Blue Monkey Beach Cottages, Wasini Island

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Description

Several handmade cottages are dispersed in a wild garden along Wasin's coast line. Special care has been taken to leave the environment as untouched as possible and the bush stretches right into the rocky compound situated beyond the outskirts of the main village. The owners' love for nature clearly shows in the eco-conscious construction of the cottages. Mainly local material from the island has been used; rough stones and shells make up the walls and the mangrove roof constructions are covered with palm shingles. A solar installation caters for all energy needs.
Since there is no ground water on the island and its inhabitants have to entirely rely on rainwater collected in communal cisterns, the cottages are equipped with water saving bucket showers. Waste water is used for plants and solid waste material is composted (eco toilets). In addition, there is one outside bathhouse equipped with a flush toilet (using sea water).

You should not be surprised to encounter Blue monkeys, lizards, chameleons, duikers, cats, birds, and a donkey named Habib.


Each cottage has sea view, a 2 x 2 m (6" x 6") double bed, an additional single bed (incl. mosquito nets), a sitting/writing area, an eco-shower/-toilet, and a large terrace including cooking area for those who prefer self-catering (fireplace & charcoal cooker). On request, additional beds can be set up on the treetop roof terrace. Like this, up to 9 backpackers or budget travelers can sleep at Blue Monkey Beach Cottages Wasini Island.

Blue Monkey Beach Cottages have a private sand beach on the cliffs and wooden jetty to access the sea.

Egrets and storks feeding in the intertidal zone can be watched from the comfort of chairs set in the shade of a baobab tree, and with a bit of good luck a school of resident Humpback dolphins can be spotted playing around with their befriended Bottlenose dolphins. A multitude of birds and butterflies roam about the flowers and fruits of the garden which are also an attraction for Blue Monkeys.

Location and Contact

Location

• Distance to nearby cities (in km):
• Mombasa (74), Ukunda / Diani Beach (43), Shimoni (2), Lunga Lunga - Border Tanzania (10), Tanga - Tanzania (55)
• The coastal highway (A 14) connecting Dar-Es-Salaam, Tanga, Ukunda, and Mombasa passes close by.
• By Car: coming from south approx. 10 km after the border crossing, or coming from north shortly after the town of Ramisi, take the D543 to Shimoni. After 15 km you will reach the small town of Shimoni at the end of the Shimoni Peninsula. Turn right at the T-junction and you will find the jetty including a guarded car park at your left hand side. There, you will be welcomed by a boat captain and ferried over to Wasini Island (booking necessary, KSH 250 pp).
• By Bus: any overland bus traveling the highway A 14 in either direction will drop you at the Shimoni junction on request. From there, Matatus or Pikipikis (small motorbike taxis) are regularly going back and forth on the D543 to Shimoni, a small settlement at the end of the Shimoni Peninsula (approx. 15 km). There, you will be welcomed by a boat captain and ferried over to Wasini Island (booking necessary, KSH 250 pp).
• From Mombasa - by Matatu: cross Mombasa's Likoni Ferry on foot to reach the Likoni Matatu station. There, just ask for the Matatu to Shimoni. It will only cost approx. KSH 250, but traveling time is approx. 3 hours. From Diani Beach or Ukunda, catch the Shimoni Matatu at the Matatu stop near Ukunda Post Office (approx. KSH 200 and 2 h traveling time). In Shimoni, you will be welcomed by a boat captain and ferried over to Wasini Island (booking necessary, KSH 250 pp).
• From Mombasa - by Taxi: taxi rides from the bus stop (Nairobi/Malinidi buses) or Moi International Airport take about 2 hours. (KSH 5000 - 10000). We can arrange transfer from Mombasa to Wasini Island for you.
• Geographic Coordinates: S 4° 40', E 39° 22'

Facilities and Amenities

Family-Friendly Hostel

Quiet Rest

Bedsheets

Luggage Storage

Towels

Airport Pickup

Breakfast

City Tours

Dinner

Parking

24 Hour Security

Concierge/Info Desk

Food/Restaurant

Kitchen

Lounge Area

No Bunkbeds

Outdoor Seating

Power Point/Sockets in Rooms

Credit Card Payments

Entirely Non-Smoking

Lockers in Rooms

Wheelchair Accessible

Wi-Fi in Lobby/Commons

Wi-Fi in Rooms

Pet-Friendly

Service Animals

Genders: Males & Females

Max. Age: All Ages

Min. Age with Parent (private room): All Ages

Min. Age without Parent: All Ages

Checkout: 11:00 (11 AM)

Curfew: No Curfew

Lockout: No

Maximum Stay: Unlimited

Minimum Stay: 1 night

Open Dates: All Year

Reception Hours: 24 Hours

Size: Small (less than 30 beds)

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