Description
Tucked away on an unspoilt island in the Indian Ocean, yet only 15 minutes flying time from Mombasa, Funzi Keys’ unique appeal is its seclusion and beautiful natural scenery. Surrounded by water and superbly located on a west-facing beach with glorious African sunsets, this remote and exclusive hideaway is the perfect place to escape from the outside world.
The heart of Funzi Keys is the informal lounge and dining area where guests can relax at the dhow-shaped bar. The nine stone and thatched cottages (including two family cottages) are designed to blend into the beachfront setting.
Water sports for the more active visitor include snorkelling, windsurfing, sailing, canoeing and water-skiing; deep-sea fishing and scuba diving can be arranged locally. Others may choose to explore the Ramisi River to glimpse brilliant kingfishers and rare tropical birds.
Guide price
£2,382 Per person
£2,382 MID SEASON per person for 7 nights based on 2 people sharing a cottage on a Full Board basis, including British Airways/Virgin Atlantic international flights domestic flights and transfers.
Accommodation
The accommodation at Funzi Keys consists of nine spacious sea front cottages set along the high-water line and eight sea view cottages, all constructed of stone and thatch with large netted windows open to the balmy sea breezes.
Each of the individually designed rooms has a hand carved four-poster bed and is furnished with local wooden artefacts and colourful fabrics. Beachfront cottages have a jacuzzi with spectacular sea view!
Childcare
Although there are not specific childcare facilities, Funzi Keys welcomes children and will happily arrange babysitting and/or a nanny to assist in your childcare needs.
Facilities
Funzi Keys has a beautiful 45m fresh water swimming pool together with a pool-side bar/restaurant. Its also possible to arrange to have a massage, manicure or pedicure during your stay.
Activities
Water sports for the more active visitor include snorkelling, windsurfing, sailing, canoeing and water-skiing; deep-sea fishing and scuba diving can be arranged locally. Others may choose to explore the Ramisi River to glimpse brilliant kingfishers and rare tropical birds. Alternatively, relax around the fresh-water pool or on the beach with a good book and soak up some sunshine.
Services
Funzi Keys is closed from April to mid July.
When to travel
Funzi Keys is closed from 25 April to 15 July.
The rainy season on the Kenyan Coast is generally May/June. So from July onward the weather is gradually getting hotter and dryer until March/April when it reaches the high 90's (over40 degrees C). Christmas/New Year is generally considered the peak season and the weather is lovely then with constant sunshine and gentle off shore breezes. If you want clear seas for diving then make your trip after August/Sept.
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Location and directions
Funzi Island, Kenya
Funzi Keys is set on a private island in the Indian Ocean on the southern Kenyan coast. Funzi Island is situated to the east of Diani Beach.
How to get there
Flights to Mombasa via Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), take 11 hours 30 minutes. From Mombasa, Funzi Keys is just a short 15 minute flight into the hotels own airstrip. Alternatively, its a 2 hour road/boat transfer.
