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Destination Africa - Kenya
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| Accommodation
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 The Makuti House
The premises of Mdoroni are tucked into a gentle curve at the mouth of Kilifi Creek, about 35 miles north of Mombasa. The property consists of two fully furnished and equipped four-bedroom houses, with a swimming pool in between. One of them is The Makuti House which has amazing views from its panoramic terrace, up and down Kilifi Creek and out to sea.
The Makuti House, an arab style house, is designed around a central courtyard which is furnished for living and dining. The house has an airy and cool atmosphere, particulary due to the courtyard open to the sky. Simply decorated in white paint with some Mirella Ricciardi Lithographs and Indian embroideries hung on the walls. The furniture is mostly Swahili and Indian.
The House sleeps 8-10 in four bedrooms with ceiling fans and ensuite bathrooms, with cook and full staff. In addition to that, all pillows and bed linen are provided. With regard to its size, this house is ideally suited for an extended family or a number of couples that like to holiday together.
You approach the houses down a long avenue of flamboyant trees, when the scarlet blossoms are overhead in December it is a wonderful sight. Giant Baobab trees shade the private steps leading down the coral gardened cliff to the sandy beach, there is heavenly swimming at any tide and at low tide one can walk either up the creek to the Mnarani Club or follow the cliff around, even all the way to Takaungu. There is a private mooring for a boat just off the beach.
Relaxing, sunbathing, go sightseeing; snorkelling, diving and birdwatching, dhow cruises, watersports and deep sea fishing are all available. Some of the acitivities must be arranged with the Mnarani Club not far from the house. |
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Mombasa
Serena
Mombasa Serena is set amongst
bougaivaille-filled gardens on
the North Coast of Momabasa. The
hotel is designed to look like
a Swahili village with narrow
streets and courtyards with fountains
and is decorated accordingly with
carved wooden furniture and decorations.
Accomodation is offered in 166
rooms that are large and tastefully
furnished, with large double beds
and Swahili style details. The
gardens in the hotel are attractive,
and the pool overlooks the beach. |
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Mombasa Train
You will spend the night in a first class cabin on the night train to Mombasa. The first class converts from seats to sleeping berths at night with full bedding, with two berths per compartment plus washbasin and the fare includes dinner and breakfast in the restaurant car.
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Nyali
Beach Hotel
Located at the North Coast of
Mombasa, Nyali Beach Hotel is
on 20 acres of land of flamboyant
tropical gardens that border one
of the finest beaches in the world.
Coconut palms and casuarina trees
fringe a ribbon of snow-white
sand, and beyond are the warm
clear waters of the Indian Ocean.
Accomodation is offered in 170
bedrooms and 4 executive suites.
There is a wide range of accommodation
from which to choose - garden
rooms, deluxe rooms, suites, and
cottages most of them with a sea
view.
The hotel has two swimming pools,
a jacuzzi, a Casino, five bars
and four restaurants to suit all
tastes and appetites. Water sports
offered at Nyali Beach Hotel include
wind-surfing, sailing, scuba diving,
deep sea fishing and snorkelling
but guests can also enjoy tennis,
aerobics, volleyball, squash and
golf at the nearby 18 hole Nyali
Golf Club. |
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Pink House
The premises of Mdoroni are tucked into a gentle curve at the mouth of Kilifi Creek, about 35 miles north of Mombasa. The property consists of two fully furnished and equipped four-bedroom houses, with a swimming pool in between. One of them is The Pink House which has amazing views from its panoramic terrace, up and down Kilifi Creek and out to sea.
Designed by Andrew Melesi in 2006, The Pink House is an eclectic mix of architectural references. With two downstairs bedrooms and two upstairs bedrooms this house sleeps 9. The downstairs dining room is a large-scale room, tall ceilings with 6 Moroccan style doors to the outside. It is light and airy, a large dhow wood table seats 16. On the first floor a living room is situated with arguably the best view overlooking the mouth of the Creek. Two huge, heavily cushioned dhow wood sofas and some colonial chairs provide comfortable seating and repose. A spiral staircase leads up to the spectacular roof terrace where the sunset looks even more dramatic. The house is furnished comfortably and simply with Swahili, Indian and Colonial wooden furniture. All rooms have ceiling fans. All pillows and bed linen are provided.
Relaxing, sunbathing, go sightseeing; snorkelling, diving and birdwatching, dhow cruises, watersports and deep sea fishing are all available. Some of the acitivities must be arranged with the Mnarani Club not far from the house.
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Royal
Court
Conveniently located close to
the airport and the city, the
Royal Court Hotel offers most
amenities one would expect from
a city hotel, including phones,
air conditioning and safes. There
is an assortment of rooms ranging
from doubles, twins, family rooms,
adjoining rooms and even rooms
with disability facilities. The
hotel has a gym, steam room, sauna
and swimming pool on the rooftop.
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Tijara Beach
Tijara Beach is an exclusive luxury retreat set on a seaside bluff in 17 acres of colourful gardens overlooking the Indian Ocean, a short distance south of Mombasa in Pungu . It constitutes four individual cottages nestling in colourful gardens on a seaside bluff overlooking the Indian Ocean. Both the room and the bathroom open up to a large hardwood deck. At the foot of the cliffs on which the resort perches is its own private beach. A magnificent fresh water outdoor pool is situated at the heart of the complex offering a great way to refresh. Should one be inclined to be pampered, the in-house beauty therapist and masseuse is at their disposal. Freshly-caught fish as well as fresh produce form the basis of Tijara’s delicious dining options, but the chef is more then willing to satisfy any special requests. Recreational activities include snorkelling along the reef, bird watching or beach and cave walks. Plus, for keen golfers, Tijara Beach is close to any of the three Mombasa courses. This sea front retreat provides an upmarket service whose intimate and personal side gives everyone the feeling of being at home.
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Whitesands
Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort
is located on the north coast
of Mombasa and has a beautiful
beach front of white sandy beaches.
It is set in tropical gardens
with swaying palm trees and fish
ponds and features five free form
swimming pools with waterfalls,
a secluded island and an exhilarating
waterslide. The reception has
a distinct coastal feel with carved
archways and murals depicting
scenes from Kenya 's coast. Accommodation
is offered in 338 rooms ranging
from the relatively simple standard
rooms to the grand presidential
suites. |
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