Although some of Kenya's endless sandy beaches have become increasingly popular over the last few years, our own intimate knowledge ensures we can suggest private houses, small hotels or resorts that are located in remote and idyllic locations. In the South, Funzi Island is truly luxurious, while Kilifi creek, two hours north of Mombassa, is quiet and peaceful with excellent opportunities for water sports.
For those who want to experience a little African culture and to absorb the mix of present and colonial past, then we would suggest the far tip of Malindi beach, while further north is the remote and evocative island of Lamu with its historical Arab influence.
Kizingo is the ultimate 'no news, no shoes' beach resort - a wonderful secluded and tranquil escape from the modern world.
Considered by many as one of the finest private houses on the Kenyan Coast, Alfajiri overlooks the Indian Ocean and it's elevated position ensures privacy and stunning views.
Beach House is a large house with four double and one triple, ensuite bedrooms. On the first floor, raised above beach level, there is an edgeless fresh water swimming pool.
Diani House is a large and comfortable residence, set in twelve acres of forested garden on Diani Beach, thirty kilometers south of Mombasa.
Tucked away on an unspoilt island in the Indian Ocean, yet only 15 minutes flying time from Mombasa, The Funzi Keys? unique appeal is its luxurious seclusion and beautiful natural scenery.
Hemingways is a 78 bed resort-hotel on the stunning sands of Watamu Bay, 20 miles south of Malindi.
Nowhere on the whole East African coast - perhaps nowhere in Africa - is the sand softer, the breeze steadier, or the water sweeter than at Kiwayu Safari Village.
Manda Bay Resort is a small private lodge on Manda Island in northern Kenya's Lamu Kiwayu archipelago. Ten spacious cottages line the beach overlooking the calm waters of Manda Bay. Manda Bay Resort is on a secluded peninsular, close to ancient Lamu
Msambweni Beach House is in a quiet, unspoilt, unique setting on the beach surrounded by 28 acres of natural land. Choose between the main house, two luxury villas or luxury tents for a 'wild' alternative.
Palm House is designed around an open courtyard. The living and dining areas look onto the courtyard and another small side garden.
Set upon a headland of Lamu Island, Peponi offers a view of two worlds. On one hand, there are the historical scenes of Lamu Old Town, the calling to prayer of the mosques, black buibui-clad hennaed ladies and tiny, one roomed, local shops.
Situated next to the Arabic school and on the way to the Friday Mosque, Shela House is built on three floors around an open courtyard, the house well and a shady bougainvillea.
