AfroChic Diani Brochure

Harmonious. Vivid. Personal.
The Jewel of the Kenyan Coastline
S
ome destinations are timeless; others are often well-kept
secrets. AfroChic Diani Beach is both of these.
Lying on one of the most beautiful beaches in the world,
AfroChic Diani Beach is the perfect getaway for the discerning
traveler who wants to simply ‘flop and drop’ and enjoy the
spectacular views of exotic and ancient dhows in full sail.
This exclusively intimate hotel - with only 10 guest rooms, each
with their own en suite bathroom, balcony and sun-loungers is singularly personable and highly individual.
In these days of large inventory beach hotels, AfroChic’s
unique and eclectic style of interiors and designs makes a
refreshing change from the standard alternatives.
From the moment you walk through the doors, you will be
enveloped by all that has made AfroChic such a ‘soughtafter’ destination for those seeking rest, relaxation and the
personal touch.
Friendly and attentive staff are on hand to provide those little
but all so special touches that have become synonymous with
an Elewana Collection residence.
AfroChic is certainly one of Africa’s best kept secrets and a
jewel in the Elewana Collection, and one that continues to
shine brighter than ever before.
Intimate & Timeless
AfroChic Diani Beach prides itself on providing a wholly
personal experience in a warm, friendly and
professional manner.
With an array of options for dining, AfroChic’s culinary
expertise has put this boutique hotel in a
class of its own.
Inquisitive & Individual
From the individually designed rooms
to the unique interiors that permeate
throughout each and every room of the hotel,
AfroChic Diani Beach plays the part of the
quintessential African boutique hotel superbly
and magnificently.
Wine & Dine
AfroChic Diani Beach is blessed both with the natural beauty
of its locale and by the access to fresh and diverse foods from
both the sea and the land.
‘It could therefore be regarded as a serious oversight if these
two attributes were not exploited, for the benefit of our Guests,
in every way possible,’ commented Richard Johnston, General
Manager of AfroChic Diani Beach.
‘Culinary excellence has become central to the Guest
Experience at AfroChic. With a team of experienced and
enthused cooks - all led by an Executive Chef - any visitor to
AfroChic is bombarded with a host of carefully crafted choices
for breakfast, lunch and dinner - and very often in between’.
Dishes range from an extensive selection of seafood platters
- all freshly caught from the adjoining sea - to creations that
represent a more ethnic approach.
Richard added, ‘As to where our Guests wish to enjoy their
menus, favourite places include dining beach-side, on their
terrace balcony, by the pool or perhaps sheltered under the
eves of a casuarina tree in the hotel gardens. It’s really up to
our Guests.’
And with all the residents of AfroChic encouraged to forget their
daily routines and instead embrace relaxation and spontaneity,
it would be remiss of AfroChic to constrain all who stay within
the hotel to any such dining timetable.
AfroChic prides itself on rising to the challenge of deliverying
exceptional culinary experiences each and every time.
Camels & Colours
Diani Beach is recognised as one the best and most unspoiled
beaches in the world.
The palette of colours that sieze the senses are only rivalled by the
eclectic mix of sights and sounds that can also be found on this
magnificent stretch of shoreline.
‘White horses’ gently break on the distant reef disappear emerging
once more to lap at the powder-white sands of Diani beach. And
to this timeless composition is added a mix of daily traffic: beach
traders plying their wares of silk finery and wooden crafts; dhows
in full sail laden with fisherman returning from their mornings
work; colourfully-dressed masai warriors in conversation; and the
ever-belligerent camel led by his carer awaiting the next photoopportunity.
These flecks of colour only enhance an idyllic scene that few have
seen, but all will never forget.
Caressed by the ever-present warm and sparkling waters
of the Indian Ocean, and blessed by the adjacent pristine
sands of Diani, AfroChic Diani Beach exemplifies all that is
thought to be the ultimate paradise location.
Indulge & Explore
AfroChic Diani Beach provides the very best
combinations of experiences that can help
any traveller maximize any visit to Diani.
AfroChic is located just minutes from an
18-hole championship golf course. With
excellent greens, challenging holes, and
well-kept fairways, the course will provide
an enjoyable experience for both the
amateur golfer as well as test a more
seasoned player.
