Mdoroni, Kilifi - Pehoni House - East African Retreats

Mdoroni, Kilifi – Pehoni House

An elegant, comfortable and calm four bedroom house in an enviable position overlooking the mouth of Kilifi Creek. Usually combined with neighbouring Behewa House, with which it shares colourful gardens with ancient baobabs, a lovely swimming pool and private beach access, the two houses together are perfect for larger family groups.

“Mdoroni was a haven away from home. The staff were exceptional. We loved the food, the stay and all the warm hospitality. Thank you – we will be back!”

Ndiko, Nairobi

“What an amazing stay at Mdoroni – we couldn’t have asked for a better way to celebrate after our wedding with family and friends. The location is perfect, the house is breathtaking and the staff are wonderful. We will be back for our anniversary!”

Anna, UK

“What a privilege to stay in such a beautiful place, looked after by such a stand-out professional group. The food was right up our alley – thank you Patrick and Naomi. Thank you Elizabeth and Stella for being so helpful and attentive – you are the best. Peter – your grounds are gorgeous. We loved every minute at this quiet piece of paradise and really hope to return.”

Josie, Nairobi

“House, gardens, beach, pool – it’s hard to think of good enough adjectives! And the staff make it the very best place to spend a February. We have loved it all.”

David & Sandra, UK

“Mdoroni is a tough place to leave. We have had a very special week together here. We particularly liked the people and the two dhow sailing trips we made up the creek. The birdlife is amazing. A beautiful, timeless, restful place. Thank you.”

James, UK

Summary

Spacious, refined and airy accommodation
Panoramic creek and sea views from inside and out
Swimming pool, large tropical gardens,
Private steps down to a quiet beach
Four double / twin ensuite bedrooms
Accommodates up to 8 guests
Together with Behewa House can accommodate up to 16 guests
Standard rate for Pehoni and Behewa occupancy – Ksh 90,000 per night
Standard rate for occasional individual Pehoni occupancy – Ksh 50,000 per night

Detailed information

Accommodates up to 8 guests
Four ensuite bedrooms – 2 doubles, 1 double/twin, 1 twin
All bedrooms have ceiling fans and mosquito nets
Furnished with colourful carpets and Swahili antiques
Magnificent living room and dining hall
Dining table with seating for 16 guests
First floor living room with incredible sea views
Sundowner roof terrace
Breakfast terrace with dining table
Free form swimming pool in between Pehoni and Behewa Houses.
Outside seating areas and dining table, sun loungers
Large private colourful tropical gardens with ancient baobabs
Private steps down a coral bluff to a quiet and sheltered beach
Staff – cook, housemaid, gardener, two night watchmen
WIFI – free unlimited Internet access
Security system with alarm buttons in all bedrooms
Standby automatic generator

Location

Kilifi is a busy small town with plenty of shops and services including a well-stocked Tusky’s supermarket and a wonderful fresh fruit and vegetable market and local fisherman will bring their catch to the door. All kinds of water sports and activities are available – from deep-sea fishing to snorkelling, water skiing and scuba diving – Kilifi Creek is home 3º South Water Sports Centre, AquaVentures Dive Centre, Sunset Dhow trips and much more. Kilifi attracts ocean sailors and the creek offers a fabulous deep-water yacht anchorage and is ideal for boating and windsurfing. Larger boats can be hired from the Boatyard about a mile up the creek on the south shore, where there is a pleasant bar and restaurant, and The Food Movement restaurant on the nearby Kilifi Plantation serves delicious organic meals. Mombasa, Malindi, the ancient ruins at Gedi and the Arabuko Sokoke Forest – all make interesting day trips from Kilifi and all are within about an hour’s drive of the house. There is an excellent new golf course at Vipingo Ridge about 25 minutes away – the course has been designed and built to the exacting USGA standard and is of international class. It has a spectacular setting, at the top of the ridge overlooking the Indian Ocean.

How to get there

By Road
Kilifi is about one hour’s drive from Mombasa to the south and a little less from Malindi to the north. The house is situated on the southern shore of Kilifi Creek and a few minutes’ drive from the town and main coastal road.

By Air
There are daily flights on Safarilink from Nairobi’s Wilson Airport to the airstrip at Vipingo Ridge which is about 25 minutes away by road from the house. www.flysafarilink.com

Airlines flying to Malindi and/or Mombasa from Nairobi include :–