Msambweni Beach House | The Safari Awards

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Msambweni Beach House

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Msambweni Beach House

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FINALIST BEST BEACH SAFARI PROPERTY IN AFRICA

What's Special About Msambweni Beach House

The celebrated Belgian chef creates top-notch cuisine with Swahili, Belgian and French influences. Private beach picnics can be arranged and there is plenty to occupy: snorkelling, fishing and kite-surfing, and spa treatments and massages for the less athletic. Suites and villas have chic, Swahili-style décor.

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Msambweni Beach House was nominated in the following category:
Best Beach Safari Property in Africa (Finalist)

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Accommodation overlooking the pool
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  • Accommodation overlooking the pool
  • Seating around the fire pit

Msambweni House is set on a 40 feet high cliff in a quiet, unspoilt setting on the beach along a four mile coastline. Family owned and run, Msambweni House consists of the main house, with three spacious rooms, one ocean suite, and three totally private villas.

All you need to know

Intro
Msambweni House is set on a 40 feet high cliff in a quiet, unspoilt setting on the beach along a four mile coastline. Family owned and run, Msambweni House consists of the main house, with three spacious rooms, one ocean suite, and three totally private villas.
Highlights
‘Beach Bliss’, a hedonistic escape that makes a perfect follow-on to bush adventures. With a private beach, infinity pool, complimentary massages, and a verandah for sunset cocktails, it’s pure relaxation.
Need To Know
The celebrated Belgian chef creates top-notch cuisine with Swahili, Belgian and French influences. Private beach picnics can be arranged and there is plenty to occupy: snorkelling, fishing and kite-surfing, and spa treatments and massages for the less athletic. Suites and villas have chic, Swahili-style déco
Safaris
Driving, walking, diving, canoe, cycling, fishing. Excursions to Kisite Marine Park, a great place for snorkelling and diving with turtles, swimming with dolphins (well-trained divers on a private boat) and lunch on Wasini Island.
Wildlife
Msambweni means ‘The Land of Sable Antelope’ but the main safari focus now is on an abundance of marine wildlife, including whales, dolphins and turtles. Game drives to Shimba Hills National Park and Tsavo National Park.

Quick Facts

Region
Africa
Average Stay
7 nights
Average Price
US$500
Child Policy
Children under 16 allowed in Main House when booked exclusively
Private Villas – 12 years and older allowed
Accommodation
Accommodates 24 people in 12 rooms – Msambweni Main House, Msambweni Luxury Ocean Suite and 3 Villas
Accolades
The Independent Magazine 2008: “…If you’re after isolation, then press on south to Msambweni, where the upscale Msambweni House is the only hotel of note.”
Marie Claire February 2009: “Thirty miles south of Mombasa, Msambweni House is a hedonistic escape that makes a perfect follow-on to bush adventures.”
Season
Low Season: 5th January to 15th July;
16th October to 20th December
Mid Season: Easter Weekend;
16th July to 15th October
High Season: 21st December to 4th January
Region
Africa

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