Mkelekele Beach House is ideal for those who want to completely unwind, enjoy the tantalisingly turquoise warm waters of the Indian Ocean and dine on delicious fresh seafood. There are also a variety of fun activities right on the doorstep that guests can enjoy. 

 

Reef Walking

At low tide the beach is huge and great for long walks. It is fun to wander along the reef and explore the marine life in the tidal pools. Beach/tennis shoes are needed for reef walks as there are sea urchins to be wary of!

 

Sand Island

A great little activity nearby is a visit to Sand Island and the star fish conservation area. Just a ten-minute drive up the beach from Mkelekele House, Sand Island is beautiful sand spit where you can walk out on the reef and find an amazing variety of colourful starfish.

 

Snorkelling & Wasini Island

There is excellent snorkelling in the mouth of the Tiwi River. 

A great day trip is to visit Wasini Island where you can snorkel in the pristine waters of Kisite Marine Park and if you are lucky, see dolphins. The trip includes a delicious lunch of fresh sea food and you also visit community projects on Wasini Island. 

 

Scuba Diving

There are a number of operators including Dive the Crab, Southern Scuba and Diani Reef. They each provide introductory diving courses, open water, advanced, rescue and instructors courses. They are members of SSI and PADI. Most dives are held outside the fringing reef, with many sites from Tiwi-Waa in the North to Chale point/Msambweni in the south.

 

Kite surfing, kayaking and other water sports 

These are easy to come by at many of the large hotels on Diani beach.

 

Deep Sea Fishing

 

The Indian Ocean offers excellent sport fishing almost all year round and some of the most challenging and exciting deep sea fishing is available just a forty-five minute drive from Mkelekele House, in the Shimoni waters and Pemba channel. Here the chances of catching a striped Marlin are high!

 

Wildlife 

The Shimba Hills National Park and Mwaluganje Elephant Reserve are approximately 30 kilometres west of Mkelekele House and for guests that have a little more time to spare, this can make a lovely day trip.  The Shimba Hills rise to approximately 2000 feet above sea level, giving them a cooler climate, accompanied with coastal rainforest, rivers, ravines and rolling hills. They are known for birdlife, elephants, buffalo and the rare sable antelope. Sunsets and sunrises are spectacular. Tickets are required to enter the park and can be purchased at the gate.

You can also visit the Colobus Trust in Diani.

 

Golf

The most renowned golf course is the Leisure Golf Course adjacent to Leisure Lodge, about a twenty minute drive from Mkelekele House. It comprises of an 18 hole championship course beautifully laid out with pools, forests and troughs. Golf clubs can be hired and caddies are available. Private lessons can also be arranged.

 

Sky Diving

For the more daring amongst you, check out skydivediani.com for a serious adrenalin rush!