Top 10 Honeymoon Destinations in Kenya

Kenya as the country offers numerous unique holiday and honeymoon destinations. Located in East Africa, Kenya is a country with a beautiful coastline bordering on the Indian Ocean, the country encompasses Savannah, the Great Rift Valley, mountain highlands and Lake lands. The country is also rich in natural resources and wildlife with numerous national parks and wildlife reserve which make for great and perfect destination for honeymoon.

Below Are Top Honeymoon Destinations in Kenya

List By Jambo Magazine

1. Diani Reef
                      2. Swahili Beach Resort
             3. Saruni Samburu
                            4. Almanara Beach Resort
      5. Alfajiri Villas
                                        6. Southern Palms Beach Resort
               7. The Majlis Resort
  8. Manda Bay
      9. Naibor Camp
    10. Joy’s Camp

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1. Diani Reef

Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa is a perfect honeymoon destination. Located by the world renowned Diani beach over a sprawling and serene area of 34 acres, it is truly a paradise waiting for you with a magical experience. Offering world class hospitality standards, this beach resort is the perfect destination for Honeymoon, beach holidays, corporate and social events and grand weddings. With multi-cuisine dining outlets, bars, well-appointed rooms and suites, swimming pool and spa, Diani Reef promises nothing but the ultimate Honeymoon/holiday experience. Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa has won many prestigious awards, like the 2015 Africa’s Leading Spa Resort and 2015 Kenya’s Leading Beach Resort awarded by the distinguished World Travel Awards.

2. Swahili Beach Resort

Located on the famous Diani Beach of Kenya’s south coast. Swahili Beach Resort is an innovative 5 star resort giving you a unique Swahili experience. The Swahili Beach Resort is the new beach bungalow resort on the famous Dolphin Coast, The resort is designed with state of the art technologies to ensure minimum ecological impact, while delivering unparalleled comfort to its guests. Swahili Beach Resort is a perfect destination for couples looking ideal place for their honeymoon.

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3. Saruni Samburu

Located in the heart of the Masai Mara plains, on the border between Lemek Conservancy and Mara North Conservancy. Saruni Samburu is a six luxury, eco-chic villas lodge which is open and spacious, heralding spectacular views over Kalama Conservancy and Mount Kenya, considered by some as the most beautiful and innovative lodge in Kenya; while Saruni Wild, is a 3-tents only private camp elegantly and comfortably furnished with all the necessary luxuries of a wild yet classic safari. The Saruni Rhino on the other hand is an intimate lodge consisting of two open stone ‘banda’ cottages nestled on the edge of a dry river bed, in Sera Community Conservancy, northern Kenya. The conservancy is also home to the only community-owned & run Rhino Sanctuary in East Africa in which Saruni guests can track eleven black rhino on foot in the safety of Saruni guides and Sera Rangers using both state of the art technology and traditional Samburu tracking methods.

4. Almanara Beach Resort

Located south of Mombasa, Kenya on the east coast of Africa, Almanara Beach Resort rests between the crystal clear waters of Diani Beach in the Indian Ocean and open plains of the Shimba Hills National Reserve Stretching 25 kilometres along the coastline, pearl white sands and lush green forests provide a backdrop of serenity that defines paradise. Tucked amidst the towering palms and tropical gardens, Almanara Luxury Resort sits quietly – boasting six fully inclusive villas along with a spectacular Presidential Villa. Complete with personal chef and maid services, this all-inclusive resort provides guests with the chance to enjoy 7-star luxury while experiencing the genuine cultures of Africa.

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5. Alfajiri Villas

Alfajiri Villas is located at the Diani beach which is considered the best beach in Kenya, where it is possible to walk for 5 miles to the north and 5 miles to the south. The coral reef offers amazing snorkeling and diving opportunities and also keeps water inside that barrier calm, making paddling and swimming a pleasure and providing perfect conditions for Kite surfing. Alfajiri Villas is about one hour from Mombasa Airport with 10 daily scheduled services from Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta while Direct flights from England, Germany, France, Switzerland and Italy in to Mombasa are also available. Alfajiri boasts a range of activities; golf at a nearby 18 hole Golf course, Kite surfing, snorkeling, diving, safaris – even docile whale sharks in the ocean and the elephants in the hills are there for the asking other activities includes Snorkeling to coral reef using our Ngalawa (local African boats), Massage, Visit to community project, orphanage, Visit to local villages in Diani beach area, Gym and sauna at a nearby property.

6. Southern Palms Beach Resort

Southern Palms Beach Resort is an oceanfront hotel that captures the essence and allure of Mombasa, Kenya and The Indian Ocean. Situated right on Diani Beach where you can feel the warmth of the sun and the friendliness of Kenya from your home away from home. Escape from the norm with endless options and all the comforts of a full-service hotel, ideally suited to couples and families alike. Relax, unwind and fall in love with all that makes Southern Palms Beach Resort uniquely unforgettable. When on Diani beach and looking for something special to do, a guided tour at the Colobus Trust is definitely worth a visit. The guided walk is very educational and the pocket friendly entry fee goes directly towards the conservation of primate habitat, veterinary needs and rehabilitation of injured animals. It’s a very worthy cause and fun experience!

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7. The Majlis Resort

The Majlis is a privately owned resort set on Manda Island in the Lamu archipelago off Kenya’s north coast. Offering world class understated luxury, the hotel is elegantly designed and boasts the best views of the breathtaking Ras Kitau bay. Only a 10 minutes boat ride to Lamu town, the hotel reflects Lamu’s traditional heritage with its subtle fusion of Swahili, Arabic and Indian architectural influences. The Majlis is African home away from home, a perfect place to spend some quality time with your partner or friends.

8. Manda Bay

Manda Bay, a jewel in Kenya’s stunning coastline, is the perfect escape for families, honeymooners, and couples looking for the ultimate ‘no shoes, no news’ experience. The small boutique lodge located on the tip of an unspoilt, idyllic island in Lamu’s archipelago where you  kick off your shoes and enjoy simplistic beauty in palm thatched cottages and open living spaces.

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9. Naibor Camp

Naibor, a Masai word for ‘space’, is a luxury tented camp deep in the heart of the Masai Mara National Reserve. Designed as a space away from the hurly-burly of modern life, where the hustle and bustle is provided only by the wild animals, Naibor camp is hidden in a grove of riverine woodland on the banks of the Talek River. Located just minutes from one of the world-famous wildebeest crossing sites, the environment teems with wildlife, flora and fauna. The luxury tented accommodation is defined by contemporary style and discrete elegance. A tented safari par excellence, the camp is thoughtfully and tastefully designed, allowing all comforts to be met, whilst allowing complete immersion in the splendour of the natural world outside.

10. Joy’s Camp

Joy’s Camp is a stylish safari camp offering luxury accommodation situated in the Shaba National Reserve, a semi desert with a rugged hilly terrain in the eastern parts of the Samburu eco-system in Kenya. The camp offers a private oasis with lush springs and rocky river gorges. The camp has 10 chic canvas bedrooms set on raised platforms with breathtaking views of the surrounding hills. The camp is steeped in Kenyan history and offers a traditional safari experience in complete luxury. Joy’s Camp overlooks a large natural spring where elephant and lion join daily to drink, as well as herds of buffalo, Beisa Oryx, reticulated giraffe and Grevy’s zebra. The landscape is similar to nearby Samburu with river forests, acacias and doum palms. For honeymooner looking for a perfect place to make some memories, joy’s camp should be your choice destination.