Kinondo Kwetu Resort Diani Beach

All-Inclusive Luxury Resort South Coast Mombasa, Kenya

(Kinondo Kwetu Luxury Resort is situated on Galu Beach south of Diani on the famous South Coast of Kenya, 1 ½ hour's drive South from Mombasa, in the Indian Ocean. Diani Beach is 25 Miles South of Mombasa and Ukunda Airstrip is only 10 Minutes Away)

Kinondo Kwetu Luxury Resort, South Coast of Kenya

Kinondo Kwetu Retreat

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Kinondo Kwetu Retreat: Kinondo Kwetu Hotel is situated on the south coast of Kenya, 1 ½ hours ride south from Mombasa, on the beach of the Indian Ocean. With room for no more than 38 guests, you will always find your own private spot at Kinondo Kwetu, which makes it a very special hideaway for honeymooners.

Kinondo Kwetu Hotel is the perfect place to gather family or friends for a private celebration or wedding. With two kitchens in separate buildings, the place can easily be divided into two, making it possible for companies of 10-20 or 30-40 to stay for themselves. It is also the ideal spot for corporate retreats.

On the grounds, you find two pools, one of them with a depth that allows training for PADI diving certificate, three horses, and, from February 2008, a tennis court. Kinondo Kwetu’s dhow and outriggers are out on the water, waiting to take you sailing.

Kinondo Kwetu and its operation are working in harmony with the village Kinondo and its inhabitants, many of which are working at the hotel. In order to facilitate the life of the villagers we have founded Kinondo Kwetu Foundation. Kinondo Kwetu Hotel nearest International Airport is Moi Mombasa, 1 ½ hours away. The nearest airstrip is Ukunda only 10 minutes away.

The nearness to Ukunda airstrip makes Kinondo Kwetu the ideal beach visit when you want to combine your safari with a beach vacation. African Spice Safaris can arrange for a private charter to take you directly to Kinondo Kwetu Retreat.

Kinondo Kwetu Retreat enjoys all year round perfect sunny holiday weather except for the rainy season from May to mid July. Medical: There are two private clinics in Diani; about 15 minutes drive from Kinondo Kwetu Retreat.

Cottages 1 to 4 & Rooms in Mama Taa Villa 4

Mama Taa Villa Has the following Rooms:

- 2 Rooms are double bedrooms with 1 bathroom/ room, outdoor balcony
- 1 Room is double bedroom connecting to a single bedroom, 2 bathrooms

- 1 Room, Master bedroom, double bedroom with one bath, large sitting room that can fit 2 single beds

- 3 Rooms are double bedrooms connecting to twins, 2 bathrooms/ room (2 of these rooms are situated on the ground floor and has an outdoor sitting area)

Kinondo Kwetu Retreat Non-Residents Main House Prices

Main House Non-Residents Accommodation Rates Per Night Include: Meals; breakfast, three course lunch and dinner drinks + soft drinks, beer, house liquor, house wines (not champagne) + Non-motorised Water Sports, e.g Canoeing, Snorkeling gear + One PADI-diving pool lesson, tennis court + excursion to Kinondo Kwetu community works in Kinondo village, limited Laundry + Sauna & Yoga equipment

Cottages & Rooms in Mama Taa Villa Non-Residents Accommodation Rates Per Night Include: Meals; breakfast, three course lunch and dinner drinks + soft drinks, beer, house liquor, house wines (not champagne) + Non-motorised Water Sports, e.g Canoeing, Snorkeling gear + One PADI-diving pool lesson, tennis court + excursion to Kinondo Kwetu community works in Kinondo village, limited Laundry + Sauna & Yoga equipment

Beach Cottage 5 & 1 & Andersson Room Main house & Borelius Room 1 Non-Residents Accommodation Rates Per Night Include: Meals; breakfast, three course lunch and dinner drinks + soft drinks, beer, house liquor, house wines (not champagne) + Non-motorised Water Sports, e.g Canoeing, Snorkeling gear + One PADI-diving pool lesson, tennis court + excursion to Kinondo Kwetu community works in Kinondo village, limited Laundry + Sauna & Yoga equipment

