Activities

Life is a beach, make the most of your time with us in these great ways

  • Swim

    Swim in the ocean and take long walks on the fabulous beach. We provide masks and flippers if you would like to explore the coral gardens in front of the property.

  • Sail

    We recommend sailing on a ngalawa (outrigger canoe) to the reef and sandbank. You can snorkel if you wish (goggles and cold bag available)  or just sail along the coastline.

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Yoga

Get moving with yoga, pilates and other exercise classes available on site.

Glass-Bottom Boat

Swim in the ocean and take long walks on the fabulous beach. We provide masks and flippers if you would like to explore the coral gardens in front of the property.

Watersports

Go kiting, body boarding, SUPing and kayaking. Scuba dive at one of the local diving sites such as the wreck of the MFV Funguo. 

Nature and Conservation

Find peace amongst nature, birdwatching in the estuary or Kongo River. Visit local conservation centres: the Colobus Trust to see monkeys, and the Marine Centre and Diani Turtle Watch to learn about life in the ocean.

Fishing

Fish in a canoe with the local fishermen inside the reef or go deep sea fishing on a powerboat beyond. 

Sunset Sail

Take a magical sunset dhow ride along the reef looking back at the shoreline with the setting sun over the Shimba Hills.

Golf

Play a round of golf at the 18-hole Leisure Lodge Golf Club, only 10 minutes away.

Culture

Get to know the local culture, flora and fauna with a walk in the Kaya (sacred forest) and learn about the Digo people’s religion, way of life and uses of plants and herbs.

Horse Riding

Try horse or camel riding on the beach.

  • LIBRARY


    Read to your hearts content from our unique collection of books in the library.

  • BOARD GAMES

    Game on! Chess, Backgammon, Scrabble, Monopoly, playing cards, jigsaws and local games Bao, Kumiliki and Jenga are available in the library.

  • MASSAGE

    Have a massage or facial, which can be arranged from the comfort of your own house.

  • WIFI

    Stay connected with our complimentary wifi connection.

Lazy Lunches

  • Our favourites (all on the beach and within walking distance) for lunchtime

    We always recommend the food at home but there is a huge variety of restaurants if you would like to eat out.

  • The Salty Squid

    Cocktails, mock-tails and good food.

  • Nomads at The Sands

    A wide choice of traditional dishes from pizza to sushi. Good for families with children. Book one of the tables right on the beach.

  • Sails Restaurant at Almanara

    Great food in a more formal atmosphere

  • Pallet Café

    An hour’s walk or a tuk tuk/ taxi ride away. The food and atmosphere are great, in a toes-in-the-sand setting. The staff are all deaf and/or dumb so sign language instructions are given in the menus.

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