Activities
A few our favourite activities to do around Diani Beach while you are staying at Kenyaways rustic, beachfront accommodation, which we have personally experienced and can recommend to you firsthand.
Pictured; A happy student having fun during a lesson with H2o instructor, courtesy H2o extreme.
Water sports
We recommend H2o Extreme which offers an excellent water sports service and assistance located next door a stone-throw away. They specialise in Kite surfing lessons and rentals to International Kiteboarding Organisation IKO standards. H2o Extreme also has a windsurf lessons and rentals for those windsurf fanatics who haven't switched to kiting yet! For those windless days there is also the option of Stand Up Paddle surfing rentals.
www.h2o-extreme.com +254 712121974
Beautiful tropical rainforest surrounds Sheldrick Waterfall.
Shimba Hills and Sheldricks Waterfall hike
Shimba Hills National Reserve is a small area about 25km from Kenyaways. You can do a day trip and hike to the Sheldrick falls, a beautiful waterfall in the midst of the forest. and then have a champagne (BYO) sundowners on the viewpoint.
You will see coastal rainforest, woodland and grassland, lots of endangered species of cycad and orchids, rare birds, butterflies and monkeys, as well as elephants, leopard, giraffe. Shimba Hills contains Kenya's only population of Sable Antelope. There are about 100 in the park.
You can stay the night at Shimba Hills Lodge accommodation as a one night excursion. The lodge is nestled in the forest on stilts and has a huge waterhole in front where you can view all the animals coming for a drink from the Lodge.
Pictured: Giraffe at Satao Camp, Tsavo East, photo courtesy of Satao Camp.
Tsavo East and West and Amboseli
Tsavo East is only a 3.5 hour drive from Kenyaways is one of the biggest National parks in the world. Tsavo West is a bit further about 5 hours from Kenyaways. Tsavo East and West National Park are one of the oldest and largest parks in Kenya. The park is divided into east and west sections by the main road from Nairobi and a railway. Named for the Tsavo River, which flows west to east through the national park, it borders the Chyulu Hills National Park, and the Mkomazi Game Reserve in Tanzania. You can see the famous 'big five' consisting of masai lion, black rhino, cape buffalo, elephant and leopard. The park is also home to a great variety of bird life such as crowned crane, Tanganika lovebird and the sacred ibis. Tsavo East is generally flat, with dry plains across which the Galana River flows. Other features include the Yatta Plateau and Lugard Falls. Tsavo West is a popular destination on account of its magnificent scenery, Mzima Springs, lava flows, good road system, rhino reserve, rock climbing potential and guided walks along the Tsavo River. A permit is necessary to climb here. Climbers should initially contact the MCK if wishing to climb here. Amboseli National Park, is a bit further than Tsavo West and takes about 6 hours to drive from Kenyaways. It is a small park but with stunning views of Mt. Kilimanjaro. The local people are mainly Maasai, and it is one of the best wildlife-viewing experiences in the world with 400 species of birds including water birds, pelicans, kingfishers, crakes, hammerkops. The park protects two of the five main swamps, and includes a dried-up Pleistocene lake and semi-arid vegetation. Amboseli National Park is the second most popular national park in Kenya after Maasai Mara National Reserve.
Pictured: snorkling off the dhow, courtesy of Pili Pippa.
Kisite Marine park
Kisite is the best place to see dolphins, turtles and all marine life really. For diving or snorkelling, take a trip with Pili Pippa Dhow safari from Shimoni by boat to the marine park and then to the Wasini island for lunch. They will organise transport, all refreshments and food, and equipment. A lovely day out for all. Best time of year…Feb, Mar, Sep, Oct, Nov, Early Dec.