LOCATION

Galu Beach, South Coast                     Map of Kenyan coast     

ACCOMMODATION
Mama Taa Villa
6 suites: 3 upstairs & 3 downstairs.|4 suites consist of an en-suite bedroom with connecting doors to private sitting room/second bedroom.| 2 suites are en suite doubles.
Cottages:
Shimba, Twiga and Songoro - 3 en-suite double cottages with king size beds and ensuite bathrooms
Mbuyu - 1 double bedroom and connecting single bedroom (shared bathroom) Ubani “beachhouse”|1 double story cottage upstairs is one en-suite double bedroom with 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.

DESCRIPTION
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. 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 Kite Surfing, deep sea fishing and Scuba Diving, to land activities such as Game Drives, Horse Riding and Yoga weeks.

 

UNIQUE SELLING POINTS
 

• 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 favorable.

• 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 detoxicate and revitalize the body. In addition, there are massages, beauty treatments, a wood-fired sauna, 2 swimming pools, tennis and an exercise area.

• 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.

ACTIVITIES
Scuba diving (ranging from first PADI diving lesson to advanced reef dives and international diving ‘passport’), Snorkelling, Sailing, Canoeing, Kite surfing (courses available on site and also close by) Deep-sea fishing, Wind surfing, Water skiing, 2 x Swimming Pools, Boat Excursions to ‘Paradise Lost’ island, Mountain biking, Tennis courts (on site), Horse-riding (on beach, in sacred ‘Kaya’ forests and paddock – stables are on site), Shopping / sight-seeing trips to Ukunda or Mombasa, Massage & beauty treatments, Wood-fired Sauna, Yoga & basic exercise equipment (mats, exercise balls & small weights). Cultural visits to Kinondo village, Golf (not on site), Game drives in Shimba Hills National Reserve

 

 

 

 

 

 

Discounted Rates:

Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sept	Oct	Nov	Dec
03-31 Mid	Mid	Mid	01-14 Mid	Green	Mid	High	High	High	Mid	Mid	01-20 Mid
			15-30 Green		Closed						21-02 Jan High

 

KINONDO KWETU RATES - Non Resident Package
	Adult Sharing	Single room	Child 5-16  sharing
	Cottages and Mamataa Villa
High	US$ 485	US$ 585	US$ 315
Mid	US$ 430	US$ 545	US$ 280
	Cottages Number 4 (Mbuyu)
High	US$ 435	US$ 535	US$ 280
Mid	US$ 380	US$ 395	US$ 250
	Mama Villa Children Only
High	US$ -	US$ -	US$ 315
Mid	US$ -	US$ -	US$ 280
SPECIAL RATE: 7th night onwards
	Cottages and Mamataa Villa
High	US$ 340	US$ 410	US$ 220
Mid	US$ 300	US$ 380	US$ 195
	Cottages Number 4 (Mbuyu)
High	US$ 305	US$ 375	US$ 195
Mid	US$ 265	US$ 280	US$ 175
	Mama Villa Children Only
High	US$ -	US$ -	US$ 220
Mid	US$ -	US$ -	US$ 195
All rates are based on a minimum stay of 2 nights

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Included		Excluded
Full board accommodation Soft drinks, beer, house wine & non-luxury spirits Exercise Gym: yoga equipment, weights etc Mountain biking & tennis Excursions to Kinondo Kwetu community works in Kinondo village Wood-fired sauna Non motorized sports - Canoing, dhow & galawa sailing, snorkeling equipment Laundry Airstrip transfers from Ukunda		Champagne, luxury spirits & select wines Extra lunch per person - $30 Motor boat excursions, Paradise lost excursion PADI center activities, Deep Sea fishing Shopping trips to Mombasa/Ukunda Kite board equipment, Excursions with Motor boats Wind-surfing & water skiing equipment Beauty treatments Horse riding, Safari to Shimba Hills Safari Park Transfer from Mombasa Airport: Taxi $60; Land cruiser $110

 

WHAT FORM OF ELECTRICITY DOES KINONDO KWETU HAVE?
ƒ On the main electricity line, Kenya power, but also have a back-up generator.
ƒ All guest rooms have Kenyan/UK plug sockets, as well as European/ Scandinavian sockets.
ƒ Kinondo Kwetu’s electricity does support hairdryers. There are also spare hairdryers for guests to borrow, which can be delivered to room on request.
MEAL POLICY
Breakfast: 08h00 to 10h00,  Lunch: 13h00 to 15h00, Dinner: 20h00 to 22h00
The camp has a daily set menu.
Please inform us about any dietary requirements prior to arrival.
Guests that have booked to arrive before Lunch, but do not, are charged for an extra lunch on their day of
departure (if they require lunch on their day of departure).
WATER
Bottled drinking water is supplied free of charge.

WHAT VEHICLES/BOATS/EQUIPMENT DOES KINONDO KWETU HAVE?
3 x 4x4 Vehicles:
ƒ 2 x Land Cruisers, closed, seats 8
ƒ 1 x Land Cruiser, open, seats 4
Boats/Water sports:
ƒ 1 x Deep Sea Fishing boat (30ft center console,
2 x Yamaha 150hp).
ƒ 1 x Zodiac Rubber Dinghy (Yamaha 85hp)
ƒ 1 x Bombard Rubber Dinghy (Yamaha 40hp)
ƒ Traditional Swahili Sailing Boats:

o 1 x Dhow (12 people)
o 2 x Galawa (3 people)

ƒ Sports Canoes:

o 3 x Feather Craft Kevlar warm-water kayaks
o 2 x Eskimo kayaks

ƒ Kite Surfing equipment,  Scuba Diving equipment (Poisedon, Mares - PADI), Water Skiing equipment
ƒ Windsurfing equipment (140 l semi sinker free ride board, 190l freestyle wave board)
ƒ Snorkeling equipment

SOUTH COAST CLIMATE
ƒ Altitude: Sea level
ƒ Rainfall: Approximately 55mm per year
ƒ Hot days, warm nights, moderate humidity.

MALARIA
Malaria is endemic on the Kenya coast so there is an effective risk all year round, although being remote from Urban  centers, risk is minimal. With correct prophylactics, and sensible use of insect repellents chances are catching it are minimal.

WHAT LANGUAGES ARE SPOKEN AT KINONDO KWETU?
Guides – English and Kiswahili
Management – Swedish, English, French and Kiswahili

COMMUNICATION SERVICES
Internet: There is a laptop computer with wireless connection available for guests in the small
office near entrance hall. Guests can also the
wireless connection for their own laptops. Mobile phones: Phone signal is available (Zeinand Safaricom) all the time.