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Kinasi Lodge

Kinasi is a small, private lodge situated in a coconut and cashew plantation facing Chole Bay on Mafia Island. It provides a high standard of accommodation in only twelve bungalows (one is a family unit with two bedrooms), each with a large verandah and ensuite bathroom. The bungalows have been constructed in rendered concrete block, with palm-leaf (makuti) roofs, and concrete foundations and floors. There is all-day mains electricity and hot and cold water supply from three permanent wells on the property.

Location:

The lodge is situated on a hillside overlooking the bay and islands of Chole, Jibondo and Juani.

Climate:

Warm during the day, evenings can be chilly.

Hotel Details

Number of Rooms:

A small luxury lodge for a maximum of twenty guests.

Room Dcor: The intention has been to create a resort that is relaxing and stylish, with a very personal feel. KINASI is beautifully furnished with antiques and hand-crafted furniture.

Room Amenities: Each room has an elevated wooden veranda shaded under thatch, private bathroom, armchairs, tables and hammock.

Special Features: Tranquility and privacy in beautiful, natural surroundings.

Food & Drink

The dining room is appointed with crockery and hand- blown glassware made specially for us and there are original works of art by East African artists.

Our catering is based upon local seafood: fresh fish, prawns, crab, lobster, octopus and calamari, with fresh vegetables and fruit flown from the mainland. Our breads, rolls, pizzas and variety of yoghurts, preserves and sauces are all home made, from traditional recipes. Seafood barbecues and Swahili cuisine are established KINASI customs.

General Facilities

Room Service.

Recreational Facilities

Swimming pool, gardens and beach, and the relaxed atmosphere and good company. Others include, snorkeling, scuba & Adventure diving, game fishing, sailing, bird watching and excursions to nearby ruins.

Weather Forecast

Current Situation
22.05.2012


partly cloudy
26°C
Sunrise 06:25:00
Sunset 18:13:00

Today's Forecast
22.05.2012


scattered thunderstorms
24 °C (Low)
29°C (High)
 

Tomorrow's Forecast
23.05.2012


partly cloudy
25 °C (Low)
29°C (High)
 

 
airOn request, we can combine your safari itinerary with a stay at the beach hotels in Mombasa, Malindi, Lamu and Zanzibar for any number of nights.