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Kinondo Kwetu
Location:Galu Beach, South Coast
Home to Ida and Filip Andersson, a Swedish family related to the famed Baron Blixen, Kinondo Kwetu is often described as a ‘home away from home’ - a paradise for those wanting a more personal experience on the Kenyan coast.
Located on a tranquil private beach south of Diani, distanced from residential neighbours by rocky cliffs and endless beach, Kinondo Kwetu is classified as a ‘Kaya’ area (protected by the National Museum) due to its surrounding holy forests and sacred land.
With various forms of accommodation, all surrounded by green shady gardens and just a few steps from the white sandy beach,Kinondo Kwetu can cater for up to 38 people and is also able to facilitate exclusive use of selected parts.
Cottages:Shimba, Twiga and Songoro - 3 en-suite double cottages with king size beds and ensuite bathrooms (no extra beds) Mbuyu - 1 double bedroom and connecting single bedroom (shared bathroom)
Ubani “beachhouse”:1 double story cottage upstairs is one en-suite double bedroom with an outside private entrance and downstairs one en-suite double and single bedroom with connecting doors. Upstairs and downstairs can be sold separately, or as a family house.
Mama Tina Villa (children only):1 en-suite double room and 2 single rooms queen size beds, shared bathroom Baby cots and extra beds are available on request
Holiday & Sports Activities at Kinondo Kwetu
In addition to relaxing in the sun and swimming in the Indian Ocean, Kinondo Kwetu offers an impressive selection of exciting activities –ranging from watersports such as Kite Surfing, deep sea fishing and Scuba Diving, to land activities such as Game Drives,Horse Riding and Yoga weeks.
UNIQUE SELLING POINTS
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Scuba diving – Kinondo Kwetu caters for all levels of scuba diving enthusiasts, from beginners taking their first PADI lesson to experienced divers who want to explore the reef. The reef is located so close to the coast, that incredible dives can be taken as near as 5 minutes away by boat! Best time for this is Sept – March when the winds are favourable.
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Health and wellbeing- Exclusive yoga weeks, drawing masters from all over the world, are held at Kinondo Kwetu several times per year. As a completely holistic experience, not only does the exercise and ambiance give off a sense of heath and wellbeing, but even the cuisine is suited to detox and revitalize the body. In addition,there are massages, beauty treatments, a wood-fired sauna, 2 swimming pools, tennis and a small exercise area.
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Horse riding - With their own stables and 5 horses, experienced riders can choose to explore the local holy forests or canter along the beach, giving less advanced riders a chance to practice their steps in one of Kinondo Kwetu’s riding paddocks.
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Snorkelling, Sailing & Canoeing Kite surfing (courses available off site but close by)
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Deep-sea fishing
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Wind surfing
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Water skiing
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2 x Swimming Pools
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Boat Excursions to ‘Paradise Lost’ island
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Tennis courts (on site)
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Shopping / sight-seeing trips to Ukunda or Mombasa
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Massage & beauty treatments
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Wood-fired Sauna
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Yoga & basic exercise equipment (mats, exercise balls & small weights)
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Cultural visits to Kinondo village
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Golf (off site)
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Game drives in Shimba Hills National Reserve
HOW TO GET THERE-Kinondo Kwetu
Ukunda Airstrip 10 minute drive
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Twice daily scheduled flight from Nairobi Wilson departing at 0945 and 14h00 on SafariLink
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Twice daily scheduled flight from Nairobi Wilson departing at 08h30 and 15h15 on Air Kenya
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Once daily scheduled flight from Masai Mara departing at 14h00 with Mombasa Air
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Private charter from Mombasa, 7 minute flight Mombasa International Airport
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2 hour drive – crossing the ferry
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Kinondo Kwetu Rates/Prices For 2011
Non Resident Rates in US$
Cottage & Mamataa Villa
- Christmas High Mid
- PP 541 500 449
- Single 644 598 569
- Child 345 322 293
Cottage 4 -Mbuyu
- Christmas High Mid
- PP 477 449 391
- Single: 598 546 403
- Child: 305 305 253
Mamataa Villa- Chilren Only
- Christmas High Mid
- Single 351 351 322
- Child 305 305 305
Notes:
- PP-Adult Sharing Room
- Child:5-16 Years
- Children under 5 years sharing are free of charge all year round.
All rates are on a per person per night basis unless otherwise stated
Rates Includes
- Full board accommodation
- Soft drinks, beer, housewine & non-luxury spirits
- Exercise equipment
- Tennis
- Excursions to Kinondo Kwetu community projects in Kinondo Village
- Non motorised sports - Canoing, dhow & galawa sailing, snorkelling equipment
- Limited laundry
- Airstrip transfers from Ukunda
Excluded:
- Champagne, luxury spirits & select wines
- Extra meal per person - $30
- Motor boat excursions
- PADI center activities
- Safari to Shimba Hills Safari Park
- Deep Sea fishing
- Wind-surfing & water skiiing equipment
- Kiteboard equipment
- Horse riding
- Wind-surfing & water skiiing equipment
- Massage and Beauty treatments
- Shopping trips to Mombasa / Ukunda
- Transfer from Mombasa Airport: Taxi $60; Landcruiser $110
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