ISSUE 25 JANUARY 2020
KENYA CUP 2020 KITE SURFING COMPETITION
THE SALTY SQUID NEW BEACH BAR RESTAURANT
LAKE TURKANA KITE SURFING EXPERIENCE
DIANI MOMBASA KILIFI WATAMU MALINDI LAMU Coastal Guide
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WELCOME, KARIBU Explore the magical coastline of Kenya with a little help from Coastal Guide. Coastal Guide is a monthly magazine publication that is available at various outlets along Kenya’s coastline. It is designed as a guidebook, proving useful information and services to enhance your stay and make it easier for you to find the things you need. A new issue is released on the 15th of each month and can be found in Diani,Mombasa, Kilifi, Watamu, Malindi, Lamu and Nairobi. Each issue of Coastal Guide also reports on social and conservation initiatives in Kenya. Any support you can offer these initiatives will go a long way towards retaining the beauty and unique charm that make Kenya one of the best destinations in the world. Please remember when visit Kenya to “Take nothing but pictures, leave nothing but footprints, kill nothing but time’’. We hope you will find this guidebook useful during your stay.
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CONTENT Accommodations P.3 Activities P.5 News P.8 Real Estate Restaurant P.9 Services P.15 Watersports P.23 Listings P.28 Cover Photo credit: H2O Extreme
Diani Malindi Backpackers Chandarana Diani Diani Reef lodge Diani Shopping Center Flamboyant hotel Goodlife Pharmacy Kenyaways Kokkos Lantana Galu beach Leonardo's Piri Piries Pita Pan café Swahili Beach The Sands at Nomad Wild Coast Air
Kenya Airport Authority Lamu Airport Malindi Airport MOI International / Domestic Ukunda Airstrip
7 to 7 Driftwood Karen Blixsen Café
Mombasa City Mall Mombasa Yacht Club Nyali Golf Club Robertos Senator Casino Tamarind Mombasa
Nairobi Aeroclub Bolt Muthaiga Golf Club Que Pasa Talisman The Chocolate Bar The Hub Windsor Golf Club
Kilifi Watamu
Distant Relatives Vipingo Ridge Wild living
Blue Marmalade Crab Shack Ocean Sport Watama
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Agenda January
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VISION BOARDING & GOAL SETTING
KENYA KITE CUP 2020 17/01 11:00AM - 19/01 06:00PM Nomad Beach Bar & Restaurant
Fun 3 days by the beach with a lot of action! Competition can be entered by anybody who can kite, young or old, amateur or professional. The whole event is in aid of Diani Turtle Watch and Local Ocean Conservation!
25/01 10:00AM - 15:00PM MombasaWorks, The Avenue Building, Mahesh Doshi rd, Mombasa
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DREAMTRIPS:
We’ll be encouraging you to look at your life in a holistic way. Cost: KSh 2,500* *Ticket price includes food!
25/01 14:00PM – 28/01 12:00PM PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort Get ready for plenty of fun. Adventure begins with a visit to Nguuni Nature Sanctuary.