For those wishing to enjoy a more sedate
and relaxing experience, indulge in
AfroChic’s massage treatments. Based on
the “AFYA” relax and wellness program,
these treatments consist of specialized
massages, manicures and pedicures all
tendered by a highly trained team.
AfroChic Diani Beach is more than just a
retreat for those wishing to escape the
stresses and strains of a fast-paced world. It is
a rare opportunity to sample all that is best of
the Indian Ocean and Kenyan hospitality.
AfroChic Diani Beach will help arrange special
activities that include swimming with dolphins,
kayaking, kite surfing, scuba diving, snorkeling
and even guided short walks along the
beautiful and pristine shoreline.
Visit www.afrochicdiani.com
for full details of all excursions
Recommended Encounters
• A Vist to the Colobus Monkey
Reserve
• Scuba Diving and Snorkelling
• A Couples’ Cooking Lesson
• 18 Holes of Championship Golf
• A Beach-Side Seafood Lunch
• Doing Nothing for a Whole Day
Excursions - Mwaluganje, Shimba Hills, Colobus Conservation
Mwaluganje is located in an eco-system characterized by rolling hills, steep ridges,
cliffs and winding water shades. Elephants are the main attraction at the Mwaluganje
Elephant Sanctuary, and there are as many as 150 residing there.
Shimba Hills National Reserve, Kenya’s smallest National Park, has a variety of resident
animals including giraffes, leopards, buffalos, and the rare Sable Antelope. Shimba
Hills are about 1-hour away from AfroChic and isthe ideal ‘day-out’ for those who want
to mix the beauty of Diani Beach with the magical wildlife that only East Africa can offer.
Colobus Conservation is an organisation designed to promote the conservation,
preservation and protection of primates like the nationally threatened Angolan colobus
monkey and its coastal forest habitat in south eastern Kenya. Guests at AfroChic have
the opportunity to take a guided walk along the nature trail for a personal introduction
to a wild colobus troop and our other wild monkeys - vervets, sykes and baboons.
Fact File
Location
To Tiwi
Waa
Mombasa
Low 20°C / 68°F
High 42°C / 107 °F
UKUNDA
Sea temperature : Low 25°C / 77°F
High 29°C / 84°F
GOLF COURSE
Distance from Ukunda Airport :
5.49Km
2.3Km
ACH
RO
AD
Temperature :
DIA
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Sea Level
UKUN
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Altitude :
Diani Chale Marine
National Reserve
ISI RO
AD
Global coordinates : S 04º 16’ 18”
E 39º 35’ 50.24”
2.4Km
Drive-time from Ukunda Airport :
12 minutes
UKUNDA
AIRPORT
Accommodation
INDIAN
OCEAN
750m
650m
• Sweeping views of the Indian Ocean.
• 10 boutique and uniquely-styled rooms.
To Vanga,
Tanga,
Tanzania
19m
350m
Excursions & Activities That We Can Arrange For You*
• Scuba diving and snorkelling
• PADI Diver Certification courses
• Deep-sea fishing
• Jet skiing
• Wind surfing
• Kite surfing
• Dolphin safari
• A visit to Colobus Conservation
• Camel riding on the beach
• Golf at nearby 18-hole championship
golf course
• Spa treatments
• Exercise work-out at a nearby gym
• Safaris to Kenyan and Tanzanian
National Parks
• Nightlife trips to Mombasa clubs
• Day trips to;
• Kisite Marine National Park
• Funzi Island
• Shimba Hills Reserve
• Mwaluganje Elephant Sanctuary
*Extra charges may apply
Facilities & Services
10
Air Conditioned Guest Rooms
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Hair Dryer
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Laundry Service
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In Room Dining
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Direct Beach Access
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Massages, Manicures & Pedicure
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Coffee & Tea Station
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Swimming Pool
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Wireless Internet
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TV & DVD Player in all Rooms
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Private Dining
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Telephone
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I-Pod Sound Docks in all Rooms
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Bar & Wine Cellar
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Credit Cards Accepted
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Digital Safe
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Book and DVD Library
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Secured Parking
The warm sparkling waters play host to dramatic coral
formations, dolphins, turtles, sting rays, moray eels and a
bewildering variety of sea life that comprise a unique ecosystem that could be referred to as a garden under the sea.
P. O. Box 1396-80400 Ukunda, Golden Beach Road, Diani Beach, Kenya
Tel : +254 733 645 564 Email : [email protected]
www.afrochicdiani.com
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