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A villa on Kenya's South coast pressed against the shores of Msambweni Beach is a delightful way to spend your holidays. Built in 1985 and perched up on a slight cliff this Swahili styled house is surrounded by lush coconut palms, emulating all the creature comforts of a family home. You are going to be hard pressed not to find yourself completely giving in to lazy days with the family and friends lounging around the pool, playing on the beach or indulging in conversation surrounded by the spectacular beach sunsets and sweeping views of the Indian ocean
From $NaN person/night
Swim in the pool or lounge in the garden listening to the calls of Sykes monkeys in the trees.
There is nothing more perfect for a beach holiday than direct access to 2km of splendid beach.
Spoil yourself with freshly caught seafood prepared with tasty local spices.
White washed walls stretch up through two volumes to a rich traditional thatch roofing, surrounded by indigenous trees that provide a haven for local birds and monkeys.This beautifully appointed coastal home has three communal rooms, all of which open up to outside patios.Comfy shweshwe cushions and Swahili carved tables add a distinct Kenyan flair.The ping pong table and lounge all peer through arabesque plinths and window frames to the palms, baobabs and ocean beyond.
Four spacious bedrooms rooms make up the homely accommodation for up to eight people (and a minimum of four). The sultan and Simba rooms both have large bathrooms, beautifully ornate Lamu four poster beds with mosquito netting and ample cupboard space. Two bedrooms in the north wing are perfect for the little ones as they are slightly smaller in size with twin beds and a shared bathroom.The real treat is that every room has a balcony with views to die for.
In the native tongue of Digo, Samawati translates to 'a heavenly place' , an ideal namesake for those looking for that barefoot-beach family and friends vacation.
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There is as much or as little as you would wish when it comes to activities in Msambweni. Beach walks or days by the pool are wonderfully relaxing. With Diani close by you have the options of dining out or going on dhow excursions, game drives in nearby Shimba Hills, windsurfing, diving , snorkeling and even night life for the folks.
Msambweni Beach wildlife is split between the ocean and the land. Under the rippling blue, encounter a world of unique and interesting species across a variety of colourful reefs and a ship wreck or two. Some of the species included are scorpionfish, eels, sea horses, pipe fish, gurnards, sweetlips, octopus and if you are lucky whale sharks, dolphins, turtles and humpbacked whales. On land, in the nearby forest reserves there are a variety of monkeys (including the rare Angolan colobus monkey), baboons, bush babies and variety of interesting birdlife.
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