Notes

* Check in 1200 Hours

* Check out 1000 Hours

* Air transfers on request

* Minimum 2 night booking, unless agreed with reservations

* Guests aged 18 years and above will be charged the full adult rate

* Transfers to /from Ukunda (one way) - 30 US Dollars per vehicle (4 Guests)

* Transfers to /from Mombasa Moi Airport (one way) - 110 US Dollars per vehicle (Maximum 4 Guests)

* Children under 6 yrs sharing are free of charge; a child in his / her own room will be charged a single room rate

* 1 Cottage 5 and Borelius room - booking must have a minimum of 4 Guests. Please note that at Cottage 5 additional child will be charged the Child Sharing rate (no third bed rate applicable)

Kinondo Kwetu Retreat Non-Residents Accommodation Rates Include:

* Laundry

* Wood fired Sauna

* Mountain Biking and Tennis

* Excesses Gym: Yoga equipment, Weights etc

* Full Board Accommodation at Kinondo Kwetu Hotel

* Soft Drinks, Beer, House wines & Non luxury Spirits

* Excursion to Kinondo Kwetu Community works in Kinondo Village

* Non- Motorized Sports - Canoeing Dhow and Galawa Sailing, Snorkeling Equipment

Kinondo Kwetu Retreat Non-Residents Accommodation Rates Excludes:

* Yoga

* Deep Sea Fishing

* Horseback Ridding

* PADI Center Activities

* Excursions with motor boats

* Massage and beauty treatments

* Safari to Shimba Hills Safari park

* Kite board equipment and courses
* Transfer to/from Mombasa & Ukunda

For rates please email to: info@africanspicesafaris.com

Kinondo Kwetu Retreat Residents Accommodation Prices

Main House Residents Accommodation Rates Per Night

Cottages & Rooms in Mama Taa Villa Residents Accommodation Rates Per Night

Notes

* Minimum 2 Night stay

* Check out 1000 Hours

* Ayah accommodation on request

* Children under 5 sharing are free of charge

* Extra lunch - 3,500 Kenya Shillings Per Person

* Child in his / her own room will be charged a Rates for Guides and Driver

* Transfers to and from Mombasa Moi Airport - 11,000 Kenya Shillings per vehicle

Kinondo Kwetu Retreat Residents Accommodation Rates Include:

* Canoeing

* Wireless internet

* Limited Laundry

* Wood fired Sauna

* Snorkeling equipment

* Tennis (incl. rackets & balls)

* Excesses Gym: Yoga equipment, Weights etc

* Soft Drinks, Beer, House wines & Non luxury Spirits

* Full Board Accommodation at Kinondo Kwetu Hotel

* Excursion to Kinondo Kwetu Community works in Kinondo Village

Kinondo Kwetu Retreat Residents Accommodation Rates Excludes:

* Sailing

* Horse riding

* Deep Sea fishing

* Kite board equipment

* PADI centre activities

* Motor boat excursions

* Paradise lost excursions

* Excursions with motor boats

* Massage & beauty treatments

* Safari to Shimba Hills National Park

* Shopping trips to Mombasa / Ukunda

* Wind-surfing & water skiing equipment

* Champagne, luxury spirits and select wines

Kinondo Kwetu Hotel Accommodation

Kinondo Kwetu Hotel rooms and cottages have their own personalized character, as it is furnished and decorated with Swahili culture handicraft and antiquities. All double rooms are equipped with king size beds and all rooms with fans and mosquito nets.

Kinondo Kwetu accommodation include Mamataa Villa (6 suites), Four cottages, a beach house and Mamatina Villa. The maximum occupancy is 38 guests in a large area. Children are welcome and cots and extra beds are available on request.

There are plenty of beautiful spots where you can retire to spend time with yourself or in company, in the library or in one of the living rooms. Or outside, in one of the water towers, where you can watch the sun set over the mountains, on a cliff by the sea or in any of the secluded spots you find in the area.

