Kinondo Kwetu

Galu Beach, Diani, Kenya

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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. Kinondo Kwetu is a small, all-inclusive luxury resort but beyond the accommodations, food, and amenities you would expect, it also offers another kind of luxury – the luxury of peace and quiet, freedom and rest.

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.

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 in the nearby Shimba Hills, horse riding and yoga weeks.

Why we love it

Every room and cottage has its own charm, furnished and decorated with Swahili culture handicraft and antiquities
Enjoy fresh fish and seafood caught the same day, straight from the Indian Ocean
Try kitesurfing or enjoy snorkelling in the warm clear waters

Facilities

WIFI

Two swimming pools

Canoes and snorkelling equipment available

PADI certificate for non-experienced divers

Experiences

Horse Riding

Grab a helmet and gallop along the beach on horseback, or discover the sacred 'kaya' - spiritual Kenyan forests.

Village Visit

Pay a visit to Kinondo village, where the lodge is having a positive impact on education and health by helping rebuild the local school and hospital.

Golf

Practice your swing at the nearby golf course as you hit some balls around the coastal course under the warm Kenyan sun.

Game Drives

Head into Shimba Hills National Park, known as a 'paradise of sable antelopes,' to see the highest density of elephants in Kenya.

Boat Trip

Spend a day on the water exploring hidden coves and hard to reach snorkelling areas, on a private boat trip on the Indian Ocean.

Tennis

Hit some aces on your private outdoor tennis court, or book some time with a personal tennis coach to work on your swing.

Watersports

Grab some gear and head down to the beach to try out any of the range of watersports on offer, from kite and windsurfing to waterskiing.

Yoga

Wake up and work on your flexibility with morning guided yoga and meditation sessions on the beach, available daily upon request.

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Tameem

I went on an adventure of a lifetime to Kenya, planned by True Travel. Borana was the perfect introduction to Africa – the staff were fantastic, the lodge very comfortable and I had amazing wildlife sightings. Then the helicopter flight and night out with Andrew (the real Crocodile Dundee) was an experience of a lifetime; we went scorpion hunting, crocodile catching, swimming in lakes and flew over flamingos. All in all, everything was fantastically planned and the service was brilliant. I’m looking forward to the next adventure!