Kinondo Kwetu

About Kinondo Kwetu

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

It is located on Galu Beach, to the far south on the Kenyan Coast, around 1.5 - 2 hours drive from Mombasa airport or 10 mins from Ukunda airstrip.

There are several areas of accommodation, the Mama Taa Villa (6 suites), Four cottages, a beachhouse and Mama Tina Villa. Children are welcome and cots and extra beds are available on request. The maximum occupancy is 38 guests in a large area.

The rooms and cottages offer ensuite accommodation and all have fan and mosquito nets. 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 offers a range of watersports including diving - they have their own PADI centre, snorkelling 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 it's 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.

Highlights and information

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Highlights

Beach front location with perfect ocean views.
Two swimming pools.
Variety of activities and sports.
Spa offering range of treatments.
Great diving and snorkelling

Situation

Galu Beach, south of Diani, Kenya south coast. Closed airstrip Ukunda (10 mins), main airport Mombasa (2 hrs).

Activities

Swimming, snorel equipement, PADI dive centre, horse riding, deep sea fishing, sailing, canoeing, kite surfing, wind surfing, water skiing, boat excursions, mountain bikes, tennis, gym, sauna, yoga, cultural visits, excursions to Shimba hills, Mombasa, golf courses.

Facilities

Comfortable accommodation; restaurant; 2 swimming pools; mains electricity (does NOT support hairdryers!); mobile phone signal and wireless internet. Accepts payment by cash, cheque or major credit card.

Child policy

Families welcome. Special rooms are available and cots and extra beds on request. Children under 5 are free.

Open

Closed May, June and up to 14 July.

Best time

Climate is generally hot days, warm nights, moderate humidity. Rainfall approx 55mm per year.

Inclusions

Accommodation; all meals, soft drinks, beer, house wines and non luxury spirits; exercise gym - yoga equipment, weights, etc., wood fired sauna, mountain biking, tennis, laundry, excursions to Kionondo Kwetu Commnity works in Kinondo Village; non-motorised water sports - canoes, dhow and galawa sailing, snorkel equipment; one PADI diving pool lesson; airstrip / airport trasnfers (Ukunda or Mombasa).

Meals

There is a set daily menu. Bottled water provided free of charge.

Pricing guidelines for Kenya

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We hope the following will give you a rough idea of costs. These are quoted per person based on twin share for two people, without international flights but including internal flights. We’ve used good standard accommodation throughout. There are nearly always ways to spend more money than we’ve suggested (!), but these prices show a good and realistic range for each type of trip.

International flights will add from about £400 to £800 depending on the season and route (unless the airlines have special offers). Kenya combines well with Tanzania or Uganda.

For a specific personal quote based on any tailor made itinerary you have in mind, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help you.

Example tripPrice per person
1 week safari using small good quality lodges or tented campsBetween £2000 and £3000
2 week safari using small good quality lodges or tented campsBetween £4000 and £5000
2 week safari and beach holidayBetween £3000 and £4000
1 week on Lamu IslandFrom about £1500+