Watamu beach
White sand and the low tide that uncovers the sandbanks.
Twiga & Moran · Watamu
Karibu Kenya
Your home on the Indian Ocean. Two bedrooms, a pool and private beach access right in front of the in Watamu. Rented as a whole house, from €1,000 a week.
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The Villa
Where the savannah
Where the savannah
meets the ocean
Twiga means giraffe. Moran is the young Maasai warrior. Two souls of Kenya that come together in this house: the calm of nature and the energy of those who live in it. We are inside the , on Temple Point Road in Watamu, a quiet residence of white houses with makuti roofs, wrapped in palms, banana trees and bougainvillea.
We rent out the whole house, never single rooms: two double bedrooms with solid wood beds and canopy mosquito nets, a living room furnished with sculptures, masks and fabrics collected along the Swahili coast, the veranda and the garden. Up to four guests, and nobody else.
Right in front of the village entrance there is private beach access: you walk to the sea without crossing hotels or beach clubs. The pool stays warm until sunset. No hotels, no queues: just a real house, with its staff, its garden and its silence.
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The spaces
Everything you need
Everything you need
to not want to go home
Two bedrooms, a covered veranda, a fully equipped kitchen and a discreet staff who take care of the cleaning every day. The house is always rented in its entirety, for a maximum of four guests.
Private pool
Free-form pool with a ceramic fountain, sun loungers in the shade of the palms and an outdoor shower.
The whole house, just for you
Private entrance, open-plan living room with exposed beams and rattan lamps, makuti roof. Never shared.
Two double bedrooms
Beds in solid local wood with four-poster mosquito nets, linen changed every two days.
Air conditioning
Split unit in every bedroom, ceiling fans in the living room and a generator for the hot water.
Wi-Fi & Smart TV
Wi-Fi throughout the house, TV in the living room with sound system, European sockets everywhere.
Dedicated staff
Daily housekeeping, 24-hour security and transfers arranged on request.
Private beach access
A private gate right in front of the village entrance leads straight onto the beach, on foot.
Tailor-made excursions
Safari to Tsavo, Mida Creek at sunset, the Gede ruins: we organise it all.
Gallery
A look inside
Real photographs of the house, the village and the places around it. Tap an image to open it full screen.
Nearby
Watamu, within
Watamu, within
sandal reach
Beach, marine park, Swahili ruins, forest and markets: everything within a few kilometres of the villa. Distances are approximate and measured from.
Worth seeing
Bio-Ken Snake Farm
A reptile research centre: chameleons, snakes, crocodiles.
Gede Ruins
A 13th-century Swahili town, taken back by the forest.
Hell's Kitchen — Marafa
Red sandstone canyons, best seen in the late afternoon.
Tsavo National Park
Two days: game drives until evening, a night at a lodge, up again at dawn.
We arrange transfers, excursions and safaris ourselves: just ask the staff when you arrive.
Getting here
Two airports,
Two airports,
one single destination
Watamu is reached from Malindi (the closest) or from Mombasa. We arrange a private transfer with a trusted driver: he waits for you at the exit with your name.
MYD
From Malindi
Distance~30 km
Transfer~35 min
The most convenient airport: daily domestic flights from Nairobi. You drive down the Malindi–Mombasa Road and enter Watamu from Temple Point Road.
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From Mombasa
Distance~120 km
Transfer~2h 30′
Moi International handles intercontinental flights and charters. The route runs along Kilifi and crosses the bridge over the creek: we recommend the private transfer.
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We come and pick you up
From Malindi~35 min
From Mombasa~2h 30′
Private driver, sign with your name at the terminal exit. Just mention it in the booking form and we send you the quote together with the one for your stay.
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Meet & greet
The sign with your name,
The sign with your name,
right outside the terminal
After twelve hours of flying, the last thing you want is to haggle with a taxi driver. Here is what happens when you land.
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Send us your flight number
Just write it in the booking form, even weeks in advance. If it changes, tell us and we reorganise.
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We track the flight
We check the actual landing time. If the flight is delayed, the driver comes later: you pay no surcharge and nobody leaves.
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Waiting for you with a sign
At the arrivals exit, after baggage claim, you find the driver holding a sign with your name. He gives you a hand with the suitcases.
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Straight to the front gate
Private vehicle with air conditioning and cold water on board. No stops, no other passengers: you arrive at the front door.
Waiting time included up to 60 minutes after landing. The cost depends on the airport and the number of people: we let you know together with your booking confirmation. If you prefer to sort it out yourself, no problem: taxis are easy to find right outside Malindi airport.
Booking
Lock in your dates
Two steps and you get the final quote within 24 hours. You pay nothing now.
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Rates
One whole house,
One whole house,
one single price
Rented by the week, the whole house for a maximum of four guests. Cleaning, linen and water are included. Electricity and Wi-Fi are billed separately.
Low season
The best time€1,000per week
≈ €143 per night · the whole house
April, May, June and September. Warm sea, empty beaches, the lowest prices of the year.
Mid season
Ideal climate€1,200per week
≈ €171 per night · the whole house
From January to March and from October to 14 December. Steady sunshine, few people, clear ocean.
High season
Italian summer€1,400per week
≈ €200 per night · the whole house
July and August. Cooler, breezier air, the classic time for long holidays.
Christmas and New Year
Minimum 10 nights€2,200per week
≈ €314 per night · the whole house
From 15 December to 6 January. The most sought-after period on the coast: booked months in advance.
Always included
- Daily cleaning and linen change
- Water and generator
- Use of the pool, the garden and the private beach access
- 24-hour security
On request, extra
- Electricity usage and Wi-Fi
- Private transfer from Malindi or Mombasa
- Safari to Tsavo and trips to Mida Creek
- We tell you the cost of these services together with the confirmation
Conditions
- Minimum stay 7 nights (10 over Christmas)
- Check-in from 2:00 pm, check-out by 10:00 am
- Maximum 4 guests
- No online payment when you send the request
Rates in euros, VAT and local taxes included. The price is for the whole house, not per person.
Frequently asked questions
The things
The things
people ask us
If you can't find the answer, write to us on WhatsApp: we almost always reply the same day.
Write to us on WhatsAppCan I rent just one room?
No, the house is always rented in its entirety. There are two double bedrooms and the maximum is four guests: you will never share the spaces with other travellers.
How far is the sea?
Right in front of the village entrance there is a private beach access, a few minutes away on foot without going through hotels or beach clubs. The main beach of Watamu is about 400 metres away.
What is the minimum stay?
Seven nights in every season, rising to ten between 15 December and 6 January.
What is included in the price?
Daily cleaning and linen change, water and generator, use of the pool and garden, private beach access and 24-hour security. Electricity usage and Wi-Fi are billed separately.
How do you get here from Malindi or Mombasa?
The nearest airport is Malindi (MYD), about 30 km and 35 minutes away. From Mombasa (MBA) it is about 120 km and two and a half hours. We arrange a private transfer with a driver who waits for you at the terminal exit holding a sign with your name.
Do I have to pay when I send the request?
No. The request is free and with no obligation: within 24 hours we confirm availability and the final quote, with payment terms.
When is the best time to come to Watamu?
From December to March the weather is dry and sunny. July and August are cooler and breezier, ideal if you don't like intense heat. April, May and June are the months of the long rains: it costs less and the beaches are empty.
Can I bring pets?
No, unfortunately pets are not allowed in the house.
Twiga & Moran
Kenya is waiting for you
Only a few weeks free each season. Write to us and we'll tell you straight away whether your dates are available.