Bahari Dhow Beach Villas | Diani Beach Hotels ,Kenya
Bahari Dhow, located directly on Diani Beach in Kenya, offers you the perfect combination of a simple and comfortable “home away from home.” The ideal get away for a family or group of friends looking to relax, soak up the African sun without the limitations of a hotel.
Only 40 km from Mombasa, Diani beach is world renowned for its pristine beauty and soft white sand, not to mention perfect conditions for a variety of water sports, created by the presence of several coral reefs off the coast of East Africa. We are ideally situated next to providers offering different types of activities from scuba diving to game drives to golf, and almost everything in between. Specialty restaurants abound as well as ample shopping facilities spread along the ever growing Diani Beach.
Bahari Dhow comprises of 24 fully furnished self contained, double storey villas, each with three large ensuite bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, dining and living room. Feel free to have your own cook prepare your food at your own time or allow us the pleasure to prepare your menu of choice at your own time – breakfast, lunch and dinner.
All villas have pool views, while others also have full beach views (some with two beach views) or partial beach views.
The Villas:
Double storey
2,800 square feet
3 bedrooms, all ensuite
Fully equipped modern kitchens
Living room and dining room
Satellite TV, air conditioners and telephones
Available on daily, weekly, monthly and annual basis
If you have an attraction for a coastline offering endless palm-fringed, white sandy beaches, then welcome to the exotic world of Bahari Dhow, the unspoiled holiday home, with a personal touch…
Facilities and Amenities:
Beach bar and restaurant
Sheesha Lounge (under renovations)
Three swimming pools
World class beach front
Fully furnished villas with A/C, satellite TV, telephone
24 hr security guards
Personal cook and/or maid service
Personal sun beds
Airport pick up and drop off service
Activities:
Jet skiing
Glass bottom boat rides with snorkeling around the coral reef
Scuba diving
Golf
Kite Surfing
Wind Surfing
Deep sea sport fishing
Buggies (discover local villages using small two-seater buggies, and experience their way of life)
Game drives and safaris to famous Kenyan national parks
LOCATION
Please contact us to arrange pick up from Moi International Airport in Mombasa or from the Diani airstrip. Alternatively, many taxis are also available from Moi International Airport, and rates can be negotiated.
From Nairobi by Air:
There are daily flights from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi to Moi International Airport in Mombasa. Alternatively, you can fly from Wilson airport in Nairobi directly to the Diani airstrip, thereby avoiding the traffic and potential delays in Mombasa town and at the ferry!
From Nairobi by Road:
Take the A109 (Mombasa Road) towards Mombasa. The drive is 500 km to Mombasa. Although the 100 km stretch after Nairobi can be a little uncomfortable, the remainder of the drive is quite smooth. A new road is currently being built.
Soon after Moi International Airport in Mombasa, the A109 crosses the bridge and becomes Jomo Kenyatta Ave as it enters the town of Mombasa island. Once in Mombasa town, see below.
From Mombasa town:
Follow Jomo Kenyatta Ave south, past the Akamba bus station to Digo Road / Nyerere Ave. Turn right onto Digo Road / Nyerere Ave and drive 2 km to the ferry (aka Likoni ferry). You can also take a taxi to the ferry.
Depending on traffic, you may have to wait up to 30 minutes to an hour for the ferry. Once you have crossed the ferry on to the south coast, drive approximately 30 km on the Diani-Ukunda road to Ukunda junction. Turn left at Ukunda junction and drive a further 2 km to Diani Road. Turn left at the T-junction on to Diani road and drive 1 km to arrive at Bahari Dhow Beach Villas.
Nearest airstrip: Diani Airstrip, located approximately 5 km from Bahari Dhow Beach Villas.
Nearest international airport: Moi International Airport in Mombasa, 50 km from Bahari Dhow Beach Villas.
Nearest ferry service: Kenya Ferry Service, 35 km from Bahari Dhow Beach Villas.
Nearest Hospital: Diani Hospital is less than 1 km (approximately 500 meters) from Bahari Dhow Beach Villas.
Nearest shopping centre: There is a small sopping center with a supermarket directly across our property and other shopping centres along Diani road, all within 2 – 3 km from Bahari Dhow Beach Villas.
