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Sanjarah Cottage Delightful Private Pool
Sanjarah Cottage is a delight. It is a wonderfully designed space set in a lush garden, with two en-suite double bedrooms, a gorgeous swimming pool and a long veranda with dreamy day beds. The open plan living room and very well equipped kitchen, offers a great place to chill and the cottage is fully staffed. It’s an easy 15 min walk to the beach and a few minutes to the creek. Watamu truly is a paradise with one of the most beautiful beaches in Africa. We look forward to welcoming you soon 😊
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🌺BAYANA HOUSE🌺 4 BEDROOM SLEEPS 8 + CHEF
Bayana is Swahili word meaning Candid, we are delighted to open our house for you & your family during your Visit in Diani Beach The house sits on 2nd row beachline,5 minutes walk to the beach The House,Pool,Compound, is Exclusive private not shared Get Discount %Depending On number of Nights. Send Us Inquiry *INCLUSIVE* "GRATIS/FREE 👇👇 ●CHEF/COOK 🚩《buy Groceries/food/Supply》 ●Free Pick Up Ukunda Airport ●Birthday Cake ●RoomCleaner PoolCleaner ●Pool&Shower Towel ●2 Reflexology massage
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The Wild Bunch Safari House
The Wild Bunch Safari House is a special place where the animals roam freely around the house! This detached self-catering house is decorated in African style with a stunning swimming pool (depth 1.6m+martini seat) integrated in the "stoep" (veranda). Attached is an outside (tree) shower and of course a large african braai and firepit. The House also has a Back Up system to help through the dark hours of Loadshedding in SA. Just 20 min from the Crocodile Bridge Gate at Kruger National Park.
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Exclusive Beach House, Shela Lamu, Kenya
Located 100 m from the Indian ocean, the house consists of 4 en suite rooms amongst which 2 master bedrooms and 2 standard berooms. Please note that we limit the number of guests to a maximum of 6 in order to preserve the house, avoid stressing our staff and maximise your experience as a guest. Each room is self contained and has a queen size bed. Two of the master bedrooms have their own private outside verandah. The house is let with a Cook who does also all the shopping and a House boy.
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Olomayiana Camp: Private Retreat; Hiking; Horses.
Olomayiana is a private, self-catering camp—your perfect retreat, work-away, or city escape. It offers fast unlimited internet for remote work, plus peace and tranquillity. The five en-suite bedrooms (tents & cottages) are spread across the camp for privacy. Enjoy the pool, horses, hiking, massage & wildlife—you won’t be bored! Our friendly staff handle cleaning, food prep & washing up. Bonus: A 6th bedroom is sometimes available—just ask! A chef and/or masseuse can be arranged with notice.
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Ecohome 5* wilderness within sight of the airport
SAGIJAJA - a tranquil piece of African architecture now with its own restaurant on-site in 6 acres of natural landscape overlooking Nairobi National Park within sight of Jomo Kenyatta International Airport The 3000-sq ft open-plan, partly suspended, high-ceiling home is fronted by floor-to-roof glass & sleeps six in 3 bedrooms. SAGIJAJA's own on-site fusion restaurant featuring African regional dishes ranging from Mozambican peri-peri to Durban Bunny Chow curry to coastal Swahili cuisine
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Explorers Paradise at Lake Kivu, Kibuye
The cottage is recently renovated and provides 2 lovely bedrooms and a modern bathroom with bathtub and shower cabin. A glass front sliding door gives direct access from the sitting room to a spacy veranda with a beautiful view over the lake, islands and peninsula. The kitchen building next door faces the lake and is fully equipped. Breakfast, lunch or dinner can be taken on another veranda next to the kitchen. It has the most stunning view over the lake and some of its beautiful islands.
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Ocean Front Bungalow, Kidoti Wild Garden
Wake up on the waterfront of the Indian ocean and a hot cup of coffee. Ocean to mouth eating fresh calamari-fish-crab, kayak to an island, watch sunsets, moon rises, bonfire evenings at waterfront restaurant/lounge. Lazy hammock days, rustic luxurious peaceful living, 6 star meals, not far from Kendwa/Nungwi. We live a simple life! This is not a luxury hotel, but a place to unwind and enjoy good company and nature. Welcome all travelers, families and couples. Breakfast is included.
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ShangriLa Villa - Private Beach and Service
An authentic holiday home that sits right on a gorgeous beach with a great lagoon. Designed by one of the island most famous architect, it is a place where life equals serenity and happiness. Wake up to the sounds of birds, sip a brewed coffee under the coconut trees, dip in the stunning lagoon and lie back in the hammock. The house is serviced daily by our two lovely housekeeping ladies who take great pride in preparing delicious local dishes. Perfect for couple as it is for families.
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Maasai Mara Villa Dominik 3br FullBoard
Enjoy a full board and singular experience at Maasai Mara Villa Dominik. Located on the escarpment overlooking the Maasai Mara ecosystem, with wide open views above the Mara Triangle. Outside the park, park fees apply only on safari days — the experience is fully explained below. Close to a Rhino Sanctuary and surrounded by wildlife, the villa offers access to activities beyond the park: nature walks, rhino encounters, walking safaris with giraffes, Maasai culture, and more.
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Rusty's House Kilifi
This little house in Kilifi has incredible views and is right on the beach front. What more could you ask for! Imagine your day starting with a swim in the ocean, stroll along an endless white sandy beach, then a delicious breakfast. Your morning could be spent with - kite surfing, snorkeling, skiing, or a visit to the town. The a Fresh seafood lunch, siesta by the amazing infinity pool and then watching the sun go down and moon come up before dinner!
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Wesa house - Large private beachfront Villa & pool
Wesa House is an eco-friendly Swahili styled villa set on a secluded beach located a few kms off the main Kilifi-Watamu/Malindi road. The house boasts beautifully furnished, spacious rooms with incredible beach and sunset views. This self-catered house is ideal for groups of friends or families and has a pool, private beach access, spacious walled garden, rooftop sundowner area, and the rate includes a house manager/chef and daily housekeeping.
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