Favorite African Beach Retreats

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May 13

On a recent scouting trip, Jeremy had the difficult task of visiting a wide variety of beach properties along the coasts of Kenya and Mozambique. From bushy safari-style retreats to extravagant coastal resorts, we can help you find the perfect beach setting to relax after your safari.

Kayaking, dhow sailing, walking tours of ancient cities, diving with whale sharks, sandbar picnics, castaway cookouts, beachcombing, daily spa treatments, endlessly fresh seafood, horsebackriding, snorkeling and so much more. But mostly, sun, surf, sky, palm fronds in the breeze and sand in your toes. Whats on your list?

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Sussurro

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The name means whisper, and there is something so subtle and alluring about this place. This extraordinary minimalist lodge is located on a remote peninsula surrounded by wonder: an everchanging tidal bay, a vast, healthy mangrove forest, the mighty Indian Ocean and a warm ambiance I can’t forget.

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Asdunas

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A classic safari-style lodge on the dunes with incredible views of the Benguerra Archipelago, this all-inclusive beach retreat offers exclusivity, privacy and personalized service with daily spa treatments, great food and drink, and easy access to island excursions and unique cultural experiences.

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Azura Benguerra

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A luxury eco-retreat set on the picture-perfect shores of Benguerra Island, the lodge features hand-built beachfront villas with a focus on sustainability and barefoot luxury where you can enjoy snorkeling, diving and fishing as well as deserted beaches and breathtaking island scenery.

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Peponis

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Absolutely timeless, this family-owned boutique hotel has hosted our clients for decades. A short dhow ride to Lamu Town, the oldest & best preserved Swahili settlement in East Africa, and you have a wide pristine beach a short walk from the hotel. Swahili cuisine, culture, history and classic Kenyan hospitality.

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Kinondo Kwetu

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Easy to access but it feels like a world away, this secluded beach resort is full of Kenyan style and Swahili charm. It’s a lowkey, peaceful retreat where the forest meets the sand offering walking trails, horseback riding, ocean adventures and a beautiful beachfront massage and yoga pavilion.

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Alfajiri

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This small collection of three private villas on Kenya’s Diani Beach is handmade, soulful and owner-operated. It feels like a breath of fresh air with amazing food and personal hosting, like your Italian cousins invited you to their little corner of paradise with your own private pool, lush gardens and daily massages. Take me away!

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