Velkommen til Kaya Art Hotel
Kaya Imani is a family-run boutique hotel located directly on Msambweni Beach.
It´s a place for those who feel at home in nature.
A peaceful retreat to unwind, disconnect and simply be.
With five private en-suite rooms and flexible bed arrangements, we can comfortably accommodate up to 14 guests.
Each room offers beautiful ocean views and a private balcony or veranda.
Our restaurant serves fresh seafood sourced from local fishermen alongside a variety of vegetarian dishes.
While we don't serve meat several nearby restaurants do. (Don't worry - we're not anti-meat!).
Whether you are looking for solitude or connection, there is space for both.
Each of our five rooms are hand-painted by artists from around the world.
Our custom-made beds (1m × 2m) can be either single beds or joined as a king-size bed (2m × 2m).
All rooms are equipped with fans inside the mosquito nets. No A/C and no complaints so far :)
And yes - Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the property :)
Karibu!
(Welcome)
Vårt unike hotell er skapt med den hensikt å gi deg glede og la deg oppleve kraften i farger og kunst. Det er her swahili-arkitektur møter eklektisk maksimalisme – der shabby chic får en etterlengtet ansiktsløftning og nye klær.
Møblene er laget av gamle båter og drivved, eller noe annet vi fant liggende som kunne resirkuleres til et nytt formål. Annet inventar som madrasser, dusjer og toaletter er av høyeste kvalitet.
Krysser fingrene for at vi har funnet en blanding av komfort, kvalitet og akkurat passe mengde galskap!
Flights
Several major airlines offer flights from various European countries to Mombasa, Kenya (Moi International Airport - MBA), usually with one or more stopovers. Some of the most common airlines serving this route include:
1. Ethiopian Airlines: Departure from major European cities (London, Paris, Frankfurt, Stockholm, Oslo, Copenhagen, etc.) via Addis to Mombasa.
2. Turkish Airlines: Departure from almost all major European airports (London, Amsterdam, Milan, Vienna, etc.) via Istanbul to Mombasa.
3. Qatar Airways: Departure from many European hubs (Paris, London, Berlin, Madrid, etc.) via Doha to Mombasa. Other have a layover in Nairobi:
4. KLM Royal Dutch Airlines: Departure from Amsterdam with connections from across Europe via Nairobi to Mombasa.
5. Lufthansa: Departure from Germany (Frankfurt, Munich) and connecting flights from across Europe via Nairobi to Mombasa
6. Kenya Airways (In partnership with KLM and Air France)
Departure from various European capitals (London, Paris, Amsterdam, etc. via Nairobi to Mombasa.
Getting to Msambweni from Nairobi
Once you arrive in Kenya, there are a few ways to reach Msambweni:
Domestic Flights
For a quicker journey, consider a domestic flight from Nairobi to Ukunda Airstrip (UKA) in Diani Beach, which is about a 45-minute drive to Msambweni. Several local airlines operate daily flights, including Safarilink, Jambojet and Fly540
SGR Train from Nairobi to Mombasa:
For a scenic experience, take the Madaraka Express Train from Nairobi to Mombasa. This high-speed train takes about 4.5 hours
Road Transfer from Mombasa to Kaya Imani
If you arrive at Moi International Airport (MBA) in Mombasa, you can travel by road to Msambweni via car or buss. Nb, the busses are not well organized and you really want to be roughing it if you choose this option :)
Taxi
Taxi rates to Msambweni are as follows:
(They are be subject to change, so always confirm in advance)
Seasons
Our location on the equator at sea level provides us with a warm and humid climate throughout the year. Traditionally, there are two rainy seasons: the short rains in October and November, and the long rains from April to June.
The dry seasons typically occur from January to April and August to November. However, with changing global weather patterns, these conditions may vary and are becoming increasingly unpredictable.
Culture
On the Kenyan coast the pace of life is slow and laid back. People are very friendly and love a good laugh.The predominant inhabitants of Msambweni are the Digo people, one of the nine ethnic groups that comprise the Mijikenda community. The Digo are renowned for their rich traditions, including music, dance and crafts, which are integral to their cultural identity.