FOUR TWENTY SOUTH PACKAGE

Situated south of Mombasa on majestic Diani Beach, Four Twenty South offers a paradise-like setting for some all-out relaxation. Towering palms overlook its six colonial-style holiday cottages, set on a 1.2-hectare strip of green grass and offering front-row seats to the Indian Ocean. Here, everything has been engineered to promote ease, yours! The small, dedicated personal staff keep your space tidy and you well-fed; the gracious rustic style of the cottages (furnished in that unique Kenyan blend of British and Swahili pieces) create an alluring but unpretentious atmosphere. We love the slightly old-fashioned beach holiday charm, and that fabulous ocean.

Foodies will relish the chance to shop for fresh fruit and seafood from local vendors (who often present themselves on the doorstep to show their harvest). You're welcome to self-cater, but we recommend using the available private chefs to magic up super-tasty local dishes.

Activities

The beach and ocean are your playground. In front of the lodge, shallow-water sandbars let you wade a good distance from shore with clear views of the bottom. Take a boat ride to the reefs for some good snorkelling and diving. Kite-surfing is popular, and there are some well-equipped outfitters nearby. The coast is flanked by dense vegetation, home to birds galore and colobus monkeys. And immerse yourself in wildlife at Shimba Hills Game Park, a few minutes' drive away.