Tijara Beach Hotel
South Coast>Mombasa-Kenya
Tijara beach Hotel is a remote romantic haven of peace a short distance south
of Mombasa Island, Kenya, an exclusive private home which is owned and managed by Ian & Larissa Manson Hart and accommodates
a maximum of 8 to 10 people at a time. At Tijara you will only hear the roaring of the ocean as the breakers roll on to the
reef, and the ever present bird song from any number of the hundreds of species that frequent the Tijara beach hotel grounds.Tijara
beach also have its own wildlife which includes dikdik, bush-buck, wild-pigs, genet cats, bushbabies and an abundance of exotic
species of butterflies…
Having worked for many years
in the "corporate" world Ian & Larissa felt the time was right to change lifestyle and look for peace and tranquility
away from the rat race. With Ian being born in Kenya and Larissa having lived in the country for 20 years, they could not
think of a better place to make their new home than the Kenyan Coast.
The idea of an exclusive private home was inspired by own requirements whereby they tried
to avoid commercial destinations in favour of something small and unique. Ian & Larissa spent more than a year looking
for the perfect location away from "civilization" with large expanses combining both privacy and seclusion. Once
found, they spent nearly two more years creating the place they now call HOME!
Here at Tijara Beach hotel you are their personal guest in their private Eden!
You will enjoy delicious home made meals, a lovely swimming pool, beautifully manicured lawns, landscaped gardens and a secluded
beach; although they do choose to share it with the local fishermen who bring in the fresh catch of the day.
Tijara Beach Hotel Accommodation and Facilities
Tijara beach has only four spacious luxury cottages
each sited on its own cliff head with large open decks that give breath-taking views of the Indian Ocean. Insect-proof king
size beds with exclusively handcrafted Swahili furniture reflect the warmth and character of the local architecture. A magnificent
fresh water pool and ‘al fresco’ dining area complete this enchanting resort.
All
the cottages of Tijara Beach hotel are spacious with large decked verandas you can step on to from both the room and
the bathroom. All cottages are en-suite with double wash basins, double showers and uninterrupted views of the Indian Ocean
from wherever you are! Our honeymoon cottage has a king size bath tub to add romance to your occasion.
At Tijara beach hotel you will find the most spectacular,
breathtaking views, gentle waves will caress your feet and the full moon will rise from the ocean and the stars will shine
as you have never seen them! We are sure that you will fall in love with Tijara Beach upon your first visit.
If you feel lazy you can simply lie on the beach close your eyes and enjoy the
sight and sounds of the ocean or find a cool coral rock pool to immerse yourself in to take the heat out of your day.The Tijara
beach is private and shared only with the fishermen who bring their fresh catch to us lodge daily. Fine white sand, refreshing
waters of the Indian Ocean, a beautiful reef with a great variety of live shells, different star fish, corals - these are
only a few things to enjoy while you are with us. We are often visited by dolphins swimming by the reef; turtles close to
our beach can be seen even without taking a deep sea dive. A large variety of tropical fish will share the waters with you
while you snorkel.
For those feeling energetic we recommend a short
walk to the most magnificent cave which apart from being amazing has a historical value. The legend says that it is a famous
Black Jack's Cave which was used during the time of slave trading. The cave has many chambers with shafts of light illuminating
it within; the high tide comes in twice a day and creates intricate patterns on the floor - what a pleasure to spend your
afternoon exploring!
Holiday Activities at Tijara
Beach Hotel
Snorkeling (highly recommended)
Bird Watching
Reef & Beach walks
Cave walk
We also have a small book and
games collection which you can borrow.
Within
1/2 - 1 hour's drive we have at an extra cost:
Golf (18 hole
course)
Shimba Hills
Game Reserve
Elephant Sanctuary
Mombasa, the
Old Town and Fort Jesus
Haller Park
Deep sea fishing
Kite/wind surfing
Tamarind Dhow
Scuba diving
Swim with Whale Sharks
Dolphin watching trip
Wasini Island trip
All these can be organized once you are at Tijara
but is not included in our rates.
MASSAGE AND BEAUTY
Why not take advantage of this wonderful service as a great way to unwind and relax
after a stimulating morning on the beach.Imagine the hot sun beating down, you sit back sipping your ice cold juice (or something
stronger), the sound of the ocean rumbles gently in the background, the soft breeze caresses your skin, you enjoy the ever
changing views whilst our masseuse works deeply on your tired muscles, or fixes your nails in time for dinner.
Once you have enjoyed this state of relaxation you'll have had an experience
worth reliving again and again!