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Watamu Vacations & Rentals

Che Shale Resort – Secluded Kitesurfing Beach Retreat North of Malindi

Overview:
– Located on Lamu Road, about 20–25 km north of Malindi (roughly 45 minutes from Malindi Airport)
– 8–9 uniquely designed thatched bandas (cottages), built from locally sourced materials, including options for couples or a spacious 3-bedroom family banda
– Rustic-chic castaway style with wooden ladders, hidden reading nooks, and palm-thatched roofs
– Set on a remote, secluded cove with miles of untouched beach
– Small, intimate property (max around 55 guests)
– Communal lounge, restaurant, and bar right on the beach

Amenities:
– Restaurant known for organic soft-shell crab and fresh seafood
– Beach shop selling clothes and jewellery
– Beachside massages under palm-thatched awnings
– Kite surfing school (one of East Africa’s top kitesurfing spots, steady onshore breeze most of the year)
– Family-run, personalized hospitality

Nearby Attractions:
– Kitesurfing, surfing, and body-boarding
– Deep-sea game fishing
– Dhow trips and snorkelling
– Guided bush walks
– Easy access to Malindi, Watamu, Kilifi, and Tsavo

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