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Tickets: www.dreamtrips.com
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The upcoming whale shark expeditions 2020 are looking promising with several whale sharks spotted already in October! Join us snorkeling with the biggest fish in the world! A wildlife experience of a lifetime!!! Hosted by Whale Shark Adventures
15/02 09:00AM Nomad Beach Bar & Restaurant REGISTRATION Adult Individual: 2,000 Adult Team: 5,000 Family Team: 5,000 Kids Individual: 1,000 events@sandskenya.com
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Kite Surf Lake Turkana Author: Jamie Hockley Testimony: “As experienced kite surfers who share a passion for East Africa's amazing wildlife and distinct bio-diversity, the 'KiteSafari' expeditions that my wife, Francesca, and I undertake often lead us off the beaten track on a quest to discover new and remote locations. I had the opportunity to kitesurf on Lake Turkana back in 2011. Heavily loaded with all our camping and kitesurfing equipment, the morning of the 12th of November 2019 finally arrived, signaling the start to our next big adventure! After 2,500 km round trip across some of Kenya's most beautiful and rugged landscape, we arrive in Lake Turkana. Lake Turkana is located in the northern frontier district of Kenya, in the Great Rift Valley bordering South Sudan, Uganda and Ethiopia and is famous for being the world's largest permanent desert lake and largest alkaline lake. Archaeologically, Turkana is also renowned for its 'Turkana Boy' discovery and is often referred to as the 'Cradle of Mankind'. After 4 days of intense driving through the distant and mountainous central and northern regions of Kenya, we arrived at Eliye Springs just as the sun was setting on the afternoon of the 15th. To be greeted by the greenish-blue haze of the 'Jade Sea' was a very welcome sight indeed. Nestled into the western shore of the lake, Eliye Springs is an oasis in what would otherwise be hot and arid landscape. Healthy Doum palms scatter the lodge grounds and lakeside camping areas, offering much needed shade during the hotter parts of the day. The early morning rustling of their leaves would often signify the arrival of the wind from the east, and we would know it was time to start pumping up our kites and get ready for a session on the water. The wind lived up to its reputation at the spot and we rode together for 2 of the 3 days spent at the lake. The entire experience was amazing. The landscape and nature are wild and feral, offering both harsh desert conditions and uninhabited crater lakes abundant in crocodile and birds of prey. The Turkana tribe remain true to their cultural ancestry and a visit to one of the local communities is definitely a must for any passing traveler. The trip was a complete success and there is no doubt that in the future we will return together to re-visit the 'Cradle of Mankind'. With special thanks to 'Kaka Shabani' and African Bush & Beach Adventures Ltd for supporting this journey and getting us safety there and back home again.” Photo Credit: Quest Kiteboarding – Diani Beach
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YOUR BEST VIEW OF AFRICA’S #1 VOTED BEACH
DAILY SCENIC FLIGHTS ALONG DIANI BEACH TO WASINI ISLAND www.wildcoastair.co.ke +254 (0) 727 462 244 info@wildcoastair.co.ke 07
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he Salty Squid is the new beach front place to be when you come to Diani Beach. Located at Kenyaways previously known as Lymingtons, but now Salty Squid is the perfect spot to have a sunny lunch by the beach or a relaxed dinner with the ocean breeze. You will probably meet Oli and HAL when visi ng, they are the new owners. Originally from Cambridge, UK, they were together in primary school and became friends a er few years. A er 20 years of experience in the industry, they decided to se le here in Diani. From restaurants, pubs, mobile bars, cocktails bars, ski chalet, they have been experiencing most of the hospitality op ons in the world. A er travelling around the world for HAL and building his family for Oli, they came to Diani Beach last year to visit friends. Like most of us, they fell in love with Diani and jumped on the opportunity to take over this beau ful restaurant by the beach and start all over again! 10
A er weeks of intense brain storming, renova on, refurbishment The Salty Squid was open. The opening day on the 1st of December was a big success. Most of the Diani residents and tourists were present to try out this new piece of paradise by the beach. The “modern European with a Kenyan twist food” style is just the perfect combina on with the sandy loca on. They are offering fresh, local and organic products with a sustainable thought including minimum waste and ecofriendly items. The restaurant is open to public for breakfast from 7.30am to 11am every day and for lunch and dinner from 11am to 10pm. “We wanted to have a small menu, our goal is to keep the consistency and have a good speedy service”. With their experience with the front and the back of house, they have been through all the culinary jobs, from the dishes to the cooking. Very humble, Oli and HAL said: “You are s ll learning every day and you need to adapt in this kind of work. We are really looking for training and working along with the local who may be interested in learning what we have to share with them!” One good example is the cocktail menu. A er making cocktails in most of the con nents in the world, HAL knows what he is talking about. And the list is impressive! Personally, the fresca is my favourite! Food-wise, I tried the slow cooked beef tacos (tasty and spicy shredded beef with guacamole well presented on a banana leaf), the pork belly candy (fried chunk of pork) and the original salty pepper squid! The rest of the menu is so a rac ve, from fresh sea food to meaty grills and a wide selec on of vegetarian op on, as well as reasonable prices. During your stay in Diani, don't miss out this perfect place, friendly atmosphere and great food! As they both told me: “Eat Fresh, Drink Well, Be Happy!”
