Relax & Unwind

✕ Day 1 Photo — Diani Arrival Recommended: Diani beach · palm-lined shore · turquoise lagoon

Fly in to Ukunda Airstrip — just ten minutes from the beachfront — or arrive by road from Mombasa via the Likoni Ferry, crossing the old port channel as dhows drift past in the afternoon light. Diani Beach stretches some 17km of unbroken powdery white coral sand, sheltered by a barrier reef that keeps the Indian Ocean warm, clear, and calm. Check in to your chosen retreat, change into something easy, and let the trade winds do the rest. This afternoon is yours entirely — your first swim in the Indian Ocean, a sundowner coconut cocktail on the beach, and a fresh Swahili seafood dinner as the stars appear over the lagoon.

✕ Asha Boutique

Boutique

Asha Boutique Hotel & Bistro

Diani Beach · South Coast

An intimate, design-forward boutique retreat on Diani's prime beachfront. The award-winning Bistro serves outstanding fresh seafood and global cuisine. A complimentary afternoon tea & homemade cake ritual happens daily at 16:00 — a lovely ritual to look forward to. Warm, personal service and a calm atmosphere make Asha the quiet favourite among discerning guests.

B&B High Season (pps)

USD 150/night

Asha net USD 115 + 30% · Full Board + USD 80/pax

Regular season: USD 128/pax · Low season: USD 84/pax

✕ Diani Sea Lodge

Premium

Diani Sea Lodge

Diani Beach · South Coast

A well-loved Diani institution set in lush tropical gardens that spill directly onto the beach. Comfortable cottages and rooms are positioned for maximum ocean breeze, with a beachfront restaurant known for its grilled fish and lobster. Excellent watersports centre, deep-sea fishing charters, and a laid-back atmosphere that's impossible to rush.

From (per person sharing)

USD 169/night

Published from USD 130 + 30% agency fee

✕ Neptune Village

Luxury

Neptune Village Beach Resort & Spa

Diani Beach · South Coast

A full-service luxury resort on one of Diani's finest stretches of beach. The Neptune Village delivers a seamless all-inclusive-style experience: multiple pools, a fully equipped spa with ocean-view treatment rooms, water sports, beach volleyball, nightly entertainment, and exceptional dining ranging from Swahili barbecue nights to live seafood stations.

From (per person sharing)

USD 221/night

Published from USD 170 + 30% agency fee

✕ Day 2 Photo — Diani Activities Recommended: Snorkelling reef · Kayak · Sunset dhow · Pool

A full unhurried day on the south coast. The morning is perfect for a snorkelling excursion over the barrier reef — the coral gardens and fish life are extraordinary at low tide. For the adventurous, a half-day PADI scuba introduction dive can be arranged with the on-site diving centre. Alternatively, explore the coast by kayak through the shallow mangrove creeks north of Diani, or join a traditional outrigger fishing boat for a sunrise sail. Midday: poolside, a cold Tusker, and the kind of deep relaxation that only the equatorial coast can deliver. This afternoon, a beach massage under the casuarina trees, followed by a sundowner walk and dinner at the hotel restaurant or at one of Diani's excellent independent restaurants.

✕ Day 3 Photo — Mombasa Recommended: Fort Jesus · Old Town streets · Shanzu beach

A short transfer north of Diani brings you to Kenya's historic port city — one of the oldest continuously inhabited settlements on the East African coast, with roots tracing to the 9th century. Begin with a morning guided walk through Mombasa Old Town's labyrinthine coral stone streets: intricately carved Swahili doors, crumbling Omani mansions, spice market aromas, and the UNESCO-listed Fort Jesus overlooking the dhow harbour. Lunch at a traditional Swahili restaurant on the waterfront before checking in to your north-coast beachfront hotel — grand properties on the palm-fringed Shanzu and Bamburi beaches of the north coast. This evening, swim in the ocean or pool before a sundowner and a long, leisurely dinner.

✕ Sarova White Sands

Luxury

Sarova White Sands Beach Resort & Spa

Bamburi Beach · Mombasa North Coast

A landmark resort of 337 rooms set on Bamburi's pristine white-sand beach. The Sarova White Sands combines Swahili-inspired architecture with world-class amenities: 11 swimming pools including an Olympic-size pool, the excellent Jahazi Beach Grill, an award-winning spa, and rich cultural programming including live Taarab music and Giriama dancers. One of Kenya's most celebrated coastal addresses.

