Frequently
Asked Questions
The Villa
Do you have WIFI 🌐?
YES, we have STARLINK Internet! Super fast - up to 200 MB/s.
We have Solar Power - so it also works when there is a power cut.
How many rooms do you have?
We offer a 5-bedroom villa.
All of our 5 rooms have a bathroom - so we suggest a max of 11 guests.
We also offer a Studio - which is also part of the villa. The owner lives there when he is around.
Summary:
3 bed rooms with a queen bed, 1 of the with a single bed
2 bed rooms with a king bed
Studio with a queen bed
How many guests can stay in the villa?
We suggest a max of 11 guests - then we can offer a bed for every person.
If 3 can sleep in a king sized bed - then you can add 2 guests.
What about (drinking) water?
We have a groundwater source/ borehole
you can drink cooked water - it is NOT salty!!
We use it for tea & coffee, making pasta & rice.
This is the water for the pool, shower, sink and toilet.In KANU (our village next door) you get fresh drinking water. You can REFILL a 20 liter bottle - our caretaker will help you!!
We provide the 1st 20l bottle for you.
Do we share the pool? 🏊
If you booked the whole villa - NO!
You are alone on our compound!
The pool and the garden are only for the guests who are staying in our villa!!If you booked 1 or 2 rooms - then you share with other guests.
Do we have a POOL 💡💡LIGHT at night?
YES!
We have a nice solar pool light - also around the pool there is extra light.
Do you have hot 🌡️ water for shower?
Yes, we have 200l of solar water on the roof.
We also can warm the water with electricity.
Whats is a caretaker? How do we keep our privacy!
European guests are not used to a caretaker.
His job is to take care of the villa and the guests!
Here you find the duties and HOW to keep your PRIVACY!!
What is the name and the number of the Care taker?
Here is our stuff!
They take care of the house, the pool and all your needs.
What about security?
The villa is in a guared community.
There is a
Day askari
and 2 night askaris (watchman)!!
In the villa:
Lock the door of your room
Lock the door of the villa - groundfloor and 1st floor
There is a gate towards the street (back, back front) with an askari
At night when you go out:
Dont talk a lot of money with you, use M-Pesa
Stay on the main road
Dont walk on the beach
Dont walk at night alone!
Is there any entertainment in Diani?
Here are some activ activities: https://www.villa-diani.website/villa/activities
Bars&Food: https://www.villa-diani.website/faq/bars-food
Nice website with many hints: https://ownbrand.me/diani-home
Can I wash my laundry?
You can give your laundry to our House keeper. She will help and wash for Kes 1.300 per basket!
The neighbours are loud - make a party - what can we do?
We are lucky - the local neighbours are quiet - and even the roosters seem to dissapear.
But all of the villas around could have guests and you never know what they do.
Tell them directly to put down the music - or party with them!!
What is within walking distance of the villa?
Next to the villa there is everything you need ...
Village KANU: shops, butcher, liquor shop, african bar, african food, normal bar (Tracy´s bar), salon, ...
Transport: just enter the street - a tuk tuk will wait!
Beach bars: Mvureni, Soul breeze, Salty Squit, ...
the beach: 7 minutes to walk...
Kite Schools & Storage
Is a super market near?
The next supermarket is at Chanderana, Food Plus. Its 6 km, 10 minutes with the Tuk Tuk (Kes 50-100).
But a lot of basics are just outside the gate in Kanu: water, meat, eggs, drinks, fruits and vegetagles, ...
What about kitchen appliances? 🍳
We try the best that the kichen is well equiped:
Electric
fridge
coffee machine
toaster
hot water maker
blender
micro wave
Gas stove
Pots and pans
Cuttlery and crockery
If you need something - please tell us - we will buy it.
Do you offer Breakfast?
Normally NO!
We only offer beds!! ... a beautiful villa with garden, kitchen stuff, terrace, balkony and a lot of privacy!!
We can organize a chef - but it costs extra: the work and the food he buys!
Take a look to our partners!
It is late at night and I want to eat and drink something?
There are many possibilities:
restaurant/pizzeria at KidsSplash
try to order food in Tracys Restaurant in Kanu
get food and drinks in Kanu
there is Sundowner
if its not too late enter our beach bar Mvureni
enter a TukTuk and go to Chanderana - there you find a supermarket and many restaurants: Apero, Havanna, Kokos, ...
drive up to Supermarket Carreefour - 24/7 - always open!!!
Can you organize a chef (cook) 👨🍳 - and how much is it?
Yes, a chef is not a problem.
You can make any arrangement with them - it is approx KES 500.- to1.000 per meal.
Rates depend on
how many guests
how often per day
how long (in days)
the season
Kitchen appliances - they are not enough!
We always buy new things, but they seem to get broken and to disappear!
PLEASE tell the caretaker what you want and need - and he will buy it - and we will pay it!!
What kind of extra - services 😊 can you offer?
We have partners for
Safari & Day trips
Transport
Renting
Bike
Motorbike
Kite Equipment
Windsurf Equipment
Diving Equipment
Services
Chef, Cooking
Shopping
Massage
Nail service
Tips & Tricks
Massage
Rose: +254 724 561126
Full body massage 1h, Kes 1.500; 3h 1.000 pPerson
Tuk-Tuk-Driver
Joseph: +254 729545399
picks you up at OUR private gate and brings you back to gate
to Chanderana and back: Kes 300
to Moiz Boutique and back with stops in different shops (not more then 4 hours): Kes 500
Chanderana
open 8:30am to 9:00pm, all day
Moiz Boutique
Clothing, Souvenirs
Monday to Saturday, 8:30am - 13:00/ 14:00 - 18:00
Carreefour
open 24/7
Money Issues
How can I pay 💰 the rate?
