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IBAMBE, WATAMU
DAY 1 We’ve picked a killer private villa for you in Watamu, smack on one of the top 10 beaches in the world. WaTamu, in Swahili meaning ‘place of sweet people,’ is made up of unspoiled white beaches where tropical forests meet beautiful blue lagoons and amazing coral fringes the coastline. Days here can be spent relaxing, enjoying long walks along the beach, snorkeling, kaying, SUPing, diving or learning how to kitesurf. DAY 2 The day will be spent exploring Watamu and doing any of the activities on offer. Take a ‘Oloat’ through the gentle current of mangroves of Mida Creek, or get a soccer game going in the sand. Visit the Watamu Turtle Watch project, learn about their endless efforts to save the turtles and even let the kids tag and release some little guys back into the ocean. In the afternoon, you’ll head out on traditional dhow for sunset cocktails – the kids can Oish for dinner. DAY 3 A full or half days deep sea Oishing is possible for those that wish. Head out at sunrise, surrounded by whales and dolphin, and try your luck at catching some of Kenya’s big Oish. DAY 4 Enjoy a relaxed morning and a last swim in the sea before catching a Olight back to Nairobi for your international Olight home.
I B A M B E
H O U S E
Nestled among tropical coastal indigenous forest, Ibambe has idyllic beachfront views through a palm tree grove, gently sloping away from the house to the warm Indian Ocean beyond.
A brand-new beach house completed in late 2016, Ibambe is imaginatively designed, beautifully built and furnished and expertly managed. Ibambe sits in a quiet, elevated and secluded position with direct private access to Turtle Bay – the quietest and most exclusive of Watamu’s 3 beaches. While the house is peaceful and self-contained, all the attractions of Watamu are nearby. This elegant, 5 bedroom villa is spacious and luxurious with the perfect mix of Swahili design and modern furnishings, with an eclectic mix of in�luences from around the world with all the comforts of a home. On offer will be an impressive variety of dishes, prepared with only the �inest and freshest ingredients. The fresh �ish and seafood offerings are unparalleled and only purchased from sustainable sources using traditional �ishing methods.
Beyond the fresh-water swimming pool a private path slopes gently down through indigenous forest and palm groves to the beach. Unspoilt and spectacular, it is regularly voted one of the very best in Kenya. In Kiswahili ‘Ibambe’ means to keep enjoying life and having fun – a very appropriate name for this lovely, bright and very happy holiday home.
“This stunning little escape boasts powder white beaches bordering the crystal clear coral waters of the protected W a t a m u M a r i n e P a r k .”
W A T A M U Situated on the North Coast of Kenya, approximately 100 kilometres north of Mombasa, this stunning little escape boasts powder white beaches bordering the crystal clear coral waters o f t h e p ro t e c t e d Wa t a m u M a r i n e Pa r k . Watamu is an old �ishing village that has developed into a holiday destination and is voted one of the top 10 beaches in the world. The shoreline features white sand beaches and offshore coral formations arranged in different bays and beaches. Watamu is a protected Marine National Park, and is considered one of the best snorkelling and diving areas on the coast of East Africa. The calm Mida Creek is a wonderful place to take a sunset cruise on a traditional dhow, stand up paddle board or any kind of watersport. Fishing is another major attraction, whether it being deep sea or in the shallows. Stretching along the back of Watamu is the intriguing Arabuko Sokoke Forest Reserve. The cool of the forest winding paths will take you in search of rare endemic butte�lies, birds as well as visit elephants and other wildlife at the waterhole. The forest holds another secret, the lost town of Gedi, a deserted trading Swahili-Arab town hidden deep in the forests, whose crumbling passages and walls tell of a long and mysterious past. Watamu is well known for its turtle rehabilation center, where turtles found by local �isherman, sometimes trapped in nets, washed up or sick, are taken and treated until they are healthy enough to return to the sea. Visiting the Rehabilitation Centre
is a fantastic way to see these magni�icent creatures, and you may be lucky enough to watch dozens of baby sea turtles emerge from their nest and make their way to the shore. Walk through the forest, explore the mangroves by boat, dive on the reef or try your hand at big game �ishing. At the North coast you have all these choices and more, with the space and freedom to relax, unwind, and soak up the atmosphere.
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Lake Victoria Masai Mara
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WATAMU Mombasa
G A M E - F I S H I N G Some of the most exhilarating and challenging game �ishing is available in the blue waters of W a t a m u , w a t e r s s t e e p e d i n t r a d e r o u t e h i s t o r y.
The offshore banks of Watamu and Malindi
For calm-water a�icionados, we also offer
are some of the best big game �ishing areas
light line �ishing for snapper, jack, giant
in the world, home to legendary schools of
trevally and the other large species that
yellow�in
breed in the bountiful tidal creeks of Mida
tuna,
marlin
and
broadbill
sword�ish. Anglers often catch the elusive
and Kili�i.
'Grand' or 'Fantasy Slams'. Thanks in part to the mountainous oceanic terrain, high
Beginners are taught the fundamentals of
concentrations of bait and predator �ish are
�ishing in the Indian Ocean and the trips are
easily located away from its shore.
especially enjoyable for children.
Bill�ish �ishing is now almost 100% ‘tag and release’ in Kenya, and Africa Born is a strict supporter of this conservation initiative. Kenya’s seas are �ishable from July through to late April, with the main bill�ish season running from January to late March.
“Traditionally when the KASKAZI MONSOON BLOWS, the bill�ish arrive
Africa Born’s principal guides are both quali�ied skippers and will personally host game �ishing expeditions for up to 6 guests on
our
powerboat.
comfortable,
fully
equipped
i n g r e a t n u m b e r s .”
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