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World Heritage Update

Posted on 01/08/11, filed under Kenya, Kenya Beach, Kenya Safari | No Comments

Do you remember i touched upon “what to do in Mombasa” in my blog “There’s more to Mombasa than its beaches“…. well good news has followed with Fort Jesus, Mombasa’s most popular tourist attraction being added to the Unesco’s World Heritage List. The Fort has been considered with having outstanding universal value and joining the 936 [...]

Africa Skys Big Weekend

Posted on 18/05/11, filed under General, Kenya, Kenya Beach, Kenya Safari, Lamu, Mozambique, Namibia, Namibia Safari, News, South Africa, South Africa Safari, tanzania, Zambia, Zanzibar | No Comments

After the success of the nations favourite radio show, Radio 1s Big Weekend, it has got us here thinking what we can offer to our customers to make you have an even better weekend. So here at Africa Sky we are having our own “Big Weekend”. This will be exclusive to all Africa Sky customers [...]

Mombasa’s Restaurants

Posted on 16/05/11, filed under General, Kenya, Kenya Beach | No Comments

A question which is on my mind and maybe on yours when traveling abroad is how good is the food and is there anywhere to eat outside of the hotel. Well if traveling to the Mombasa Coast, I can confirm that you do have a choice of restaurants and bars which are of good quality [...]

There’s more to Mombasa than its beaches….

Posted on 13/05/11, filed under General, Kenya Beach | No Comments

The coastal city of Mombasa is known for its stunning beaches but do you know that this historical city has so much more to offer….From city tours to dhow cruises to the most obvious – gamedriving on safari, all these excursions are available to enjoy whilst staying at your Mombasa beach hotel. Arabian Nights, an [...]

Diamonds… Superior in Style, Excellence in Value

Posted on 31/03/11, filed under General, Kenya Beach, Zanzibar | No Comments

This spring we have some amazing offers for our Luxury Hotels in Kenya and Zanzibar. These hotels have everything you need from a wide range of activities to just sitting on the beach to relax and unwind. There are three Diamonds properties which we feature and would definitely recommend you visit one of these to [...]

Happy Customers

Posted on 18/02/11, filed under General, Kenya, Kenya Beach, Kenya Safari | No Comments

 Great feedback from happy clients who booked 2 nights at Porini Rhino Camp, 2 nights at Porini Lion Camp along with time on the beach at Pinewood Village and Sable Valley – just what we always like to hear! The trip far exceeded all of the expectations that we had.  The Porini camps are just a wonderful way to [...]

The Joys of Nairobi Airport – Mark Tanner

Posted on 17/07/10, filed under Kenya, Kenya Beach, Kenya Safari, Lamu, News | No Comments

There’s nothing like arriving from a long flight, stepping out of the plane and feeling the warm blast of equatorial air that meets you.  At Nairobi, once you have made your way up the boarding gateway, you enter the main concourse which is lined with Duty free shops and departing passengers.  Following the signs you [...]

Porini Camps, Safaris and Sundowners ..

Posted on 11/04/10, filed under Kenya, Kenya Beach, Kenya Safari, South Africa, South Africa Safari | No Comments

Rosemary, our Chairman tells us of her recent trip to Kenya and the Porini Camps … ‘Although we’d been on safari in South Africa, this was our first visit to Kenya, and we were unsure what to expect. We researched a number of options, and decided to stay in two luxury tented camps, both Porini camps. On [...]

Mombasa Serena

Posted on 13/01/10, filed under Kenya Beach | No Comments

This hotel has a lot more to offer mod cons wise. The rooms are of a good standard and offer double or twin beds, with mosquito nets, air conditioning, mini bar, safe and TV. The hotel has 3 restaurants, 1 of which is a seafood restaurant. It is on a lovely stretch of beach and [...]

Gazi Retreat

Posted on 13/01/10, filed under Kenya Beach | No Comments

If you are looking for something a little bit special then Gazi is it! No children are allowed and so it is a peaceful paradise for those of you that want a romantic hideaway or just a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life.  The accommodation - 8 luxury rustic tents dotted around the [...]

The Cove Retreat

Posted on 13/01/10, filed under Kenya Beach | No Comments

This retreat is owned by the same people that run Gazi and Shanti retreats, and I have to say WOW, for something with that little bit extra this is the place to go, it is ideally suited to couples and would be an amazing honeymoon option, the rooms are tree houses, there are 7 luxury [...]

