OFFICIAL CATEGORY (Ministry of Tourism Classification): 04****
Located at the site of a 16th century Kongo mosque, South of Kenyas old Arab seaport of Mombasa, overlooking the powder white sands of diani beach and the tiwi river estuary. Spaciously set amongst more than 25 secluded acres of swaying Coconut Palm groves and magnificent old stoic Baobab, this exclusive resort hideaway recreates the by gone opulence of the rich Sultans of Zanzibar, who once ruled kenyas swahili coastline.
Location
On the South Coast of Mombasa, along diani beach. The distance is about 40 Kms from Mombasa Island, 53 Kms from Moi International Airport, 10 Kms from Ukunda Airstrip (serviced by scheduled flights), 160 kms from malindi and 540 kms from nairobi.
Climate
Generally hot, 22c 30c (72f 87f) with about 70% humidity tempered by the SE monsoon trade wind, the Kaskazi from April September and bringing the long rainsfrom April to June and gentler Kuzi (NE Monsoon) October March, that brings the short rains in november.the coastal belt usually receives between 6 9 hours of sunshine daily.