Africa's Indian Ocean Destinations; Kenya, Zanzibar, Mozambique and Seychelles

RM APTA Beaches of the Indian

Ocean

June 8, 2010

Marett Taylor, A&KKent Redding, Africa Adventure

ConsultantsSarah Fazendin, The Fazendin Portfolio

Casey Gamba, Mango Safaris

Today’s presentation will…

• Provide an overview of the top Indian Ocean destinations in Africa, including Kenya, Zanzibar, Seychelles and Mozambique

• Cover How to get there, key properties to know about in each destination, how to “classify” the properties, and general rate information for each

• Even if you have not been here before, you should come away with an understanding about the areas and what properties or experiences to recommend for your clients

LOGISTICS-KENYA COAST

THREE MAIN AREAS

• Diani Coast (accessed by Mombasa or Ukunda)—1-1.5 hrs drive from Mombasa Airport with daily scheduled services from Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta and Wilson Airports, (Kenya Airways and Air Kenya). ). Direct flights from England, Germany, France, Switzerland and Italy in to Mombasa are also available. Five minutes from Ukunda Airstrip, for private charters and a daily service to & from the Maasai Mara (sometimes seasonal)

• Lamu areaDaily flights from Wilson Airport, in p.m.

• KiwayuDaily flights from Wilson Airport, in p.m., about 15 minutes beyond Lamu/Manda stop

GREAT ADVANTAGE IS REASONABLE PRICE OF FLIGHTS AND RATES!

QUALIFYING THE KENYA COAST

FIVE MAIN REASONS TO ADD THE COAST

• Honeymoon

• Family

• Group of friends

• Relaxation after the adventures of safari

• Interest in culture (Swahili culture)

THREE MAIN BEACH PROPERTY TYPES

• Butler Service Villa w good pool and A/C—lots of privacy with great views (beach less important)

• Robinson Crusoe style ‘thatched’ huts on pristine beach

• Resort with lots of activities and amenities

Alfajiri Villas, Diani, Kenya










Alfajiri Villas, Diani, KenyaAPPROPRIATE FOR:

• Honeymoon

• Family


PROPERTY TYPE

• Butler Service Villa w A/C—lots of privacy with great views (beach not as good as other options)

PROS/CONS

• Great service/food, some nightlife, golf, A/C, private pool

• Beach has ‘beach boys’ and swimming a bit rocky

Almanara, Diani, Kenya




Almanara, Diani, KenyaAPPROPRIATE FOR:

• Honeymoon

• Family


PROPERTY TYPE

• Butler Service Villa w A/C—lots of privacy with great views (slightly better beach than Alfajiri)

PROS/CONS

• Great service, private, clean w A/C, pool is NOT private

• Beach not totally private, but nice and flat for swimming

Map of Kiwayu, Kenya

Need a map or something showing location, also is it still a short extension after the Lamu flight?

Peponi, Lamu, Kenya

Peponi, Lamu, Kenya

Peponi, Lamu, Kenya

Peponi, Lamu, Kenya

Peponi, Lamu, Kenya

Peponi, Lamu, Kenya

Peponi, Lamu, Kenya

Peponi, Lamu, Kenya

Peponi, Lamu, Kenya

Peponi, Lamu, Kenya

Peponi, Lamu, Kenya

Peponi, Lamu, Kenya

Peponi, Lamu, Kenya

Peponi, Lamu, Kenya

Peponi, Lamu, Kenya

Peponi, Lamu, Kenya

Peponi, Lamu, Kenya

Peponi, Lamu, Kenya

Peponi, Lamu, Kenya

Peponi, Lamu, Kenya

Peponi, Lamu, Kenya

Peponi, Lamu, Kenya

Peponi, Lamu, Kenya

Peponi, Lamu, KenyaAPPROPRIATE FOR

• Honeymooners who want activity around them

• Group of friends or couples

• Relaxation, yogis, artists, cultural interests

PROPERTY TYPES

• Low key ‘hotel’ with beach/Swahili town options and quirky crowd of artistic expats. Unique, unspoiled fishing village. Not resort or private really, this property is a mix of culture/beach.

