ACCOMMODATION GARDEN VILLA: 8 guests can be accommodated in 4 large luxuriously appointed double bedrooms each with their own large bathroom, all rooms overlook the Indian Ocean. The rooms are air-conditioned with split-level units and mosquito nets. All rooms have different interior decoration; the furniture and artefacts have been collected in different countries around the world.

SERVICE: Discreet service from 25 experienced staff as and when required. Alfajiri won the 2002 Harpers and Queen award for the private villa providing the best service worldwide.

CUISINE: Fresh seafood is brought daily to order from the beach and includes some of the best crab, prawns, lobster, octopus and sea fish available. The food at Alfajiri Cliff Villa is very light with a Mediterranean influence. Oils, Parma ham and some cheeses are flown in weekly from Europe. The salads and fresh vegetables come daily from local farms and the fruit is handpicked from trees and bushes around Diani. The Molinaro’s will adapt menus to suit the guests. A good choice of quality South African wines and from Chile  are available.

GOLF:An 18-hole championship golf course is ideally located less than two minutes away from Alfajiri Cliff Villa. Home to the Diani Beach Masters, this is recognized as one of the most exciting golf courses in East Africa. Fully irrigated fairways run through Palm, Cashew nut and Casuarinas Pine trees
The par 72 and 6084-meter course has 85 bunkers and a large lake, which guarantees a challenging and exciting game of golf. The golf course also plays host to abundant bird-life and several species of monkey.

ACTIVITIES INCLUDED:

• Relaxation
• Snorkeling to the coral reef with local fishermen, using a traditional African boat.
• Massages
• Yoga
• Vehicle with driver at disposal within Diani Beach area
• Wi - Fi
• Gym, sauna and steam bath at a nearby property
• Golf inclusive of green fees and clubs

ACTIVITIES EXCLUDED:
There are various activities that are easily arranged locally:

• Diving and Diving courses PADI
• Kite Surfing
  Horse riding
• Jet Sky Dolphin Safari and mangrove bird watching.
• Deep-sea fishing (marlin, sailfish, shark, tuna etc.) World record marlin can be sought in the Pemba Channel some 45 km away.
• Safaris can be organized from Alfajiri Villas. Close proximity to Tsavo East National Park. Exclusive walking safaris can be organized at Galdessa Camp. More information about Galdessa can be found on their website: www.galdessa.com
• Excursions to the nearby Kisite Marine National Park and to Funzi Island.

THE TEAM: : The Villa is owned and hosted by Fabrizio Molinaro and his wife Marika. After completing medical school in Italy, Fabrizio has spent the last 25 years in Kenya in the safari business and travelling the world for artefacts for the house. Marika was in the fashion business for many years and she is now an interior designer for some of Kenya’s most luxurious houses, while running a workshop where she id producing the furniture that are decorating the villas. The staffs of 20 speak English, French and Italian and are unobtrusive.

SEASONS: The Garden is open all year.

CLIMATE: Alfajiri Garden & Beach Villa have an excellent climate with little humidity from September to March. There is a continuous off or onshore breeze. During the month of July and April it could be windy and you could experience rainy days.

WHAT IS INCLUDED
Full board accommodation, imported wines, beers, imported spirits, soft drinks, airstrip transfers, laundry and WI-FI connection. Golf, snorkeling, massages, yoga, vehicle with driver available for the Diani area.
Gym, sauna and steam bath are also available at a nearby SPA

WHAT IS EXCLUDED
Health insurance, gratuities, champagne & specific spirits and wines, deep-sea fishing, diving and diving courses, safari and excursions, guide accommodation.

WHAT TO BRING
Sun protection (hats, sun cream, glasses), lightweight rain jacket, swimwear, binoculars, cameras and film. Flippers, goggles and masks can be provided.

HEALTH PRECAUTIONS
The East African coast is a malarial area and prophylactics are recommended. A doctor is on 24-hour call and well-equipped private hospital is less than a kilometer away. As with all destinations in Africa clear medical advice is required from your doctor & comprehensive medical insurance is strongly advised.

COMMUNICATIONS
Alfajiri Beach Villa is equipped with reliable telephones, a facsimile machine and e-mail.