The facilities include two swimming pools, a tennis court and water towers from which guests can enjoy spectacular sunset views. Guests seeking seclusion will like the tranquil atmosphere of the library and the living rooms.

The restaurant serves 3-course lunches and dinners using the freshest local ingredients. Kinondo Kwetu is renowned for its cuisine, which benefits from locally produced fruits and vegetables.

Three-course lunches and dinners are served al fresco, with fresh fish and seafood being natural favorites. Kinondo Kwetu is happy to make any arrangements to meet with personal diet requirements and children’s menus.

Kinondo Kwetu enjoys a perfect beach front location and has spacious rooms and grounds so retains a calm and restful atmosphere. Home to the Anderssons, a Swedish family related to famous Baron Blixen, Kinondo Kwetu sits on a private beach south of Diani, distanced by rocky cliffs and clean beaches from its neighbors.

It is classified as a 'Kaya' area (protected by the National Museum) as it is surrounded by holy forests and sacred land.

Kinondo Kwetu offers a range of water sports including diving - they have their own PADI centre, snorkeling and kite surfing. Guests can also enjoy a dhow cruise or go sailing on one of the resort's outriggers.

Other activities include horse riding and golf. Excursions can be arranged to the local village and also to Mombasa as well as to nearby islands. Shimba Hills is just a short drive away.

Diving from Kinondo is superb and all levels are catered for. The reef is so close that great dives can be enjoyed just 5 minutes from the shore! Best time for diving is September - March. Health and well being is forefront at Kinondo with massages, beauty treatments, wood fired sauna, 2 pools, tennis and an exercise area. Yoga week, using masters from around the world at held several times a year.

There is a spa offering various treatments including facials, manicure and pedicure. Kinondo has its own stables with 5 horses and experienced riders can choose to explore the local holy forests or caner along the beach, less experienced riders can practice in the riding paddocks.

Kinondo Kwetu Luxury Beach Hotel

Although Kinondo Kwetu is the ideal place for simply doing nothing at all, it offers exciting possibilities for all adventurers big and small. The vast East African reef is there for you to explore, be it scuba diving, snorkeling, 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.

Kinondo Kwetu has its own PADI center, so if you are thinking of getting a diving certificate, do it at Kinondo Kwetu.

Kinondo Kwetu offers excursions along the coast to nearby islands and up a river looking for crocodiles. And if you want to see wildlife, like 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 day trip into Mombasa will give you the spectrum of life in Kenya.

Or maybe golf is your thing. No problem, there is an 18-hole course only 15 minutes away, where you can rent clubs. As is also Ukunda airstrip, from which you can fly on safari to any of Kenya’s classic National Parks.

Kinondo Kwetu Activities in short

Set directly on the beach, the lodge’s emphasis is on a complete Indian Ocean experience, and can be as action-packed or relaxing as you wish:

* Tennis
* Golf (not on site)
* Mountain biking

* Wood-fired Sauna

* Massage & spa treatments
* Conference up to 38 Guests
* Cultural visits to Kinondo village
* Swimming-2 x Swimming Pools

* Boat Excursions to ‘Paradise Lost’ island

* Scuba diving, Snorkeling, Sailing, Canoeing

* Horse-riding (beach, forest and paddock)

* Shopping / sight-seeing trips to Ukunda or Mombasa

* Exercise Gym: yoga equipment, exercise balls, weights

* Kite surfing, Deep-sea fishing, Wind surfing, Water skiing
* Game drives / excursion at Shimba Hills National Reserve

* Special Yoga Weeks – with yoga masters from around the world

Booking & Reservations Contacts for Kinondo Kwetu Hotel situated on the south coast of Kenya, 1 ½ hours ride South from Mombasa in Kenya

Booking Office Tel: + 254 (0) 20 2437871

Mobile : 0721242711 (Safaricom) - Kenya

Email: info@africanspicesafaris.com

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