PROS/CONS• Offers combination of Shela beach/village, Lamu Swahili

town, and Euro-chic/bohemian crowd• Great food, hands-on management, fishing options, dhows• Lots of noise and activity in front of hotel, pool not big

Beach, Shela, Palm, Garden HousesLamu, Kenya



One of he top bedrooms, Shela House

Roof top, Shela House

Shela, Palm, Garden HousesLamu, Kenya

Garden HouseShela House Palm House

Beach, Shela, Garden, Palm Houses

Lamu, KenyaAPPROPRIATE FOR

• Families or groups of friends or couples

• Relaxation, yogis, artists, cultural interests

PROPERTY TYPES

• Villa with basic service and Shela village/beach combo. More privacy than Peponi. Can get ‘village’ feel, but very authentic, not for those concerned about ‘immaculate’ streets

PROS/CONS• Offers purity/relaxation of Shela beach and Swahili culture• Only Beach House has private pool/on beach. Others located

in Shela village and rooms ‘enclosed’, some bedrooms hotter• Need whole group to confirm and need to ‘manage’ catering

a little bit, not as well serviced as an Alfajiri type villa

Lamu flight times, Kenya

Airport NairobiWilson

NairobiWilson

NairobiJomo Kenyatta

Departs Nairobi 14:00 13:45 10:40 (Mon-Sat)12:45 (Sun)

Arrives Lamu 15:10 15:30 12:40 (Mon-Sat)14:45 (Sun)

Departs Lamu 15:40 16:00 12:55 (Mon-Sat)15:00 (Sun)

Arrives Nairobi 17:25 17:45 14:55 (Mon-Sat)16:55 (Sun)

Via Malindion return

- Malindi

Luggage allowance 15kg 15kg 20kg

Phone 020 501601 020 600777 020 4453252

Email [email protected] [email protected] [email protected]

Website airkenya.com safarilink-kenya.com fly540.com

Air Kenya Safarilink Fly540

mailto:[email protected]



http://www.airkenya.com/

http://www.safarilink-kenya.com/

http://www.fly540.com/

Manda Bay, Manda, Kenya






Manda Bay, Manda, KenyaAPPROPRIATE FOR

• Honeymooners who don’t mind possibility of families around

• Group of friends or couples

• Families, great property for kids

PROPERTY TYPES

• More of a small resort vibe with lots of activities, has its own part of bay, not near town. No A/C, but fans

PROS/CONS• Offers a great ‘hosted’ experience with Dyers/Roberts• Great hands-on management, lots of activity• Not a great beach, a bit muddy and can’t walk far

Kiwayu, Kenya

Kiwayu, Kenya

Map of Kiwayu, Kenya

Need a map or something showing location, also is it still a short extension after the Lamu flight?

Kiwayu Safari Village, Kenya




Kiwayu, KenyaKiwayu Safari Village, Kenya





Mike’s Camp, Kiwayu, Kenya





Kiwayu, Kenya

Kiwayu, Kenya

Kiwayu, Kenya

Kiwayu, Kenya

Kiwayu, Kenya

Kiwayu, Kenya

Mike’s Camp, Kiwayu, KenyaAPPROPRIATE FOR

• Honeymoon


• Hardy families

PROPERTY TYPES

• Robinson Crusoe style ‘thatched’ huts on pristine beach but hot walk to beach and very rustic accommodation

PROS/CONS• Very open air, sand/sea ever present• Very long, private beach for walks and pristine bay for swim• Too ‘open’ for some clients• Steep climb up to camp and down to beach each day

Thank you for coming to hear about the Kenya coast!

KENT REDDING,

AFRICA ADVENTURE CONSULTANTS

TANZANIA

• More than twice the size of California

• Just below the equator, south of Kenya

• 37 million people/142 tribes

• National Language: Swahili + English

• Nearly 900 miles of coastline

• Air service by KLM, Ethiopian, British Airways, Air Kenya + many more via connecting flights through Nairobi.

TANZANIA’S COAST

TANZANIA’S BEST COASTAL AREAS

• Zanzibar (Ungunja)• Pemba – quiet, less touristy• Small, private islands like Chumbwe & Mnemba• Mafia – natural and unpretentious• Mainland coastline – not just for

locals anymore.

Tips for Booking Tanzania’s Beach Hotels

& Resorts• 4 words: Air conditioning + Swimming

pool• What type of hotels/resorts do your

clients prefer?• What activities do your clients most

enjoy?• In Zanzibar, allow time for Stone Town

and at the airport.• Remember to be respectful of Muslim

culture.• Be patient!

Zanzibar

Stone TownZanzibar Serena

Inn

Stone Town236 Hurumzi

Zanzibar Beaches: Kiwenga

Shooting Star - 3 Star

Ras NungwiZ Hotel - 4 Star

BwejuuBreezes – 4 Star

PingweKarafuu – 4 Star

KiwengaKempinski Zanzibar – 5

Star

Mnemba Island Lodge – 5 Star

BwejuuThe Palms – 5

Star

Mega resorts so big they don’t fit in this picture.

