Location: Diani Beach, Kwale County, Kenya
Overview
A multi-award winning property, consistently rated no.1 in Kenya for Luxury and Service by Trip Advisor and winners in the World Travel Awards for Kenya’s Leading Boutique Hotel. At “The Maji” it is believed that people are what make an experience. Children over 12 years are welcome at all times however, under 12 years on exclusive use basis only or during special family weeks.
With 15 unique and individually designed rooms and suites. Its eclectic décor blends the old and the new – the use of local natural materials, driftwood, colonial and Swahili antiques, mixed with original tribal handicrafts and modern African paintings gives the property an intriguing taste of Africa.
Uniqueness of this Camp
At The Maji, they believe that the way forward for sustainability of our planet is to practice responsible tourism; from the protection of our wildlife and its environment, the human wildlife conflict, The Maji are determined and committed to do their part in minimizing the impact on their surroundings by caring for wildlife and reducing our carbon footprint by practice and education.
The Maji’s initiatives includes regular beach clean ups amongst the staff and local communities through the “Green Team”, discouraging the illegal trade of shells and the destruction of the coral reef, ensuring all seafood bought in the hotel kitchen is from sustainable sources and measured/weighed in accordance to sustainable fishing guidelines.
Other projects include upcycling furniture in their own workshops and discouraging the illegal destruction of their indigenous forests in Kenya. In aiming to reduce the impact on their environment at The Maji they try to recycle their waste as much as possible.
With a Bio waste water recycling plant, they make their own garden compost, and separate their trash and ensure it is recycled responsibly, they use solar energy and eco biodegradable cleaning and laundry products as well as providing handmade luxury Eco products to our guests from local cottage industries.
Accommodation
his Boutique Hotel features 15 individually designed and furnished rooms classified under 6 different categories:
- 1 Single Garden View Room located on the First Floor. First Floor. Queen Size Bed. Shower.
- 4 Superior Garden View Rooms. 2 located on the Ground Floor. 2 located on the first floor.
- 4 Superior Garden View Rooms. 2 located on the Ground Floor. 2 located on the first floor.
- 4 Deluxe Ocean View Rooms. 3 located on the First floor and 1 on the Top floor.
- 3 Ocean Suites. 1 located on the Ground Floor, 1 located on the First Floor and 1 on the Top floor. The Jacuzzi Suite is located on the first floor includes bathroom Jacuzzi and rain shower.
Amenities
Room Amenities: Balcony, Bedside table, Dressing Mirror, Free Bottled Water, Linen, direct dial, wireless connectivity, Coffee/Tea making facilities, High Speed Wi-Fi, Mini Fridge, Courtyard/Balcony, either Garden Facing or Ocean View, Mosquito Net, Air Conditioning, Digital Safe Box, Flat-Screen TV, Hair Dryer.
Hotel Amenities: The Maji supports various conservation and animal welfare charities and organizations, has its own guarded Turtle Relocation Site. The Maji supports many women’s groups, charities, orphanages and self-help groups locally.
Activities
Diani Beach offers a variety of activities and experiences to suit all ages, interests and abilities.
- Water-based activities such as diving including PADI diving courses, snorkeling around the sand islands or Kisite Marine National Park
- Wind surfing
- Kite surfing
- Stand up paddle boarding
- Body boarding
- Beach buggy
- Sea kayaking
- Dolphin safaris
- Bird watching in a dug-out canoe along the Kongo river
- Camel rides along the beach
- Swimming with Whale sharks (seasonal)
- Traditional fishing
- Motorized sports include deep sea sports fishing and jet skiing.