Almanara
Diani Beach, Kenya
- Escape to Intimate Elegance
- From $490 per person, per night
- Featuring six private villas and a boutique hotel with five luxurious suites.
Sails
along the shoreline
Almanara Luxury Resort, once the private estate of the Giovando family, possesses that certain “something” you just don’t find in your typical high-end hotel. That intangible quality – a soul.
Built with genuine passion, Almanara blends the best of Africa’s natural beauty, innovative amenities, and local traditions into one seamless experience.
Tucked away in the most secluded stretch of Diani Beach – Kenya’s crown jewel of beaches – Almanara boasts direct beach access, a rarity among premium resorts in the area. A mere hop across the restaurant’s verdant lawn, and you’re sinking your toes into the turquoise waves and pearly white sands. Meanwhile, the resort itself is a lush oasis, enveloped in vibrant tropical foliage.
The six two-story villas are a masterclass in blending traditional local décor with every modern comfort imaginable. Each villa exudes its own unique personality, thanks to curated interiors. For those seeking absolute tranquility, the rooftop terraces provide the perfect spot for private dining, reading, or soaking in the breathtaking views.
The “Casa Bella” boutique hotel, accommodating just ten guests, offers an even more intimate escape. The stunning main reception hall, accessed via a glass walkway suspended over a tranquil pond, makes “Casa Bella” a sought-after venue for weddings and other celebrations.
The resort’s signature restaurant, Sails, is a culinary legend in Kenya. Its expansive open-air terrace, shaded by striking white canvas triangles – hence the name “Sails” – evokes feeling a grand tent or a ship’s deck. Even someone with a romantic imagination would love this spot.
Chef Anthony, a former protégé of Jamie Oliver, crafts culinary masterpieces using the freshest seafood and organic produce from the resort’s own farm. His signature dishes, including tuna carpaccio, “Zanzibar snapper,” and ginger crab, are not to be missed. During peak season, snagging a table at Sails requires booking a month in advance.
Almanara offers a plethora of activities to keep guests entertained. A true highlight is the exclusive sandbar excursion, where you’ll be whisked away by a traditional ngalawa (sail boat) to sand islands that emerge only at low tide, offering panoramic views of Diani. Along the way, keep your eyes peeled for turtles and dolphins. Guests can also indulge in windsurfing, diving, kite surfing, deep-sea fishing, or horseback riding through the picturesque surroundings.
Almanara rivals any palace in terms of luxury, yet it feels like a home away from home.
Kenya: a treasure trove of Africa. Diani: its crowning jewel. And Almanara? The very heart of Diani.
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Sands at Nomad boasts the dazzling turquoise of the ocean waves, the purest white gold of the sandy beach, and the emerald green of the surrounding protected forest. And the local beach is the best in East Africa. It’s so wide that the tides are barely noticeable – the beach simply becomes a tad narrower or wider. A moonlit dinner on the beach is an experience you’ll never forget. Adventure seekers will love riding camels along the beach and snorkeling among the reefs in a traditional dhow. And for those who want to dive with giant rays, turtles, and whale sharks, the option is there – have an adventure-packed vacation!
The Almanara Luxury Resort, composed of six villas and a boutique hotel with five suites, was built with meticulous attention to detail, blending the best of African nature, modern technology, and local traditions. The resort enjoys a prime location on Diani Beach, Kenya’s most celebrated shoreline. Unlike many high-end resorts in the area, Almanara offers direct beach access. A mere few steps across the verdant lawn next to the restaurant place you into a realm of turquoise waves and pearlescent sands. The resort itself is enveloped in lush, tropical foliage.
Alfajiri Villas offers three stunning villas perched on a cliff overlooking the Indian Ocean. It’s all about complete seclusion, breathtaking views, and the soothing sounds of the ocean. Think of fresh seafood, a personal butler, and on-call massage—all included. The owner, Italian-born Fabrizio Molinaro, says the moment he saw Diani Beach, he knew it was the view he wanted for the rest of his life. It’s no wonder that even A-listers like Angelina Jolie and Brad Pitt have chosen to unwind here. These villas have earned rave reviews from Condé Nast and beyond, and rightly so.
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