Location: Kilifi County, Kenya.
Overview
Sirai Beach is a peaceful cliff top location overlooking the Indian Ocean in Kilifi, a coastal town situated 1 hr 28min drive (51.4 mi) north east of Mombasa, on the southern side of Kilifi Creek where the delta of the Goshi River reaches the Indian Ocean. This private family house was built to complement Sirai House in the Borana Conservancy, Laikipia region of Kenya, creating an unbeatable private luxury beach-bush combination, with same exceptional standards of contemporary design, style, comfort and superb gastronomy characterizing both homes.
Set in tropical gardens dotted with trees, this house is designed to capture the gentle breeze as it rolls in from the ocean, its interiors and styling designed in contemporary Swahili coastal style, built between 2016 and 2018, the main house is spread around a beautiful open veranda which boats of a sweeping view of the infinity pool and the gleaming ocean beyond, framed by ancient baobab trees. The beachside is private and secluded, a paradise perfect for lazy days, pool side parties and shared memories.
Sirai Beach sleeps 12 guests in 6 individual suites specked across within 4.5 acres of ground with sea views. Each cottage stands apart for privacy and seclusion, creating a personal space to retreat yet in close contact with the main house. Decorated in contemporary coastal style, equipped with silent fans, air-conditioning, linen of 400-thread Egyptian cotton, spacious bathroom with polished concrete bath, twin basins with indoor and outdoor showers.
The bathroom products are made with essential oils to the specification by the community enterprise in Nanyuki, all suites also feature an open veranda and an outside staircase leading to a covered private roof terrace furnished with inviting day beds for an afternoon siesta, soothed by the gentle ocean breeze. The stretch of ocean by the house is blissfully undisturbed by engine noise from Motorized boats, Scuba, deep sea fishing, sailing, kite surfing, waterboarding, water skiing jet skiing and windsurfing can be enjoyed from a small beach just a stone’s throw away across the tip of the headland.
The House is accessible by the Charter on the Pilatus private aircraft for a comfortable and speedy trip. The PC12 operates comfortably up to 30,000 feet, Sirai Air can seat up to 8 passengers in opulent comfort on reclining leather armchairs and flies from Nairobi to Kilifi Airstrip an approx. 1 hr 10 min, then a 5-minute drive to Sirai Beach. Charters are also available from Borana Airstrip from Sinai beach’s sister property in Laikipia, Sirai House.
Other options include by helicopter transfers are directly to the door, at the Helipad within the grounds, and by road from Mombasa town is a 2 hr drive, and from Malindi an hours’ drive. Scheduled flights from Safarilink and Air Kenya fly daily from Nairobi Wilson to Vipingo Ridge Golf Estate, then a 30-minute drive to Sirai Beach.
Uniqueness of this Property
- Sirai Beach sleeps 12 guests in six individual suites all with sea views.
- Private Family home
- Cliff Top in location
- Private and secluded Sirai Beach is a beach side paradise
- Contemporary Swahili coastal style
- Certain activities are enjoyed from a small private beach
Accommodation
6 private suites within the 4.5-acre grounds in various categories:
Master Suite stretches across the entire 1st floor of the main house, while the other suites are located in the beautiful garden cottages on either side with captivating views of the ocean.
Master Suites: accessible by the grand staircase which winds up from the atrium, the master suite has its own sitting room which doubles up as a private study, the two covered terraces is connected by an elevated veranda with magnificent views of the garden and ocean beyond. Ensuite is a polished concrete bath and large open shower, the bathroom leads to the dressing room with a private terrace and outdoor shower.
Suites 1 & 2: are adjacent to each other in a large cottage to the right of the main house, private roof terrace and veranda that leads on to the gardens.
Suites 3 & 4: these are located on the left side of the house; these light and breezy bedroom suites mirror the layout of suites 2 & 3.
Suite 5: is its own individual cottage, self-contained, this bedroom suite leads onto a sun dappled terrace and gardens beyond.
Amenities
The Amenities:
- Professional House kitchen
- Guest Kitchen
- Dining Room- Breakfast & Lunch
- Al Fresco
- Sundowners
- The Wine Cellar
Activities
On-site Activities:
- Spa Treatments
- The Gym
- Tennis Court
- TV Room
- The Pool
- The Beach
Off-site Activities:
- Sunset Dhow Cruise
- Snorkeling
- Kayaking & Paddle Boarding
- Deep Sea Fishing
- Whale Watching
- Dolphin Watching
- Water Sports: – Scuba Diving, sailing, wake boarding, water skiing and wind surfing
- The PGA Baobab Course at Vipingo Ridge, Riding at Vipingo Ridge
- A trip to Kilifi Town – local Market
- Beach Bars & Restaurant along the beach