Resort that has cut a niche in kite surfing

• Che Shale boasts five different thatched villas of varying capacities with their own lounge areas. There are also the solar powered Kajama rooms that are ideal for the budget conscious visitor or those interested in a long stay.
• They cost 35 euros (Sh3,605) per person, per night, including full breakfast.
• Che Shale has gained popularity for kite-surfing. With near perfect conditions and about 300 days of wind every year, Che Shale is ideal for the sport.
• Sitting on a stretch of five kilometres it’s beach is huge and un-crowded, plus its waters offer kite-surfers a variety of conditions from flat lagoon to serious wave-riding.
• So popular is the kite-surfing scene at Che Shale that they host the Annual Che Shale Kite Masters every August.

Styled entirely out of sustainable resources found locally, the simple environment and natural textures create a beautiful neutral palette that puts you at ease. It is one of the places you can truly call special at the Kenyan Coast; its Che Shale in Malindi.

Here under the palm thatched roofs you’ll find a delicate marriage of mango and cedar wood, oversized kikoi covered cushions and an infinite ocean breeze.

The dress code is relaxed, you can ditch your sandals and opt to go barefoot as you stroll down to the beach for a mid-morning walk at low tide before heading for a delicious meal at the hotels restaurant.

The menu boasts a rich menu with delicious fresh seafood, grills and fantastic home-made pasta dishes, don’t miss the battered seaweed , which is freshly picked from the Che Shale beach.

Che Shale boasts five different thatched villas of varying capacities with their own lounge areas. There are also the solar powered Kajama rooms that are ideal for the budget conscious visitor or those interested in a long stay.

They cost 35 euros (Sh3,605) per person, per night, including full breakfast.

If there is one thing Che Shale has gained popularity for in the past couple of years its kite-surfing. With near perfect conditions and about 300 days of wind every year, Che Shale is ideal for the sport.

Sitting on a stretch of five kilometres it’s beach is huge and un-crowded, plus its waters offer kite-surfers a variety of conditions from flat lagoon to serious wave-riding.

So popular is the kite-surfing scene at Che Shale that they host the Annual Che Shale Kite Masters every August.

In its third edition the event, to be held this weekend, attracts entrants from different parts of the world.

It will be a weekend of kite surfing, beach games, raffles, fashion show and a BBQ beach party with Eat Out Kenya (www.eatout.co.ke) with the aim of raising funds for the Watamu Turtle Watch.

Che Shale is a 30-minute drive from Malindi Airport and two hours from Mombasa.