Attractions and Excursions
Msambweni is a small fishing village within Kwale County, in Southeast Kenya. Jinchini House is further on from the village in a quiet spot with some other private houses and is a 40 minute drive from Ukunda Airstrip. This makes Jinchini perfectly suited to combine a Kenyan safari with a coastal holiday. You can also drive to Tsavo in around 5 hours or catch the Madaraka Express Train from Mombasa to Voi, just outside Tsavo.
What to do in and around Jinchini House, Msambweni.
Kisite - Mpunguti Marine National Park - About an hour's drive from Jinchini is Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park. Sail on a traditional dhow around Wasini Island, snorkel in the islands marine conservation area and be amazed at the sight of dolphins. Charlie Claws: www.wasini.com / or www.pillipipa.com
Colobus Conservation - this charity run organisation helps protect the endangered Anglan Colobus Monkey. A guided walk along the nature trail for a personal introduction to a wild colobus troop and other wild monkeys - vervets, sykes and baboons. www.colobusconservation.org
Kite Surfing, Windsurfing, SUP - www.h2o-extreme.com or www.thekenyaway.com near Diani
Guided quad or buggy drives Explore Diani, or Shimba Hills on single or double buggies or quad bikes. Prices start at around £50 for a single buggy. www.adventures-xplore-diani.com/
Leisure Golf Club, Diani - A picturesque championship size 18 hole coastal course buttressed by the vast ocean on one hand and lush tropical vegetation on the other. Leisure lodge resort: https://leisuregolfdiani.com/
Scuba Diving in Diani - Enjoy one of the most wonderful scuba diving experiences from Diani Marine Diving Centre. www.dianimarine.com
Mini safari at the Shimba Hills National Park - An hour's drive from Jinchini is the Shimba Hills National Park and the impressive Sheldrick Falls; rich in game including elephant, and the home of the only sable antelope in Kenya. There is accommodation at the Shimba Hills Lodge built around a natural forest watering hole. https://www.shimbalodge.net/
Restaurants and Bars
Sails Beach Bar and Restaurant, Diani Beach Rd www.almanararesort.com
Sands at Nomads www.thesandsatnomad.com
The Salty Squid Bar at Kenyaways, Galu Beach www.saltysquidbeachbar.com
