Karibu Kenya Accommodation Guide

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On the secluded Che Shale Beach, Ampoja House is a family-owned beach house surrounded by coconut palms and other indigenous plants. The house is named for the three daughters of the family: Amber, Poppy and Jade. The family has been in Kenya for three generations;

On the secluded Che Shale Beach, Ampoja House is a family-owned beach house surrounded by coconut palms and other indigenous plants. The house is named for the three daughters of the family: Amber, Poppy and Jade. The family has been in Kenya for three generations; ...

Bare feet are recommended at this rustic idyll on the beach. About half an hour north of Malindi, this camp is beachfront, secluded and welcoming.

The 6 tented rooms all have permanent bathrooms and thatched makuti roofs. The handcrafted furniture includes 4-poster beds, daybeds and arm

Bare feet are recommended at this rustic idyll on the beach. About half an hour north of Malindi, this camp is beachfront, secluded and welcoming. The 6 tented rooms all have permanent bathrooms and thatched makuti roofs. The handcrafted furniture includes 4-poster beds, daybeds and arm ...

On the beachfront of Manda Island, Beach Tower looks across the channel at the attractive whitewashed houses of Shela Village. Beach Tower is privately owned, built in Swahili style, and adorned with Swahili antiques and modern art.

There are 2 en-suite master bedrooms on the first

On the beachfront of Manda Island, Beach Tower looks across the channel at the attractive whitewashed houses of Shela Village. Beach Tower is privately owned, built in Swahili style, and adorned with Swahili antiques and modern art. There are 2 en-suite master bedrooms on the first ...

Che Shale is a boutique hotel situated on 5km of deserted beach, fringed by coral reef and surrounded by thousands of palm trees and lush indigenous vegetation. Che Shale is renowned for being the pioneer of kite surfing in East Africa and has conditions that

Che Shale is a boutique hotel situated on 5km of deserted beach, fringed by coral reef and surrounded by thousands of palm trees and lush indigenous vegetation. Che Shale is renowned for being the pioneer of kite surfing in East Africa and has conditions that ...

Perched on top of rolling sand dunes, Delta Dunes Lodge has panoramic views of the Tana River Delta and the Indian Ocean. The only wetland of its type in East Africa, the area provides unique birdlife, aquatic life and wildlife.

There are 7 elegant en-suite cottages,

Perched on top of rolling sand dunes, Delta Dunes Lodge has panoramic views of the Tana River Delta and the Indian Ocean. The only wetland of its type in East Africa, the area provides unique birdlife, aquatic life and wildlife. There are 7 elegant en-suite cottages, ...

Diamond Beach Village is a collection of bandas on the beach. A short boat trip from Shela, Diamond Beach Village makes a relaxing place to chill out. There are 9 traditional en-suite bandas. Created from palm fronds, the attractive, rustic bandas are furnished with locally crafted

Diamond Beach Village is a collection of bandas on the beach. A short boat trip from Shela, Diamond Beach Village makes a relaxing place to chill out. There are 9 traditional en-suite bandas. Created from palm fronds, the attractive, rustic bandas are furnished with locally crafted ...

This eco-friendly and hospitable lodge opened in 2012. A short walk from Kilifi Creek and its own private beach, the lodge promotes socially conscious living, environmentally friendly practices, adventure and parties.

The wide range of accommodation comprises 11 en-suite bandas, 4 private rooms, 5 safari tents, 2 dormitories and a

This eco-friendly and hospitable lodge opened in 2012. A short walk from Kilifi Creek and its own private beach, the lodge promotes socially conscious living, environmentally friendly practices, adventure and parties. The wide range of accommodation comprises 11 en-suite bandas, 4 private rooms, 5 safari tents, 2 dormitories and a ...

East Africa’s first and only luxury marina opened in 2016. The lavish development includes a hotel, serviced apartments, conference centre, multiple restaurants and a boardwalk with designer shops. On the seafront of Nyali, the complex has views across the water of Mombasa Old Town and

East Africa’s first and only luxury marina opened in 2016. The lavish development includes a hotel, serviced apartments, conference centre, multiple restaurants and a boardwalk with designer shops. On the seafront of Nyali, the complex has views across the water of Mombasa Old Town and ...