Papillon Lagoon Reef and Ngutuni Safari Lodge

Posted on 13/01/10, filed under Kenya Beach, Kenya Safari | No Comments

This is a large 3 star property, it has quite a large pool that has a swim up bar, so when it’s really hot you can cool down and have a drink at the same time.  The rooms are basic and have a balcony or terrace and offer double beds with nets. The food is [...]

Asha Cottages

Posted on 13/01/10, filed under Kenya Beach | No Comments

This has to be one of my favourite properties in Mombasa. It is a beautiful small hotel with only 5 rooms and is a real home away from home, owned and run by Dominique and John. It is set on a great beach location and it is just lovely. The standard of this small property [...]

Turtle Bay

Posted on 13/01/10, filed under Kenya Beach | No Comments

I really enjoyed my stay at this hotel, for a 3 star property I thought it was great and offered a lot for your money. Great for families mainly but couples and singles on a budget will also enjoy this property. There are 2 pools one for the families and one for adults only. This [...]

Kenya Cuts Entry Visa Costs

Posted on 18/03/09, filed under General, Kenya, Kenya Beach, Kenya Safari | No Comments

Kenya is halving the cost of entry visas to encourage tourism to the country….. The visa cost is being reduced from $50 to $25 and with no cost for children under 16 from April 1 until the end of 2010.  A family of four will now pay $50 for the two adults, giving a saving [...]

WHITE SANDS HOTEL

Posted on 30/10/08, filed under Kenya Beach | No Comments

The White Sands lies on Bamburi beach on the north coast of Mombasa. I have stayed at this hotel and I was very impressed, it has a great pool area that has plenty of sun beds available to relax and as there are five to choose from you are bound to find a good spot. [...]

Voyager Family Beach Hotel in Kenya

Posted on 02/05/08, filed under Kenya Beach | No Comments

Voyager Beach Resort is now the number one beach hotel on the Trip Advisor travel review website. Voyager is a great family focused resort which offers a huge range of activities to keep all the family as active or relaxed as they choose to be. The beach at Nyali is one of the best in [...]

Pinewood Village – Kenya’s superb family-friendly beach hotel

Posted on 01/05/08, filed under Kenya Beach | 1 Comment

A family-friendly hotel offering personal chefs and kite surfing – what more could one ask for! Pinewood Village, one of our recommended beach hotels on the Kenya coast – we have given it our ‘Best in Customer Services’ award for the last two years – is opening again in June following it’s annual refurbishment. The [...]

Hemingways Hotel Watamu Kenya Coast

Posted on 10/04/08, filed under Kenya Beach | No Comments

Hemingways Hotel is one of Kenya‘s most popular beach hotels.  The hotel is in Watamu and overlooks the stunning beach of Watamu Marine Park The beach at Hemingways has, and rightly so, been voted by the Sunday Times in the top 10 beaches of the world list. Hemingways is well know for its deep sea [...]

Kinondo Retreat, the no frills beach resort

Posted on 21/02/08, filed under Kenya Beach | 1 Comment

Kinondo Retreat – formerly Kokonut Cottages – is a pure gem.  Located on the south coast of Mombasa, about 15 mins south of Diani Beach.  The road ends and a rocky track begins, which you follow for about 10 mins wondering where it will take you.  I spent 6 days at Kinondo and absolutely loved [...]

Boutique Kenya Beach Hotel

Posted on 15/02/08, filed under Kenya Beach | No Comments

The Flamboyant Hotel is a new boutique hotel located on Diani Beach, south Mombasa. The hotel is one of Kenya‘s first boutique hotels, it only has eight rooms all focused around an open courtyard. The beach at the Flamboyant is excellent, located on the best area of Diani beach, with its huge white beach and [...]

New Spa At Kenya Beach Hotel

Posted on 25/04/07, filed under Kenya Beach | No Comments

I recently stayed at the Leopard Beach Hotel in Mombasa, Kenya and experienced the new Uzuri Spa. I was very impressed – the spa is tucked away right at the back of the hotel, the treatments on offer are very varied – from facials, massages to reiki -  and at very reasonable prices, facial which [...]