11 Days Idyllic Bush and Beach

House Of Waine is an 11 bedroom luxury boutique hotel on 2.5 acres that blends the elegance of gracious living with the spirit of modern Africa in an exclusive and serene setting. House of Waine provides guests with an experience that exceeds all their expectations of city hotels and is punctuated by personalised, friendly and excellent service and cuisine in beautiful surroundings.

House Of Waine is a family owned and run property and this is reflected in the name Waine which is made up of the initials of the family members. Originally a family House Of Waine, it was lovingly converted to a boutique hotel and eventually opened in 2004. The interior design takes its cue from the Matriarch of the family and is imbued with a timeless elegance much like her.

The hotel has 11 spacious rooms that are individually styled and their names reflect the different themes. 9 of the rooms can be Single/ Double or Twin rooms . All the large marble bathrooms are filled with natural light from the large windows.

Lewa Wilderness Camp is an intimate and luxurious lodge perched on the northern slopes of Mt Kenya. Lewa Wilderness is situated on the edge of one of Kenya’s most private game sanctuaries, the wildlife-rich Lewa Conservancy. Guests are accommodated in charming cottages which include spacious bedrooms, ensuite bathrooms, fireplaces and verandas.

Guest areas include a cosy sitting room, an open-air dining area and a saltwater pool boasting breathtaking panoramas of the valley below. Healthy and delicious meals are prepared with fresh produce from the lodge’s verdant organic garden. Adventures include game drives into the wildlife-rich Lewa Conservancy, camel riding, nature walks, horseriding, tennis and cultural visits to a nearby Maasai village. Those in need of leisure time can simply relax with a book in the pretty garden or take a refreshing dip in the inviting pool.

Inspired by the Swahili word for ‘suspended in mid-air’. Located high above the floor of Africa’s Great Rift Valley, Angama Mara is a remarkable owner-run safari lodge overlooking Kenya’s Maasai Mara, considered by many as the loveliest game reserve on the continent. Here guests will find a lodge where everything is as it ought to be: two intimate camps of just fifteen tented suites each, a private airfield and access to the Mara below, tailor-made safari days and a famously warm Kenyan welcome.

Perched right on the edge of the escarpment, each of Angama Mara’s spacious 100 sqm Tented Suites has floor-to-ceiling glass spanning all along the front to make the most of the dramatic views. The interiors are uncluttered, classic and above all, comfortable with splashes of Maasai Red, French Khaki, copper and brass.

Guests staying at Angama Mara are faced with many choices of how they wish to spend their day. Sunrise hot-air balloon safaris, photographing Africa’s abundant wildlife, walking on the edge of the Great Rift Valley, or visiting a Maasai family in their home – these are just a few of the adventures on offer.

Considered by many as the finest villas on the east African coast, the Alfajiri Villas is perfectly situated on popular Diani Beach, an hour south of Mombasa. Perfect for small groups, guests can choose from three villa options: Cliff, Garden or Beach – each with a stunning ocean view, sublimely spacious and breathtakingly decorated to reflect the traditions of the region or the spectacular natural surrounds. The four-bedroomed villas include lovely ensuite bathrooms, a lounge and a large veranda with a private gazebo.

Guest areas include large verandas, lush gardens and a swimming pool at the edge of a small cliff jutting into the sea. Feast on impossibly fresh seafood and Mediterranean-inspired menus, paired with a selection of fine wines. The retreat’s chefs will expertly design tailor-made menus served in the comforts of your villa. Golf enthusiasts will be thrilled with the 18-hole championship golf course, located just two minutes away. Non-golfers can throw on their fins and explore the coral reef on a snorkelling trip, relax with a massage or, at an additional cost, can partake in a scuba diving adventure, deep-sea fishing, kite surfing, quad biking or safari activity.