Description
Located on a tranquil private beach south of Diani, Kinondo Kwetu is distanced from any residential neighbours by rocky cliffs and endless beach. The accommodation is surrounded by green shady gardens within a short distance of the white sands.
Kinondo Kwetu can cater for up to 34 people and is also able to facilitate exclusive use of selected parts. The seven suites are contained in the Mama Taa Villa with four upstairs and three downstairs. Three are doubles while the other four have either a double, twin or single room as a second bedroom. All rooms are en-suite.
The three cottages are double rooms with en-suite bathrooms. The Mbuyu Cottage has a connecting single room while Beach House comprises two separate en-suite double bedooms, one above the other.
In addition to relaxing in the sun and swimming in the Indian Ocean, Kinondo Kwetu offers an impressive selection of exciting activities ranging from snorkelling to deep-sea fishing, horse riding and yoga. The is one very large and one smaller outdoor pool, a tennis court and exercise area.
The resort sits right in the beautiful white sandy beach, which is tidal.
Guide price
£2,573 Per person
£2,573 per person for 7 nights based on 2 people sharing a Cottage on a full board basis including international flights, air taxes and transfers.
Accommodation
At Kinondo Kwetu there are a range of rooms and suites: Mama Taa Villa (7 suites), 3 double cottages, Mbuyu Cottage (1 double), Beach House (2 doubles). Every room and cottage has its own personalized character, as it is furnished and decorated with Swahili culture handicraft and antiquities. Rooms are equipped with king size beds, fans and mosquito nets
Childcare
Children very welcome at Kinondo Kwetu and babysitting can easily be arranged where necessary.
Facilities
Kinondo Kwetu has two swimming pools, one very large and one smaller, there is a tennis court for guests to use and also a sauna.
Activities
From Kinondo Kwetu there are plenty of watersport activities like water skiing, wake boarding, sailing, canoeing, boat excursions, snorkelling and deep-sea fishing. They specialise in scub-diving and cater for complete beginners to the highly experienced. It's also possible to arrange horse riding, mountain biking or a day trip to Shimba Hills.
Services
All the activities are with the experienced, trained staff from the hotel.
When to travel
Kinondo Kwetu is closed from the beginning of May till mid 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
Lamu and the coast, Kenya
Kinondo Kwetu is a small private hideaway situated on Galu Beach in the south coast of Kenya, with views across the Indian Ocean.
How to get there
Flights to Mombasa via Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA), take 11 hours 30 minutes. From Mombasa, Kinondo Kwetu is 1 hour 30 minutes by road or a private charter can be arranged to fly you directly to Ukunda airstrip which is only 10 from the hotel.
