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Papillon Lagoon Reef

4 stars

Kenya - Diani Beach, Africa

For your windsurfing, kitesurfing and surfing holiday to Diani Beach, Kenya, Papillon Lagoon is a superb hotel situated on the pristine white beaches of south coast of Kenya. With prime position on the stunning Diani Beach approx 1.5 hrs drive from Mombasa Airport this hotel is a gem of a place. Diani town’s many local shops and restaurants are just a short taxi ride away.


Location
The hotel is located directly on Diani Beach approximately 32km south of Mombasa  and around 1.5 hrs drive from Mombasa Airport. Diani town's many local shops and restaurants are just a short taxi ride away.


Accommodation

150 comfortable air-conditioned rooms built in Swahili style nestled in exotic gardens where colobus monkeys populate ancient baobab trees. Garden rooms are air-conditioned with a view of the garden/pool, ceiling fan, double or twin beds, mosquito net, safe, telephone, shower & wc and balcony or patio. Family cottage rooms have garden view and an area with two extra beds. Beachfront rooms are as garden rooms plus four poster bed, bath, TV, fridge, balcony or patio and sea view.


Facilities
Large free form pool with swim-up bar, two restaurants, choice of bars, tennis court, diving centre, children's pool, games area and regular evening entertainment. All inclusive includes: Buffet breakfast, lunch in the Pool Side restaurant and dinner in the main restaurant. Afternoon tea. A choice of cocktails, local beers, soft drinks, house spirits, house wines and mineral water is served by the glass. Note: A la carte meals, room service, snacks, non house brand wines and spirits and bottled water are excluded and must be paid for locally.


Windsurfing/Kitesurfing
The centre is based approximately 10 minutes walk along the beach.     
 

Tsavo Safari (1 night) from £149

Ngutuni is an authentic safari lodge located in the heart of a private game sanctuary, surrounded on three sides by Tsavo East National Park. The lodge overlooks a water hole and is set against the spectacular backdrop of the Sagala Hills, only 2.5 hours drive from Mombasa. Once home to the infamous 'man eating lions of Tsavo' who preyed on men constructing the railway line between Mombasa and Kampala, the sanctuary and surrounding national park are best known today for their fantastic variety of wildlife.

Day 1 Morning departure from your beach hotel and drive to Tsavo East National Park. Game drive and continue to Ngutuni Lodge for lunch. Afternoon game drive in search of lion, elephant, buffalo, eland, giraffe, zebra, kudu and possibly rhino. 
Return to Ngutuni Lodge for dinner. During the evening watch animals emerge from the bush and drink at the softly illuminated water hole. Overnight stay at Ngutuni Lodge.

Day 2 Early morning game drive in Ngutuni's private 10,000 acre game sanctuary. This is the perfect time to see animals foraging for food before the heat of the day sets in. Return to the lodge for breakfast where we hope to enjoy the sight of elephant and buffalo drinking at the water hole. After a leisurely breakfast check out and return to Mombasa, arriving around noon. Drop off at your beach hotel. 


Our Opinion
A gem of a place. With spacious grounds, set on spectacular Diani beach, friendly service, ideal for couples, groups and families looking for a relaxed beach holiday. We highly recommend the 2 night safari at sister property Nguntuni Lodge in Tsavo.

 

 Longer Safaris available on request with tailor made itineraries. Call 01273 844919 for details.

 
Price from £790 Including flights - Enquire about this hotel >

Fact File

Sailing Conditions

Winter On Shore Winter Off Shore Summer On Shore Summer Off Shore

Suitability:

Beginners 

Intermediates 

Freestyle 

Wave 

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Great Reasons to go to Diani Beach, Kenya

Best Time: Mid June - Mid Sept,
Dec - Mid March.
Launch: Tidal, sandy beach into
standing shallow water for 150m.
Wind Direction: Cross shore
from right (winter), left (summer)
Wind Type: Thermal, Monsoon.
Shorebreak: None to slight
depending on tide.
Water Conditions: Flatwater lagoon, reef / waves 3-400m out. Slightly
choppy on high tide & swells in winter.
Suitability: All levels.
  • Ideal for Learning to Kite.
  • Wide sandy beaches for launching.
  • Choice of all inclusive or boutique hotels on the beach.
  • Family friendly holiday.
  • PADI dive centre.
  • Take a Safari - 2 day mini Tsavo Safari from £149pp full board.

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