlines fly a daily scheduled service from Nairobi, Kenya's capital.

The accommodation at the Driftwood Beach Club is stylish and comfortable with a range of options to choose from, Individual cottages, Superior Luxury Cottages and our Villas, so you can tailor make your perfect beach holiday. All Driftwood Beach Club rooms are air-conditioned and en-suite with spacious mosquito nets and are individually situated in the lush tropical gardens, all with easy access to the pool and seconds from the ocean.

Driftwood Beach Club Non- Residents Rates/Prices

Rates Valid from 3rd January 2011 - 21st December 2011

Notes

* Late Departure for guests departing in the afternoon, room check out is until1000 Hours
* Driftwood Beach Club Christmas Accommodation Rates start from the 23rd of December to the 2nd of January 2011. Kindly enquire at info@africanspicesafaris.com

Driftwood Beach Club Residents Rates/Prices

Valid from 3rd January 2011 - 21st December 2011

Notes

* Room check out time is 10:00 a.m. on the day of departure
* Driftwood Beach Club Christmas Resident accommodation Rates start from the 23rd of December to the 2nd of January 2011 Kindly enquire at info@africanspicesafaris.com

Driftwood Beach Club Cottage

Driftwood Beach Club individual cottage is nestled in our beautiful tropical gardens set amongst the palm trees. The thatched (makuti) roof is a typical Kenyan coastal feature and the verandah gives you a chance to relax in peace and quiet and is perfect for an evening sundowner. They are all air-conditioned, en-suite with a large mosquito net surrounding the bed and have safety deposit boxes. No two Driftwood Beach Club cottages are alike and all are equally charming.

Driftwood Beach Club Villas

Driftwood Beach Club villas are named after islands in the Lamu archipelago on Kenya's north coast - Pate, Kiwayu and Shela are the three exclusive villas. Situated in an attractive walled tropical garden, they are only 2 minutes from the beach. Each villa has two large air-conditioned, en-suite bedrooms with large mosquito nets.

They are also equipped with ceiling fans for those who prefer not to use air-conditioning. They have a light and airy, spacious sitting room and a small kitchenette. Each Driftwood Beach Club villa overlooks the private pool and each villa has a seating/sunbathing area immediately in front of it.

Driftwood Beach Club Superior Cottages

Driftwood Beach Club two luxury superior cottages, Manda and Lamu, also take their name from islands in the Lamu archipelago on the north coast of Kenya. Each cottage has two spacious rooms, air-conditioned and en-suite. Every room is furnished with spacious mosquito nets.

Each luxury cottage has a lounge, bar, fridge and verandah overlooking the private swimming pool. Set in their own tropical garden only seconds away from the beach, these luxury cottages are perfect for increased privacy and seclusion.

Driftwood Beach Club Wining & Dining

Driftwood Beach Club overlooks the ocean, beach and swimming pool the main bar and dining room set the tone for a relaxed drink or meal at any time of day. Linger over breakfast watching the timeless tradition of the fishermen setting out for the day’s catch in their dhows. Enjoy a drink and snack around the pool in the middle of the day. Alternatively, the seafood restaurant offers a wide variety of dishes, from the most mouth-watering selection of fresh seafood to a tender char grilled steak cooked to perfection. Have a romantic dinner out under the stars listening to the tide lapping gently along the shore.

Driftwood Beach Club Weddings

The unique atmosphere of the Driftwood Beach Club, its beautiful outlook over the Indian Ocean and the spectacular beach make it a wonderful wedding location for a simply stunning tropical wedding. There are many attractive sites in the lush tropical gardens from which to choose where the service should be and other picturesque areas for the reception, dinner and dancing. The whole ethos of relaxation, informality and service second to none amongst friendly staff makes the Driftwood an ideal place for that romantic tropical wedding.

Driftwood Beach Club Activities

The Driftwood Beach Club can offer a wide variety of activities including deep sea fishing, scuba diving, snorkeling, golf at the Malindi Golf Club and bird watching in the Arabuko-Sokoke Forest. Near the forest are the famous Gedi ruins (large 13th - 17th century deserted Swahili town) which are always worth a visit. Or take a sundowner dhow cruise on Mida Creek - a rare experience! For both beginners and those with more experience kite surfing is available within easy access to the Driftwood. Wind surfing and water skiing can also be arranged.

Alternatively, let African Spice Safaris organize a safari for you to Tsavo East, Kenya's biggest National Park where a variety of animals such as elephant, lion, leopard and a host of plains game can be seen. Tsavo East is also rich in bird life.

Driftwood Beach Club Bird Watching

The Kenya Coast is a bird watching haven and hosts three Important Bird Areas. The Arabuko-Sokoke Forest - a small surviving part of an indigenous coastal forest to which a visit can be arranged. The Sokoke Scops Owl, the Sokoke Pipit or Clarke's Weaver are all peculiar to this forest. You could also hope to see the Elephant Shrew and the Bushy Tailed Mongoose.

Mida Creek is a beautiful inlet from the Indian Ocean which is home to large numbers of wading birds including the more elusive Greater Flamingos and Crab Plovers and has wonderful bird watching opportunities. Trips are easily organized by African Spice Safaris. Sabaki River Mouth where the river with three names (Athi, Tana and finally the Sabaki) meets the Indian Ocean is an interesting place to visit and you are likely to see many different species here.

Booking & Reservations for Driftwood Beach Club - Kenya

Booking Office Tel: + 254 (0) 20 2437871

Email: info@africanspicesafaris.com