Frequently
Asked Questions

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.

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

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.

• 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.

1. 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!!

2. If you booked 1 or 2 rooms - then you share with other guests.

YES!
We have a nice solar pool light - also around the pool there is extra light.

Yes, we have 200l of solar water on the roof.
We also can warm the water with electricity.

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!!

Here is our stuff!
They take care of the house, the pool and all your needs.

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!

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

You can give your laundry to our House keeper. She will help and wash for Kes 1.300 per basket!

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!!

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

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, ...

We try the best that the kichen is well equiped:

1. Electric

   • fridge

   • coffee machine

   • toaster

   • hot water maker

   • blender

   • micro wave

2. Gas stove

3. Pots and pans

4. Cuttlery and crockery

If you need something - please tell us - we will buy it.

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!

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!!!

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

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!!

We have partners for

• • Safari & Day trips

  • Transport

Renting

• • Bike

  • Motorbike

  • Kite Equipment

  • Windsurf Equipment

  • Diving Equipment

Services

• • Chef, Cooking

  • Shopping

  • Massage

  • Nail service

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

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

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

Yes, if you are happy with the service every tip for my stuff is welcome!

You need

• https://www.etakenya.go.ke/en
  Adress: Villa Fink, Diani Beach Road, Galu Beach

• Passport: valid at least for 6 months

• Vaccination proof, 2 injections Covid - or (negative) PCR-Test

• see my site: Visum

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

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.-

• You can order a private Taxi!
  Rate: approx KES 6,000

• There are Matatus that brings clients from Ukunda Junction to the SGR - and back
  Rate: KES 500

Yes, there are different places

• here you can rent a scooter

• other bikes - contact Eric, Car wash at KFI: +254 718 381112

​1) General Information

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​

YES, there a lot of doctors and hospitals.

See my health-site: Health 

• 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.

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.

Here is a climate map!

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

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

https://g.page/villa-diani/review?rc

Thanks for your effort!
Chris

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