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Couscous Recipe
250g couscous 4 vine-ripened tomatoes Half a cucumber 1 bunch spring onions, sliced 1 bunch of fresh parsley Grated zest of a lemon 6 tbsp olive oil 2 tbsp lemon juice 1 crushed garlic clove
1. Prepare the couscous: Put the couscous into a large bowl. Pour over the boiling water or stock and stir. Cover with a plate or cling film and leave to stand for 5 mins until all the liquid has been absorbed. Separate the grains by roughing them up with a fork. 2. Finely dice the vine-ripened tomatoes and the cucumber. Slice the spring onions and finely chop the parsley, then add everything to the couscous with the grated zest of a lemon. 3. Whisk the olive oil, lemon juice and the garlic with plenty of seasoning and drizzle over the couscous. Toss well and serve with some grilled fish, meat or chicken.
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heffield Africa recently opened a commercial kitchen, laundry and cold room equipment showroom at their branch office in Mombasa, Nyali. The launch event took place on 6th December, in their office at Links Road, Petro City Complex- 1st floor. Among the chefs and entrepreneurs in attendance was Chef Maliha Mohammed, the recent Guinness World Record Breaker in cooking for the longest duration, as the Guest of honor. According to the Sheffield Africa MD, Dr. Suresh Kanotra, their aim with the new showroom is to bring their solutions and live product demonstrations closer to their current and potential clients in Mombasa. “We started serving the Coast Region since our incep on as one of our core markets in Kenya. Given that our solu ons are custom-made and require live demonstra on, one needs to touch the product and see it in ac on to truly realize the quality and workmanship in our cra s. Seeing the product's design in person and the product in ac on brings an en rely different perspec ve that may further impress a client,” said Mr. Suresh. “We will now be able to host live cooking, laundry and cold room demo sessions, and provide our clients at the Coast an opportunity to fully experience the innova ve concepts that they plan to incorporate in their businesses,” he added. Among Sheffield Africa's major clients in Mombasa are Hemingways Hotel, Sarova Whitesands Hotel and The Voyager hotel. Being a full commercial kitchen facility provider, Sheffield also serves restaurants, institution kitchens and corporate kitchens. With Caffesserie and Kokkos Café & Bistro, the Aga Khan Academy, Hare Krishna, and corporate kitchens for Mombasa Cement and Mombasa Maize Millers as part of their clientele. Mr. Kush Kanotra, Sheffield Africa's Mombasa Branch Manager, and his team will be available at the Mombasa office to tend to their esteemed clients.
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We have a good selection of clothes and accessories for the whole family. We also have Jewellery made out of different locally available materials e.g bone bead bracelets and Necklaces, glass bead necklaces, recycled aluminium and brass bracelets and many more.
Opening Hours Mon - Sat: 8.00am - 6.00pm
Tel: 0721 144464
Top In Town Laundry & Drycleaners Housekeeping also available*
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Watersports
IT'S THE TIME OF THE YEAR AGAIN! The Kenya Kite Cup 2020 will be held from the 17th to the 19th of January at Nomad Beach Bar & Restaurant. This year again, the freestyle kitesurfing competition organised by H2O Extreme promises to be a fun and exciting weekend for everyone on the beautiful Diani's beach! For 3 days, competitors will perform freestyle movements which will be judged on their difficulty and fluidity. On Saturday evening, the famous Hawaiian dress-up party will kick off at 8pm: prize for the best costume! On Sunday, the spectators will be able to “auctioned” a downwind relay race by team. For extra entertainment of the spectators, stalls selling local craft will be on site and raffles tickets will be on sale throughout the whole weekend with amazing prizes to win! Sponsored by Base Titanium, the whole event is in aid of Diani Turtle Watch and Local Ocean Conservation!
