We Love —
- Set off for an incredible stay on the white sands of Diani Beach at Swahili Beach Resort & Spa, where you’ll stay in an Upgraded Superior Room, and dine on a generous Half Board basis.
- Choose to make your trip to Kenya even more enriching with an optional safari of 1, 2 or 3 nights to observe wildlife in their natural habitat in majestic national parks!
- For a truly unique experience, stay in game lodges throughout your safari, and enjoy a hassle-free stay with Full Board dining.
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Carefully selected by our experts especially for you
Welcome to Kenya! —
The lush palm-fringed coastline of Kenya is a gem, with white sands stretching as far as the eye can see. Further inland, you’ll find savannah grasslands where majestic elephants roam. Giraffes, antelopes, lions and a whole host of animals can be found in the vast national parks. The region is rich with traditional culture, with over fifty tribes of native people, occupying tiny villages, nomadic-style camps, and lively cities like Nairobi. Observe fantastic wildlife, stretch out under blissful sunshine and soak up the soulful atmosphere of this diverse region.
Our Offers:
Offer 1: Swahili Beach Resort & Spa
Offer 2: Swahili Beach Resort & Spa and Optional 1, 2 or 3-night Safari
- 7-night stay: 6 nights at Swahili Beach Resort & Spa, with 1-night Safari
- 8-night stay: 6 nights at Swahili Beach Resort & Spa, with 2-night Safari
- 10-night stay: 8 nights at Swahili Beach Resort & Spa, with 2-night Safari
- 12-night stay: 9 nights at Swahili Beach Resort & Spa, with 3-night Safari
- 9-night stay: 6 nights at Swahili Beach Resort & Spa, with 3-night Safari
- 14-night stay: 11 nights at Swahili Beach Resort & Spa, with 3-night Safari
Swahili Beach Resort & Spa —
The white sands of Diani Beach and the Indian Ocean beyond provides the perfect backdrop to Swahili Beach Resort & Spa. Just 4 km from Kongo Mosque and a 12-minute walk from Diani Beach Art Gallery, this upscale resort combines Arabic architecture with Swahili style.
The spacious rooms have private balconies with pool, garden, or ocean views. Guests can soak up the sunshine and sip on a cocktail by the seven-layer cascading pool, and choose from four restaurants come dinnertime. As for activities, Diani Beach is a great spot for exploring the area by Dhow Cruise, scuba diving near the gorgeous reef, or catching waves while kite-surfing.
Your Room —
This offer is based on an Upgraded Superior Room.
SUPERIOR ROOM (41 m²)
Traditional Arab and Swahili decor combine in these spacious rooms, each with private balconies. Sleep soundly in the comfortable beds, and make use of high-speed WiFi throughout your stay.
Maximum room capacity
Your Dining Choices
This offer is based on a Half Board stay (breakfast and evening meal served in the main restaurant - excludes drinks).
Please note: some dining outlets/menu items/drinks may not be included and may be available at selected times only.
Dine on fresh Kenyan seafood caught each day by local fisherman at Zanzibar Restaurant. Spice Route dishes up exciting Kenyan-Indian fusion dishes, while main restaurant Majilis serves elaborate buffet-style dinners featuring a different cuisine each evening.
Your Time
Just for you:
- One complimentary 30-minute massage per adult per stay
The hotel's seven-layer cascading pool spans over 200m, and leads down to the white sand beach. Fed by spring water and natural salts, the water is great for skin, and kind to the environment.
Boasting some of the best views in the resort, the hotel's spa has its own cove and indoor pool, along with six treatment rooms. Choose from anti-ageing facials, nourishing body scrubs with essential oils, and traditional therapies like Swedish massages to give yourself some well-deserved relaxation.
Your Itinerary In Detail —
1-Night Safari
Day 1: Mombasa to Taita Hills (210 km/4 hours)
Pick-up after early breakfast. Drive along Mombasa/Nariobi road. Check-in at the lodge. Afternoon game drive in Taita Hills.
Dinner and overnight at Sarova Salt Lick Lodge.
Day 2: Taita-Ngutuni to Mombasa (210 km /4 hours)
Early morning game in Taita Hills followed by breakfast, and then departure for Ngutuni Private Sanctuary. Game drive and lunch. Drive back to Mombasa.
2-Night Safari
Day 1: Diani to Tsavo East (245 km / 4 hours)
Pick-up after early breakfast. Drive along the Mombasa/Nairobi road to Tsavo East National Park. Arrival with game drive en route towards the lodge. Check in and lunch at the lodge. Afternoon siesta followed by afternoon game drive till sunset.
Dinner and overnight at Ashnil Aruba Lodge or similar.
Day 2: Tsavo East/Taita Hills (60 km / 1 hour)
Early morning game drive followed by breakfast. Drive to Taita Hills. Lunch at Sarova Salt Lick Lodge. Afternoon game drive from 4 pm to 6 pm in Taita Hills Sanctuary. Drop off at Lodge at 6 pm.
Before dinner, set out on a night game drive, with an opportunity to view nocturnal wildlife in their habitat.
Dinner and overnight at Sarova Salt Lick lodge or similar
Day 3: Taita Hills to Mombasa (290 km/ 5 hours)
Early morning game drive followed by breakfast, before driving back to your hotel.
3-Night Safari
Day 1: Mombasa to Tsavo East (245 km/4 hours)
After an early breakfast, you'll be picked up from your hotel before leaving for Tsav oEast National Park. On entering the park, the driver will open the roof of your bus, so you can stand up with the wind in your hair. Welcome to Africa!