There a many possibilities.
We try to reduce costs - for you and for us.
Take a look to the payment methods!
MPesa
Bank Account
Paypal
Revolut
What about cash 💵 or credit/debit card 💳?
1) At the shopping center Chandarana (FOOD PLUS) are 2 ATMs (Bankomat).
only VISA - NO Maestro
2) At the entrance of shopping center Chandarana (FOOD PLUS) you also can change chash!
The rate is good - often better then in some special places I know...
3) At the shopping center CARREFOUR there are another 2 ATMs - ABBAs Bank
works good with MEASTRO and others
Do I give tip to the stuff?
Yes, if you are happy with the service every tip for my stuff is welcome!
Getting to Kenya - Diani - the Villa... TRANSPORT
What do I need to get to Kenya? - eTA!!! ⚡⚡(IMPORTANT!!)
You need
https://www.etakenya.go.ke/en
Adress: Villa Fink, Diani Beach Road, Galu BeachPassport: valid at least for 6 months
Vaccination proof, 2 injections Covid - or (negative) PCR-Test
see my site: Visum
How do I find the villa? 🗺️
Villa on google maps!
Description:
The villa is next to the village KANU
before KIDS-SPLASH
COCONUT GROVE I
See my site: Find
Google Maps: https://g.page/villa-diani?share
Can you organize transport 🚕 for us?
Yes, we can.
We have different taxi drivers which are very reliable.
Desmond +254 722 643 136 (also on WhatsApp)
Here they are!
Rates:
Mombasa Airport --> Villa Fink: KES 4.000 - 5.000
Mombasa Train Station (SGR) --> Villa Fink: KES 5.500.-
How do I get from SGR 🚉 to Ukunda/Diani?
You can order a private Taxi!
Rate: approx KES 6,000There are Matatus that brings clients from Ukunda Junction to the SGR - and back
Rate: KES 500
Can I rent a motorbike 🛵 or a car 🚗?
Yes, there are different places
here you can rent a scooter
other bikes - contact Eric, Car wash at KFI: +254 718 381112
Health Issues
What about Malaria?
2) Find a tropical doctor in your area and talk with him if you should take a prophilax or not!
most doctors suggest prophilax
3) Prevention when you are there
use mosquito spray at dusk
use the mosquito nets of the beds at night
4) Suggestion: get from the drug stores
COARTEM or
COTEXIN - it comes as a pack of 24 tabs taken over 3 days)
If you have problems at home - then you have the right medicine!
HOSPITAL & DOCTORS
1) Diani Hospital provides a good service - run by Indians
From clients we have heard that everything is perfect there
Website: Diani Hospital
2) General Practioner Doctor at Chanderanna
Bahari Medical Clinic - Dr. P. Onkoba
+254 723206130
Email: drpkerecha@yahoo.co.uk
Monday - Friday, 9am to 6pm
Is there medical help around? 👨🏽⚕️
YES, there a lot of doctors and hospitals.
See my health-site: Health
What kind of vaccine do I need? 💉
Talk with your doctor - maybe a special tropic doctor!
Yellow Fever: we are not in a critical area
Malaria: you have to decide if you take malaria prophilaxe or not!
All Europeans who live there for 2 - 3 month dont take any. The side effects can be very negative.
Others...
What is the best time to travel?
In the European winter it is dry in Kenya - in April/May the rainy season begins.
From December to March, a north wind blows - in summer a stronger south wind - for kiting or for cooling.
I need to print out something!
Next to Shree (a Indian supermarket in Chanderana area) is a cyber shop - send your things and get it when they did it:
MUMs CYBER CAFE: +254 723 470 690
mumscybercafe@gmail.com
I want to make a Safari 🦁 🐘🦓 - is that possible?
Yes, Diani is a good starting point for different safaris.
You can enter
Tsavo East or
Tsavo West
Amboselli within a day
Take a look to my site about activities!
You also can fly from Ukunda to Masai Mara - what is also a special experience.
Get in contact with our safari partners - their offices are next door!
Here is my site: Partners
Can I give a positive 😀😀😀 review ?
https://g.page/villa-diani/review?rc
Thanks for your effort!
Chris
If you have good ideas, inputs you want to share with other guests -
send me an Email and I will add them!
Packing List for Kenya
Documents & Important Papers
Passport (valid for at least 6 months)
Visa (if required)
Flight tickets
Travel insurance documents
Vaccination certificate (with yellow fever vaccine)
Copies of important documents (passport, insurance, etc.)
Clothing
Lightweight, breathable clothing (linen or cotton)
Long-sleeved shirts and pants (to protect against mosquitoes)
Hat or cap for sun protection
Sunglasses
Swimwear
Comfortable hiking shoes
Flip-flops or sandals
Warm jacket or fleece (for cool evenings or early morning safari)
Scarf or bandana (for dust on safaris)
Health & Care
Sunscreen (high SPF)
Insect repellent (with DEET)
Travel first aid kit (painkillers, diarrhea medication, band-aids, etc.)
Malaria prophylaxis (consult your doctor)
Hand sanitizer or wet wipes
Moisturizer (due to dry air)
Personal hygiene items (toothbrush, shampoo, soap, etc.)
Technology & Accessories
Camera or smartphone for photos
Chargers and power bank
Travel adapter (Kenya uses the British Type G plug)
Flashlight or headlamp (for power outages)
Binoculars (for safari)
Miscellaneous
Reusable water bottle
Light daypack or backpack for day trips
Snacks (for long drives)
Books, magazines, or an e-reader for downtime
Neck pillow and eye mask for the flight