Join us on the beach! Kenya Kite Cup
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KASA FISHING TOURNAMENTS’ 2020 4-5 Jan - Diani Samaki Classic – Diani 25-26 Jan – Delamere Fishing Compe on – Kilifi 16 Feb - Mtwapa Cup – Mtwapa 22-23 Feb – Kilifi Classic Fishing Compe on - Kilifi 29 Feb - 1 March – Watamu Fishing Fes val – Watamu 29 Feb - 1 March- Marlin Championship – Watamu 3-4 March – Friends of Kenya - Watamu 7-8 March - Malindi Interna onal Billfish Tournament- Malindi 8 March - Bob Brenneisen Trophy Mtwapa 21 March - The Mike Dunford Fishing Tournament – Nyali 12 April - Easter Frolic (Easter Sunday Compe on) – Kilifi
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Listings ACCOMMODATIONS DIANI BEACH Amani Luxury Apartments +254 700 000 994 www.amaniluxuryapartments.com Diani Backpackers +254 700 713 666 www.dianibackpackers.com Diani Blue +254 705 479 146 www.dianiblue.co.ke
The African Art Place Collection www.bi.tly/theafricanarthouse www.bi.tly/theafricanartsuite Kenyaways Kite Village +254 728 886 821 www.kenyaway.com
KILIFI Distant Relatives +254 702 232 323 www.kilifibackpackers.com
Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa +254 724 503 322 +254 709 481 000 WATAMU www.dianireef.com Ocean Sports hotel / restaurant /sports bar Flamboyant Boutique Hotel +254 724 389 732 +254 706 889 539 reservations@oceansports.net www.flamboyant.co www.oceansports.net Sands at Nomad +254 725 373 888 www.thesandsatnomad.com Swahili Beach Resort +254 707 730 753 www.swahilibeach.com
LAMU Lamu House Hotel and Apartments +254 792469577 www.lamuhouse.com info@lamuhouse.com
WATERSPORTS SPA & WELLNESS DIANI BEACH
DIANI BEACH
H2O Extreme +254 712 121 974 www.h2o-extreme.com
Diani Reef Maya Spa +254 709 481 000
Nomad Watersports Center +254 746 589 821 info@divingthecrab.com
Jasper Body Experience Wellness and Reflexology +254 773 769 875 Bazaar Centre
Quest Kiteboarding +254 706 373 201 www.questkiteboarding.com info@questkiteboarding.com
REAL ESTATE Bush Telegraph Properties South Coast to Kilifi Julie Trayner +254 734 331 023 +254 725 341 917 www.bushtelegraph.biz
RESTAURANT COMMERCIAL EQUIPMENT MOMBASA Sheffield Steel Systems Limited +254 707 321 595 +254 713 777 111 kush.kanotra@sheffieldafrica.com www.sheffieldafrica.com
RESTAURANTS DIANI BEACH
HARDWARE UKUNDA Al Aqmar Glass & General Traders For all your building glass & mirrors +254 721 686 251 sales@alaqmarglass.co.ke Diani Hardware & General stores Plumbing, Electrical supplies, Cement, Steel, Timber, Tiles, Paints & Tools +254 722 414 912 +254 722 404 606 dianihardware@gmail.com
HEALTH DIANI BEACH Bahari Medical Clinic P.K Onkoba G/P Monday-Friday: 9am-6pm Closed Saturday Sunday: 9:30am - 1pm +254712 290 399 +254 727 856 493 baharimedical@gmail.com Palm Beach Hospital +254 724 699 101 +254 733 410 695 info@palmbeach-hospital.com
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AIRLINES 540F +254 715 540 540 A K +254 203 916 000 E A +254 725 305 305 J +254 711 024 501 K A +254 711 024 747 S +254 206 690 000 S A +254 740 300 300 S E +254 709 584 500
SECURITY Kenya Police 999 (Emergency hotline) +254 202 724 154 +254 203 556 771 Kenya Tourism Safety and Communication centre +254 206 004 767 +254 208 001 000
Ali Barbours Cave Restaurant +254 714 456 131 www.alibarbours.co
Pirie Pirie's Restaurant +254 706 169 111
Diani Reef Beach Resort Fins - Seafood & Grill Sake – Pan Asian Dining +254 709 481 000
The Edge Beach Restaurant Located at Diani Blue Hotel Tel + 254 723 644 945 sales@dianiblue.co.ke www.dianiblue.co.ke
Jolly Bar Pizzeria +254 782 736 663 jollybardiani@gmail.com Kokkos Café Bistro +254 721 565 567 www.kokkoscafe.com Leonardo's Restaurant +254 720 501 707 www.leonardos-restaurantdiani. com Nomad Beach Bar and Restaurant +254 738 333 888 info@nomadbeachbar.com
The Salty Squid Beach Bar & Restaurant +254 758 515 609
KILIFI Wild Living +254 791 183 312 www.wildliving.com
LAMU Moonrise Restaurant +254 792 469 577 www.lamuhouse.com info@lamuhouse.com
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