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 Overlooking
the blue waters of the Indian Ocean, the Driftwood Beach Club is
located on a beautiful tropical palm fringed beach just south of
Malindi on the Kenyan coast. Established over 40 years ago, the
Driftwood has preserved the essence of a traditional Kenyan beach
holiday - tranquil, informal, fun and relaxed. This unique
accommodation offers sea view dining, the best pub in town and
wonderful fresh seafood. It combines hospitality, relaxation and
informality - all at its best! It also offers world class deep sea
fishing and adventurous Scuba diving.
Since it began, the Driftwood has been an important part of the
Malindi community and is a popular place to meet for a meal and a
drink.
A short distance from Malindi Town and from Malindi Airport, the
Driftwood is easily accessible. Several airlines fly a daily
scheduled service from Nairobi, Kenya's capital.
Fishing
Deep sea fishing is one of the main attractions of Malindi and
offers some of the finest big game fishing in the world. Of world
renown is the sailfish and broadbill fishing. Three of the Marlin
family also occur on the north Kenya coast – black marlin, blue
marlin and striped marlin and, along with numerous other species, it
is easy to see why Malindi is famous for its great variety of deep
sea fishing. It is internationally recognized that Kenya offers one
of the best chances to catch a ‘fantasy slam’ (5 different billfish
species in one day). A wide variety of angling, including fly
fishing for sailfish and broadbill, overnight trips to North Kenya
Banks for broadbill, marlin, yellowfin tuna and shark can be
arranged from the Driftwood Beach Club. The season starts in late
July and runs through to early April.
Activities
The Driftwood Beach Club
can offer a wide variety of activities includingdeep
sea fishing, scuba
diving, snorkeling,
golf at the Malindi Golf Club andbird
watching in
the Arabuko-Sokoke Forest. Near the forest are the famous Gedi ruins
(large 13th - 17th century deserted Swahili town) which are always
worth a visit. Or take a sundowner dhow cruise on Mida Creek - a
rare experience!
For both beginners and those with more experience kite surfing is
available within easy access to the Driftwood. Wind surfing and
water skiing can also be arranged.
Alternatively, let us organize a safari for you to Tsavo East,
Kenya's biggest National Park where a variety of animals such as
elephant, lion, leopard and a host of plains game can be seen. Tsavo
East is also rich in bird life.
Scuba Diving out of Malindi offers a wonderful experience for
beginners as well as experienced divers. All lessons and diving
excursions are handled by experienced PADI Divemasters and
Instructors. Diving takes place in the nearby Marine National
Parks and Reserves with their spectacular 'drop offs' - where you
can see barracuda schools, turtles, grouper, scorpion fish, moray
eels, stingrays, and a myriad of other colourful fish. When in
season our coast is famous for whalesharks and manta rays, to dive
with them is one of the most fantastic adventures of the
underwater world.
Snorkeling -
Snorkel in Kenya's coral reefs. Whether viewed through a glass
bottomed boat or with a mask, snorkel and flippers, the variety
and colours of the coral and fish are simply stunning. You will be
surprised how close you can get to the tropical fish without
upsetting them in these wonderful Coral Gardens.
Bird Watching -
The Kenya Coast is a bird watching haven and hosts three Important
Bird Areas.
The Arabuko-Sokoke Forest - a small surviving part of an
indigenous coastal forest to which a visit can be arranged. The
Sokoke Scops Owl, the Sokoke Pipit or Clarke's Weaver are all
peculiar to this forest. You could also hope to see the Elephant
Shrew and the Bushy Tailed Mongoose.
Mida Creek is a beautiful inlet from the Indian Ocean which is
home to large numbers of wading birds including the more elusive
Greater Flamingos and Crab Plovers and has wonderful bird watching
opportunities.
Trips are easily organised by the Driftwood Beach Club.
Sabaki River Mouth where the river with three names (Athi, Tana
and finally the Sabaki) meets the Indian Ocean is an interesting
place to visit and you are likely to see many different species
here.
Accommodation
The accommodation at the Driftwood Beach Club is stylish and
comfortable with a range of options to choose from, Individual
cottages, Superior Luxury Cottages and our Villas, so you can tailor
make your perfect beach holiday.
All rooms are air-conditioned and en-suite with spacious mosquito
nets and are individually situated in the lush tropical gardens, all
with easy access to the pool and seconds from the ocean.
- Cottage -
Each individual cottage is nestled in our beautiful tropical
gardens set amongst the palm trees. The thatched (makuti) roof is
a typical Kenyan coastal feature and the verandah gives you a
chance to relax in peace and quiet and is perfect for an evening
sundowner.
They are all air-conditioned, en-suite with a large mosquito net
surrounding the bed and have safety deposit boxes. No two cottages
are alike and all are equally charming.
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Villas -
Named after islands in the Lamu archipelago on Kenya's north coast
- Pate, Kiwayu and Shela are the three exclusive villas. Situated
in an attractive walled tropical garden, they are only 2 minutes
from the beach. Each villa has two large air-conditioned, en-suite
bedrooms with large mosquito nets. They are also equipped with
ceiling fans for those who prefer not to use air-conditioning.
They have a light and airy, spacious sitting room and a small
kitchenette. Each one overlooks the private pool and each villa
has a seating/sunbathing area immediately in front of it.
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Superior Cottage -
The two luxury superior cottages, Manda and Lamu, also take their
name from islands in the Lamu archipelago on the north coast of
Kenya. Each cottage has two spacious rooms, air-conditioned and
en-suite. Every room is furnished with spacious mosquito nets.
Each luxury cottage has a lounge, bar, fridge and verandah
overlooking the private swimming pool. Set in their own tropical
garden only seconds away from the beach, these luxury cottages are
perfect for increased privacy and seclusion.
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