Giriama Residence is an attractive whitewashed house with a friendly atmosphere. The house is located near the main Watamu junction and is convenient for all the shops, restaurants and bars of Watamu.

There are 6 en-suite rooms, made up of 4 doubles and 2 family rooms. All rooms

Giriama Residence is an attractive whitewashed house with a friendly atmosphere. The house is located near the main Watamu junction and is convenient for all the shops, restaurants and bars of Watamu. There are 6 en-suite rooms, made up of 4 doubles and 2 family rooms. All rooms ...

The sister of welcoming Nairobi homestay, Hob House, opened in 2020 in Watamu. The name Hob was chosen because it means love in Arabic and infers the centre of the home in English. Founders Kelly and Peter opened Hob House in Nairobi in 2015 with the aim

The sister of welcoming Nairobi homestay, Hob House, opened in 2020 in Watamu. The name Hob was chosen because it means love in Arabic and infers the centre of the home in English. Founders Kelly and Peter opened Hob House in Nairobi in 2015 with the aim ...

With a name meaning green in Swahili, Kijani House is a lush retreat on the beachfront of Shela. Framed by clusters of frangipani and bougainvillea, this whitewashed Swahili house recreates the atmosphere of the early days of Lamu.

There are 9 en-suite double rooms and 2 suites

With a name meaning green in Swahili, Kijani House is a lush retreat on the beachfront of Shela. Framed by clusters of frangipani and bougainvillea, this whitewashed Swahili house recreates the atmosphere of the early days of Lamu. There are 9 en-suite double rooms and 2 suites ...

On secluded Che Shale Beach, King’s Cottage is a beach cottage in mature and spacious gardens.

There are 2 en-suite bedrooms, one double and one twin. Both have African art, woven floor mats and mosquito nets; the walls are whitewashed, with exposed beams in the

On secluded Che Shale Beach, King’s Cottage is a beach cottage in mature and spacious gardens. There are 2 en-suite bedrooms, one double and one twin. Both have African art, woven floor mats and mosquito nets; the walls are whitewashed, with exposed beams in the ...

Set on a secluded 12km beach in the south of Lamu Island, Kizingo styles itself a no shoes, no news resort. Committed to the conservation of the environment, Kizingo has been constructed from local materials.

There are 8 well spaced en-suite bandas. Each banda has a

Set on a secluded 12km beach in the south of Lamu Island, Kizingo styles itself a no shoes, no news resort. Committed to the conservation of the environment, Kizingo has been constructed from local materials. There are 8 well spaced en-suite bandas. Each banda has a ...

This lodge’s moniker ‘the charming Lonno Lodge’ is entirely apt. The lovely lodge on Watamu’s beachfront is owner-managed; privacy and good service are a priority, and visitors have the feeling they’re being welcomed into the owner’s home.

There are 4 en-suite rooms

This lodge’s moniker ‘the charming Lonno Lodge’ is entirely apt. The lovely lodge on Watamu’s beachfront is owner-managed; privacy and good service are a priority, and visitors have the feeling they’re being welcomed into the owner’s home. There are 4 en-suite rooms ...

Mike’s Camp, previously known as Munira Island Camp, is on the beautiful and remote Kiwayu Island. It opened in 1992, and has remained since then in the hands of Mike Kennedy, who still hosts the camp personally. There are 7 en-suite thatched bandas, made up of 6

Mike’s Camp, previously known as Munira Island Camp, is on the beautiful and remote Kiwayu Island. It opened in 1992, and has remained since then in the hands of Mike Kennedy, who still hosts the camp personally. There are 7 en-suite thatched bandas, made up of 6 ...

This exquisite house stands in the centre of Che Shale Beach. Yolanda McIntyre, of Yolanda McIntyre Interiors, designed and decorated the house in collaboration with Anthony Forbes and Marzia Chierecetti.

The house is built from pale coral stone in Moroccan Swahili style. It centres on

This exquisite house stands in the centre of Che Shale Beach. Yolanda McIntyre, of Yolanda McIntyre Interiors, designed and decorated the house in collaboration with Anthony Forbes and Marzia Chierecetti. The house is built from pale coral stone in Moroccan Swahili style. It centres on ...