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USD 390/night

Published from USD 300 + 30% agency fee

✕ Severin Sea Lodge

Premium

Severin Sea Lodge

Bamburi Beach · Mombasa North Coast

Set in 7 acres of lush tropical gardens descending to a private beach, the Severin Sea Lodge is a beloved coastal classic known for its warm, personal hospitality. Elegantly furnished bungalows, an excellent seafood restaurant, freshwater pool, spa, and a dive centre offering daily excursions to the Mombasa Marine National Park reef. Ideal for couples seeking privacy and peace.

From (per person sharing)

USD 325/night

Published from USD 250 + 30% agency fee

✕ Serena Beach Resort

Serena Collection

Serena Beach Resort & Spa

Shanzu Beach · Mombasa North Coast

The jewel of the Serena Hotels Kenya portfolio. A magnificent Swahili-palace inspired resort set on the unspoilt Shanzu Beach, with 164 ocean-view rooms, award-winning Fountain Restaurant buffets, the Maisha Spa, and signature experiences including a "Bubbly" Beachside Breakfast ($45/pax + 30% = $58.50), Seafood Barbeque on Beach Lawns ($65/pax + 30% = $84.50), and Swahili Evening ($45/pax + 30% = $58.50).

Signature Experiences from

USD 59/person

Serena Bubbly Breakfast $45 + 30% · Room rates on request

✕ Day 4 Photo — Lamu Arrival Recommended: Lamu harbour · Old Town alleys · Dhows at anchor

A short charter flight from Mombasa deposits you into one of the Indian Ocean's most extraordinary places. Lamu is Kenya's oldest living town — a UNESCO World Heritage Site where the 7th-century Swahili civilisation still breathes through the carved coral-stone architecture, the sea-salt air, and the rhythmic creak of dhow rigging. No motor vehicles exist on Lamu Island. Transport is by donkey, dhow, or bare feet. Transfer by motorboat from the airstrip to your retreat — a short, unforgettable crossing past the old dhow harbour. This afternoon: wander the narrow lanes of Lamu Old Town, visit the 18th-century Riyadha Mosque, browse the Lamu Museum, and find a rooftop café for a spiced coffee at sunset. Dinner is a Swahili feast on the terrace.

✕ Kizingo Eco Lodge

Heritage · Eco-Luxury

Kizingo Eco Lodge

Shela Village · Lamu Island · Heritage Hotels

Tucked into the ancient dunes above Shela beach — one of East Africa's most breathtaking stretches of white sand — Kizingo is a Heritage Hotels jewel. Organic makuti-thatched cottages, bioluminescent night swims, desalinated drinking water, dune sunsets, snorkelling at Kinyika Coral Island, Sunset Dhow trips, kayaking in the mangroves, and Boda Boda safaris to Lake Kenyatta. Maximum 3 guests per room. No children under 7 years.

Peak Season (Jul–Oct) · Double

USD 455/room

Heritage published $350 + 30% · Full Board incl. · Single: USD 345

High season (Feb–Mar, Nov): Double USD 481 · Low (Apr only): Double USD 410

✕ Lamu House Hotel

Boutique Heritage

Lamu House Hotel

Lamu Old Town · Lamu Island

A beautifully restored 19th-century Swahili merchant's townhouse right in the heart of Lamu Old Town, steps from the seafront promenade. Intricate Zanzibari carved furniture, inner courtyards with jasmine-filled air, a rooftop terrace with harbour views, and a creative fusion menu drawing on Swahili, Arabic, and Indian flavours. The most culturally immersive address in Lamu — you don't just visit the Old Town, you live inside it.

Rates

On Request

Contact Wildspace for current rates · +30% agency fee applies

✕ Day 5 Photo — Lamu Farewell Recommended: Sunrise dhow · Shela Beach · Ocean view breakfast

Rise before the heat and take a sunrise dhow sail from Shela beach — the sky turns amber-pink over the dunes as dhows drift quietly on the outgoing tide. Return for a long breakfast on your terrace: fresh tropical fruit, Swahili mandazi, and strong coastal chai while the town stirs below. The morning is yours for one last walk through the alleyways — a final browse at the curio shops for hand-carved wood, silver jewellery, and kikoi textiles. Optional: a half-day snorkelling trip to Kinyika Coral Island with Kizingo (USD 65/pax) or a final massage at the lodge. Early afternoon: motorboat transfer back to Manda Airstrip for your return flight to Nairobi.