Written by Sarah-Jayne 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 gardens, provide a 4 poster bed in the middle of your room with a mosquito net, there is air conditioning and you also have your own mini bar that is always full. In the middle of the retreat is a small pool for relaxation and is open 24 hours for those who like to take a mid night dip. There is one restaurant and bar, the food is amazing, I definitely recommend the ginger prawns that can be found on the lunch menu! there are no set meal times so just eat when you fancy it. The Gazi retreat is an eco friendly resort and so the the generator comes on at 6pm until 6am.
This resort is the complete getaway, with no phones or internet access but you do get mobile coverage. It sits on a Mangrove so to get to the beach/sand dunes you can be transported by the hotels boat or you can wait for low tide and take a walk. If you want to go to the sand dunes then the hotel can provide a picnic and take you round and leave you there for the day. I have to say it is beautiful, the water is so clear and you will find that it is only you there, it is only accessed by Gazi and so is completely private. You can also use the boat for snorkelling or bird watching at no extra cost. There is also a small Muslim village near by that you can visit, this is extra and they welcome you with open arms, this is a great opportunity to give some pens, pencils books etc to help the children with school.
Gazi retreat is on the south coast, by road and car ferry takes +/- 2 and half hours to transfer or 20 - 30 minutes from Ukunda.
Written by Sarah-Jayne 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 houses each with a private balcony that has a Jacuzzi and seating area. The bathrooms are open planned with the balcony with a beaded curtain, the rooms have 4 poster beds, with nets, the rooms are air conditioned and like the Gazi has a full minibar.
The Jacuzzi can be set up for you of an evening and you an have a glass of champagne, luxury! under your tree house you will find a swinging day bed, for that afternoon nap out of the sun. The small pool is next to the bar/restaurant and the food on offer is the same as all the other properties, and again meals are not at any set time.
The Cove is on the south coast reached by road and car ferry and takes +/-2 and half hours transfer or 30-40 minutes from Ukunda
Written by Sarah-Jayne on 13/01/10, filed under General | No Comments
This hotel has just been taken over by the same guys that run Gazi and The cove. At the moment it is more of a single ladies getaway but from 2010 this hotel is going to be another great addition to this group of retreats. It will still offer free Yoga in the morning and evening and the Spa will still be available for use at an extra charge but it will now feature a bar and a more varied menu. This will then be a more appealing retreat for you couples out there.
It has 8 rooms and they are all sea facing, the way the rooms look they are very sort of 70’s feng shui styled, with a sunken bed and candles on the surround. It sits on a beautiful beach and has a small pool in the gardens. Once this retreats in full working order it is going to be another great couples/honeymoon destination.
Shanti is on the South Coast and reached by road and car ferry and the transfer is +/- 2 and a half hours or 20-30 minutes from Ukunda.