Mainland Beaches• Ras Kutani – 1 hour south of Dar Es

Salaam• Pangani – Emayani Beach Lodge,

south of Tanga

Honeymoons• Mnemba Island – Rated as one of the

most romantic resorts on earth• Pemba – Fundu Lagoon• The Palms or Baraza– Very Exclusive

Family• Most places including Karafuu and

Blue Bay

Group of Friends• Anywhere in Ras Nungwi – 20s crowd• Kendwa – 30s crowd

Resort Vibe• Blue Bay• Breezes• La Gemma Dell’Est or any Planhotel

properties

Robinson Crusoe Vibe

• Twisted Palm, Zanzibar• Chumbwe Island Lodge• Pole Pole Resort, Mafia• Matemwe Lodge & Retreat

Sarah Fazendin, The Fazendin Portfolio

Mozambique: In three words… “up and

coming!”

Mozambique: Long known for beaches, now also developing game reserves, leading

sustainable properties, and other unique cultural experiences

Sustainable Tourism Development in Mozambique

• Young safari professionals investing in Mozambique

• Small, boutique properties, eco- friendly and community based

• Intimate, luxurious without being ostentatious

Key Beach Properties To Know About

• Benguerra Island: Marlin Lodge, Benguerra Lodge and Azura

• Ilha de Mozambique: Coral Lodge 15.41 and Nuarro

• Pemba: Guludo and Vamizi• Lake Niassa/Malawi, alternate

“beach” experience

Benguerra Island/ Bazaruto Archipelago

• Flight and Access Options– Daily scheduled flights into Vilanculous,

including direct flight from Kruger National Park in South Africa

– Regular 15 minute flights from Vilanculous to Benguerra Island, Pelican Air

– Can also do helicopter from VNX to Benguerra Island

Marlin Lodge

• When to go– Open year round

• What’s the vibe?– Resort feel– Very comfortable, but a larger property

with services and vibe to match

Benguerra Lodge

• When to go– mid-July – mid-September (warmer towards

September)

• What’s the vibe?– Perfect combo with safari, design and décor

similar to safari property, fabulous hosting– Horseback riding– Laid back, personal

Azura

• When to go– High season September - October

• What’s the vibe?– High end– Romantic, but watch out, rooms are

close together!

Ilha de Mozambique

• Flight and Access Options– Several daily scheduled flights into

Nampula, 2 hour drive to coast– Charter into the coast, Lumbo airstrip

(13 km from Coral Lodge)– 5 hour drive from Pemba

Mozambique: Cultural Experiences in Ilha de

Mozambique, world heritage site

Coral Lodge 15.41

Coral Lodge 15.41

Coral Lodge 15.41

Coral Lodge 15.41

Coral Lodge 15.41

Coral Lodge 15.41

Coral Lodge 15.41

Coral Lodge 15.41

• When to go– High season June - October

• What’s the vibe?– Luxury yet laid back– Ideal for families, lots of activities

Coral Lodge 15.41

Coral Lodge 15.41

Coral Lodge 15.41

Coral Lodge 15.41

Coral Lodge 15.41

Coral Lodge 15.41

Coral Lodge 15.41

Coral Lodge 15.41

Nuarro Lodge

• When to go: Open year round

• What’s the vibe?– Locally built, owner run eco lodge– Private beach, great for diving

Pemba/Quirimbas Archipelago

• Flight and Access Options– Fly into Pemba, several flights daily from

JNB, Nairobi, Dar es Salaam, and Maputo

Guludo Beach Lodge

• When to go– August is peak month

• What’s the vibe?– Relaxed, bare foot eco-luxury– Romantic– Four chalet types

Vamizi• Getting there: 3 scheduled flights between

Dar Es Salaam and Vamizi (Wednesday, Friday & Sunday) and 3 scheduled flights a week from Pemba to Vamizi (Wednesday, Friday & Sunday)

• When to go– Peak season mid-July to mid-September

• What’s the vibe?– Luxury– “It’s like one big spa”

Lake Niassa/Malawi

• Flight and Access Options– Via Lilongwe, charter to islands (Likoma Island)– Drive from Nampula– Most people do longer stays here

• Kaya Mawa– Recently refurbished

• Nkwichi Lodge– Laid back– Part of Manda Wilderness Project

Useful Web sites

• www.themozambiquecollection.com• www.mozambiquevoyages.com• www.fazendinportfolio.com

Seychelles

http://www.helicopterseychelles.com/north_island_scuba_diving01.html

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