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Situated just off the Lamu Road on the Kenyan Coast, 30 minutes north of Malindi, the local area has a lot to offer. The beach itself is totally uncrowded and stretches for miles on end. It is uniquely beautiful with its glittering sand and rolling dunes.

Located a 15 minute walk down the beach is the only hotel, Che Shale, which is home to a world-class kitesurfing centre, fantastic seafood restaurant and a good watering hole. They can also organise deep-sea fishing and dhow sailing trips, with a seafood BBQ lunch and snorkelling.

Activities

Dhow boat trips

Kitesurfing

Deep sea fishing

Markets and Old Town in Malindi

Robinson Island

Snorkelling at the Malindi Marine National Park

Hell's Kitchen in Marafa

Ruins of Gedi

Snorkelling at the Watamu Marine National Park

Arabuko-Sokoke Forest

Bio-Ken Snake Farm in Watamu

Watamu Turtle Watch

Safaris in Tsavo East National Park

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Reviews

  • We are very much enjoying our relaxing stay at Ampoja, with our fabulous beach almost all to ourselves in front of us. Chrispus and the team have been terrific. Well done on creating a lovely relaxed home and team.

    Peter Mallinson

    Unforgettable stay; beautiful house and lovely staff. When can we come back?

    Stephen

  • We had such an incredible experience. Beautiful location and such attentive staff. Food and service were excellent. I am sure we will be back soon.

    Gemma

    We had a wonderful stay at Ampoja House and were very sorry to leave yesterday. We would definitely love to return. Chrispus and the rest of the team were fabulous! It is rare to find a team of so many who were all working so hard whilst at the same time respecting our privacy, and always bearing smiles. Thank you to your team for their hospitality!

    Shelina Allport

  • Alice and I absolutely loved our time at your house. The beauty and privacy of Ampoja is simply wonderful and we had a fantastic stay, with lots of laughs, delicious food, a beverage or two and perfect weather. You have built a truly wonderful house in a fantastic spot and were incredibly generous to rent it to all of us. Thank you also to your wonderful team who could not have done more.

    Richard

    Thanks for such great food and a wonderful place.

    Jacob

  • Fantastic place, fantastic people and amazing mangoes! Loved it!

    Lars

    Thank you so much for sharing such a picturesque gem with us. I will never forget the time spent here.

    Chloe Warren

  • It’s an extraordinary place. There are few times I’ve been more relaxed in my life.

    Joe Bourne

    A very lovely little heaven on earth. Asante for warm welcome.

    Dennis Amonde

  • Thank you so much for such a magical stay – it is such a relaxing paradise here. Thank you also to the incredible staff who looked after us so well and cooked such delicious food!

    Aimee Hutchinson, Joe Bourne, Loren Kock & Nick Lawson

    Thank you for sharing paradise. Fab stay and delish food. Huge thanks, too, to all the staff.

    Ray & Annie Jenkins

  • Awesome place and quite soothing. Worth visiting again!

    Lyn Okello