Che Shale (a wonderful paradise)

Che Shale is a wonderful paradise, situated on the pristine coastline just 20 minutes north of Malindi, Kenya. Che Shale offers five stylish beach bandas, delicious fresh cuisine, and a myriad of activities from deep-sea fishing to the best kite surfing in East Africa.

Che Shale offers two styles of accommodation, Deluxe and Standard bandas. Che Shale has been styled by acclaimed Milan furniture and interior designer Marzia Chicherretti, in a style that has been described as tropical contemporary, featuring Kenyan hand-crafted furniture and using home-grown materials and locally trained talent. Under thier large palm thatched roofs, over-sized cushions and comfortable daybeds invite you to relax. In your room you will find unique furniture carved out of blocks of mango and cedar wood, soft natural colours, large lamps made out of palm fibre, private verandahs with daybeds, open-air outdoor showers, and a constant ocean breeze that flows throughout.

The on-site Che Shale Restaurant is known on the Kenyan coast for its fresh seafood, grilled meats, home-made pasta dishes, tropical fruit platters, freshly baked bread in safari-style tin trunks, and other home-made specialities. Guests staying full board can order from their a-la-carte menu for lunch and from a three-course set menu, which changes daily, for dinner. Breakfast includes a selection of fruits, toasts, eggs, bacon, yoghurt, cereals, and pancakes.

Che Shale is all about relaxation and barefoot luxury. Guests can lounge on large comfortable cushions around the bar or in our loft lounge overlooking the beach. Sunbeds and over-sized lounge daybeds invite you down onto the beach where waiters will keep drinks and snacks coming your way; don’t forget to visit the juice bar for a delicious, healthy and fresh tropical juice. The massage banda is a heaven of relaxation for indulging in reasonably priced massage, while the newly opened beach boutique offers the latest must-have styles of beachwear and accessories with a local African flavour.

The beach has been blessed with the most ideal conditions for kite surfing beginners and experienced riders alike. The hotel offer a range of courses with professional instructors, providing everything you need to learn this addictive sport. Other activities include stand-up paddling, scuba diving, surfing, and deep-sea fishing.

Lions Bluff Lodge ( a wonderful campsite located on the top of a bluff )

Lions Bluff Lodge is a wonderful campsite located on the top of a bluff that overlooks mind-blowing views of the plains of the LUMO sanctuary and Kilimanjaro beyond them, adjacent to Tsavo West, Kenya.

Iain Leckie, his wife Helen and their family had been camping on the LUMO sanctuary for many years and had fallen in love with its great expanse of open land and the beauty that it holds. They wanted to become more involved in the community and the protection of the sanctuary itself so when the opportunity arose to take over this little community lodge with the help of the community they jumped at it.

There are only 12 semi-tented bandas at Lions Bluff which are all beautifully created, each with a fantastic view over the plains below. Each room is en suite with either a double or twin beds, and one family unit. The lodge is called Lions Bluff for a reason – the area is home to a pride of lions that can be frequently seen alongside the other big five that roam the savannahs beneath the lodge.

Ideal for everyone looking to stay in the Tsavo West area or looking for a safari near the beach. Truly the best lodge here.

Kinondo Kwetu(a paradise for those wanting a more personal experience on the Kenyan coast)

 Kinondo Kwetu is a paradise for those wanting a more personal experience on the Kenyan coast. Located on a private beach south of Diani and distanced from the residential neighbours by rocky cliffs and endless beaches, Kinondo Kwetu is classified as a Kaya area. It is protected by the National Museum due to its surrounding holy forests and sacred land.

 

With various forms of accommodation options, all surrounded by shady gardens and just a few steps from the sandy beach, Kinondo Kwetu can cater for up to 38 people and is also able to facilitate exclusive use of selected parts. In addition to relaxing in the sun and swimming in the Indian Ocean, Kinondo Kwetu offers an impressive selection of exciting activities ranging from water sports such as kitesurfing, deep sea fishing and scuba diving, to land activities such as game drives, horse riding and yoga weeks.

 

All guest rooms have Kenyan/UK plug sockets, as well as European/Scandinavian sockets. Kinondo Kwetu’s electricity does support hairdryers. There are also spare hairdryers for guests to borrow, which can be delivered to room on request. There is a laptop computer with wireless connection available for guests in the small office near entrance hall. Guests can also use the wireless connection for their own laptops.