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Chale Island Resort SOUTH COAST, KENYA
A wave of tranquillity embraces everyone who steps foot on this magical private island retreat, just a few minutes off Kenya’s south coast. Forged by nature and rich in folklore, Chale Island has been capturing hearts for centuries. A single, recently refurbished resort on the island offers guests — many of whom are coming to stay at the end of a wildlife-fuelled safari in the Maasai Mara or beyond — the chance to relax and rejuvenate with modern comforts, inspired by traditional Swahili design. Time slows at Chale Island — there are no
schedules to keep and guests are invited to choose their own itineraries. There are no better ambassadors of the slow life at Chale Island than the indigenous troops of colobus monkeys that blend into day-to-day life. Whether they’re relaxing on the walls of the Tamu Tamu Cafeteria, sitting in the trees snacking on leaves or simply catching the cooling Indian Ocean breeze, their embrace of this laid-back way of life is mesmerising and infectious, epitomising a stay at Chale Island. One of nature’s oldest survivors and another advocate of the slow life, the green sea turtle can also be seen around
Chale Island, which is a nesting site for these magnificent creatures. Discover a feast of flavours spanning cuisines and
cultures at the resort’s seven restaurants, offering everything from al fresco dining under a star- studded sky to an intimate private beach dinner with the sand beneath your toes. Fresh seafood is served seated overlooking the ocean, while the finest locally sourced sashimi and freshly made sushi are just part of the extensive offering for lunch and dinner. For those wanting to push relaxation levels
further, Maisha Poa Spa is perched around a mangrove lake in the heart of the resort and provides the perfect ambience in which to disconnect and immerse yourself in Indigenous- influenced treatments and products. Guests wanting to dive deeper into the abundance
of nature and wildlife around Chale Island, can set off snorkelling and scuba diving or try kayaking and standup paddleboarding amid the mangroves. A marine biologist is on site and the resort has close ties to local conservation groups such as the Colobus Conservation and the Diani Turtle Watch.
DON’T MISS Keep an eye out for the mesmerising indigenous colobus monkeys frolicking around the resort
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KEY FEATURES • 7 a la carte dining experiences • Organic juice and ice cream parlour • Curated wine cellar • Meeting room • Boutique • Games room • CrossFit gym • Extenstive wellness spa with organic beauty products
• Marine Center with on-site marine biologist
• PADI dive school and watersports center
• 3 swimming pools
GET IN TOUCH
chaleislandresort.com T: +254709538880 E:
info@thesandsatchaleisland.com
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