With a name that means heaven in Swahili, Peponi Hotel is a beachfront paradise. The hotel opened in 1967 and has remained in the hands of the same family ever since.

There are 24 en-suite rooms, made up of 14 standard and 10 superior. Each room is individually designed

With a name that means heaven in Swahili, Peponi Hotel is a beachfront paradise. The hotel opened in 1967 and has remained in the hands of the same family ever since. There are 24 en-suite rooms, made up of 14 standard and 10 superior. Each room is individually designed ...

This eco-lodge, on a cliff overlooking Watamu’s national marine park, has views of both Mida Creek and the ocean. The bubble concept, the first of its kind in Kenya, gives guests the chance to see the striking views from their bed.

The 3 bubbles are

This eco-lodge, on a cliff overlooking Watamu’s national marine park, has views of both Mida Creek and the ocean. The bubble concept, the first of its kind in Kenya, gives guests the chance to see the striking views from their bed. The 3 bubbles are ...

Established in 2019, Salty’s is on Bofa Beach, Kilifi. The resort has whitewashed coastal rooms, beachfront gardens and a popular beach bar and restaurant. Salty’s is known for kite surfing, great seafood, sustainable ethos and a relaxed atmosphere.

The superior suite is on the

Established in 2019, Salty’s is on Bofa Beach, Kilifi. The resort has whitewashed coastal rooms, beachfront gardens and a popular beach bar and restaurant. Salty’s is known for kite surfing, great seafood, sustainable ethos and a relaxed atmosphere. The superior suite is on the ...

On palm fringed Bamburi Beach, Sentido Neptune Beach Resort has a family atmosphere and offers a range of activities in the water, on the beach and in the resort.

The 78 en-suite rooms are made up of doubles, superiors and deluxe. All the rooms have a

On palm fringed Bamburi Beach, Sentido Neptune Beach Resort has a family atmosphere and offers a range of activities in the water, on the beach and in the resort. The 78 en-suite rooms are made up of doubles, superiors and deluxe. All the rooms have a ...

Formerly the house of the Liwali, or governor of the fort, Subira House is unique in style. The current owners bought the house in 1991, when it was in a state of disrepair, and restored it to its former elegance using traditional materials and methods. The

Formerly the house of the Liwali, or governor of the fort, Subira House is unique in style. The current owners bought the house in 1991, when it was in a state of disrepair, and restored it to its former elegance using traditional materials and methods. The ...

The idyllic island of Kiwayu is the only place visitors can stay in the Kiunga Marine National Reserve. Stretching along the northernmost part of Kenya’s coastline, Kiunga Marine National Reserve has sparkling seas filled with extraordinary sea creatures whose vivid colours gleam in crystal

The idyllic island of Kiwayu is the only place visitors can stay in the Kiunga Marine National Reserve. Stretching along the northernmost part of Kenya’s coastline, Kiunga Marine National Reserve has sparkling seas filled with extraordinary sea creatures whose vivid colours gleam in crystal ...

On the southern tip of Lamu Island, The Cabanas are tucked into palm trees on a secluded beach. 

The 6 cabanas are named in the Hawaiian language. Ohana was once the family home; Makai is closest to the sea; Malama is at the heart of the

On the southern tip of Lamu Island, The Cabanas are tucked into palm trees on a secluded beach. The 6 cabanas are named in the Hawaiian language. Ohana was once the family home; Makai is closest to the sea; Malama is at the heart of the ...

This architecturally extraordinary house was built in several stages, and includes contributions by Andrew Melesi, Sala Terrena Creative Construction, Kitengela Glass and Anselm’s Hot Glass. The result is two whitewashed towers, linked by bridges and studded with colourful glass adornments. Stylish, striking and completely

This architecturally extraordinary house was built in several stages, and includes contributions by Andrew Melesi, Sala Terrena Creative Construction, Kitengela Glass and Anselm’s Hot Glass. The result is two whitewashed towers, linked by bridges and studded with colourful glass adornments. Stylish, striking and completely ...

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