Samawati House is located on Msambweni, a secluded beach on Kenya's South Coast. The house is entirely private,ideal for family holidays or a group of friends looking for an exclusive escape. Samawati' means 'a heavenly place' in the native Digo tongue.This is an Arabesque Swahili house on a pristine 3km stretch on Kenya's Indian Ocean seaboard.
Samawati Homes Msambweni Set up on a cliff above the beach, the villa and pool enjoy sweeping views of the Indian Ocean through a grove of coconut palms. Access to the beach is via a private path - about 60 metres in length.
The house is surrounded by indigenous trees - a paradise for birds. Msambweni is unspoilt beach,safe for swimming, good snorkelling on the outer reefs steady trade winds for kite and wind surfing.www.crocodileracers.com
Accommodation & Room Types
Samawati House is a four bedroom, Lamu style villa on Kenya's south coast. With four friendly staff to look after your every need, this villa is all about chilling out by the pool, enjoying a game of table tennis, meeting the local fishermen on our quiet beach, and indulging in fresh seafood.
Sultan Suite;
The Sultan Suite features a large bathroom complete with three in built wardrobes,double sinks, a toilet and double shower room. The bedroom area is spacious and has two extra wide single beds, surrounded by a billowing mosquito net at night. There is enough space in this room to accommodate one - two children, although it is equally well enjoyed by couples. The room has a balcony which overlooks the thick indigenous forest, home to families of monkeys who enjoy the branches of the baobab tree, and further east to the azure waters of the Indian Ocean.
Simba Room;
The Simba Room features an extra wide (7ft) double bed,which looks out over the balcony and beyond to the Ocean. This room has a small desk in the corner, and chest of drawers, but is complimented by a large dressing area which features a double sink and ample wardrobe space. The room also has an ensuite bathroom with shower, sink and toilet.
North Wing (2 rooms);
Smaller than the Sultan Suite and Simba Room, the rooms in the North Wing are well positioned to accommodate children or teenagers. The rooms share one bathroom with shower, toilet and sink, and each room has twin beds, inbuilt wardrobes and a desk. These rooms also share a balcony that overlooks the garden, the indigenous forest and ocean beyond.
Dining & Staff
Samawati House is fully staffed with cook, house servant, gardener and night watchman. Samawati House is let on a self-catering basis. House cook provided will create delicious meals which feature fresh fish and seafood bought from fishermen on the beach.
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