Tsavo is the largest national park in Kenya and is split into East and West. Arrive at your lodge in time for lunch, and later enjoy time for relaxation before setting off back into the park for your afternoon game drive. Return to the lodge as the sun sets.
Overnight at Ashnil Aruba Lodge or similar on a full board basis.
Day 2: Tsavo East to Amboseli (315 km /5 hours)
After an early breakfast, leave for Amboseli National Park. If the skies are clear, you’ll catch sight of the majestic Mount Kilimanjaro directly ahead. After goign through the gate, enjoy game viewing on route to your camp, arriving in time for lunch. Relax, unwind and take a dip in the inviting swimming pool, before setting out into the national park for a game drive. Return to the camp as the sun sets.
Overnight at Amboseli Sentrim Camp or similar on a full board basis.
Day 3: Amboseli to Taita Hills Game Sanctuary (250 km /4 hours)
Following an early morning game drive and breakfast, head east to Taita Hills, arriving in time for lunch followed by an afternoon game drive in the Sanctuary. Return to the lodge as the sun sets. Later on, set out on a night game drive, for the chance to view nocturnal wildlife in their habitat.
Overnight at Sarova Saltlick Lodge on a full board basis.
Day 4: Taita Hills to Diani Beach (290 km /5 hours)
After breakfast, enjoy a morning game drive in the sanctuary returning to the lodge for lunch before continuing your journey to Mombasa, aiming to reach your beach hotel in the evening.
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Your Hotels —
HAND-PICKED JUST FOR YOU
Maximum room capacity
Throughout your stay, you'll be accommodated in Standard Rooms, in the game lodges outlined as above, or similar.
Your Dining Choices
This offer is based on a Full Board stay (breakfast, lunch and evening meal served in the main restaurant - excludes drinks).
Your Options —
Full Board Upgrade at Swahili Beach Resort & Spa
Choose to upgrade to Full Board dining (breakfast, lunch and evening meal served in the main restaurant - excludes drinks) at the next stage of the booking process for an additional fee.
Funzi Kinazini Full Day Tour
Join us for an unforgettable day on a traditional dhow in one of the last ecologically intact paradise on Earth. We’ll pick you up from your hotel early in the morning, to drive to our base camp in Bodo, an ancient village about 1h00 south of Mombasa.
After a light Swahili breakfast, you will board our dhow to sail to Funzi island where you get a glimpse into the everyday life of a shirazi Swahili Village, unchanged for 100 of years.
Then a canoe trip up the Ramisi river to explore a unique eco-system protected by dense mangroves. You will observe a large variety of birdlife and the occasional crocodile/and or giant lizard from a safe distance of course.
The dhow will then take you to the solitude of a sandbank in the warm Indian Ocean where you can swim and explore, or just relax on the fine white sands for a while.
Next the Dhow will sail to Kinazini, our uninhabited private Island Restaurant. There is a chance that you will see dolphins and or giant sea turtles on the way.
Once there, you will enjoy a sumptuous seafood BBQ lunch “Robinson Crusoe” style, including crab and lobster, if any are in season. After lunch, you have time for a siesta or to swim to explore the island before we sail back to Bodo for transfer back to your hotel in good time for dinner.
For your comfort, please bring water friendly shoes, a swimming costume and sun lotion.
Soft board/water on board and in the restaurant are free of charge. No alcohol is served on this tour.
Please note: doesn’t operate during low season 01/05 to 30/06/22.
Pili Pipa Dhow
Transport is provided from the hotel to the Shimoni jetty. Enjoy a welcome tea, coffee and biscuits, then a tour briefing on the Pili Pipa Dhow and voyage to Kisite’s coral gardens.
Snorkelling equipment and life jackets are given out. Marine guides accompany the guests along the coral reef, pointing out items of interest. Look out for dolphins, turtle sting rays and eels. Chilled soft drinks and fresh fruit await snorkellers after their swim. Snorkelling at two sites and sailing, weather permitting. Smaller groups on a more personal basis have minimized negative impact on the reef.
Return to a private home on Wasini Island for a delicious Swahili Seafood Banquet. Good vegetarian meals as well as chicken alternatives are available on request.
Lunch is served in the forest garden dining room. Relax in the Daydreamer’s lounge with fresh pâtisseries, fruit, tea, coffee, whilst browsing through the marine literature, or admiring the breathtaking ocean view.
Please note: does not operate during low season 01/05 to 30//06/22.
Your Journey —
Flights:
You may choose from Economy, Premium or Business class flights on sectors that they operate, at the next stage of the booking process. The flights included are with either a scheduled or no-frills airline and are subject to live availability and prices can change. You can choose your preferred departure times during the booking process. Please select your flight options carefully as departure and arrival airports may differ.
Transfers:
Return transfers are included for flight-inclusive offers. For inbound transfer arrangements please confirm with your transfer provider when you arrive. Alternatively, please check with the reception of your accommodation. If you still require assistance, please call the transfer provider directly.
Your Destination —
Mombasa
The Mombasa area on Kenya's east coast boasts endless white beaches, and coral reefs. The region is a destination for lovers of watersports, and beachgoers alike.
Diani Beach is surrounded by the protected reef of the Mombasa Marine National Park and Reserve. Diving and snorkelling are the best ways to explore the amazing life beneath the waves, or you can also take a glass-bottomed boat trip to spot turtles, coral and colourful fish.
