{"id":12245,"date":"2010-02-02T11:49:54","date_gmt":"2010-02-02T09:49:54","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/staging.lofty-tours.com\/2010\/02\/02\/cheshale-malindi-kenya\/"},"modified":"2024-08-01T17:28:32","modified_gmt":"2024-08-01T15:28:32","slug":"cheshale-malindi-kenya","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lofty-tours.com\/en\/2010\/02\/02\/cheshale-malindi-kenya\/","title":{"rendered":"Cheshale  Malindi, Kenya"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Che Shale is one of Kenya\u2019s most well-known boutique beach hotel situated on a point between two deserted bays, sheltered by a fringing coral reef and secluded in thousands of coconut trees and lush indigenous vegetation. We have been on the map for 30 years and our guests come back every year for a genuine barefoot luxury relaxation.&#13;\n&#13;\nAwaiting you: miles of wide empty beaches, stylish accommodations, fresh delicious cuisine, evening bonfires on the beach, and a myriad of activities from deep sea fishing to Kitesurfing just to name a few.&#13;\n&#13;\n<strong>Location:<\/strong>&#13;\nChe Shale is located on the Kenyan coast, we are the only hotel located on our beautiful 5 km bay. We are&#13;\na two-hour drive from Mombasa and a twenty-minute drive from Malindi town. You will need a four-wheel&#13;\ndrive vehicle for the last three kilometers of sand tracks that lead to Che Shale. If you do not have a fourwheel drive, Che Shale will send a Land Rover to pick you up at the end of the tarmac road.&#13;\n&#13;\nWe can also arrange for your transport from Mombasa Airport or from Malindi airport.&#13;\nDaily Flights run from Nairobi to Malindi with Kenya Airways and Fly540.&#13;\n&#13;\n<strong>Accommodation:<\/strong>&#13;\nWhat makes Che Shale so unique is its style. Che Shale was recently renovated and styled by acclaimed&#13;\nMilan furniture and interior designer Marzia Chicherretti using local materials and local talent.&#13;\nUnder large palm thatched roofs, oversized cushions and comfortable daybeds invite to relaxation. In your&#13;\nroom you will find unique furniture carved out of blocks of mango and cedar wood, soft natural colors,&#13;\nlarge lamps made out of palm fiber, private verandas with daybeds, open sky outdoor showers and a&#13;\ngentle ocean breeze that flows throughout.&#13;\n&#13;\nChe Shale consists of 5 bandas. Each banda is named after a fish in Swahili.&#13;\n&#13;\nSongoro: Loft-style, 2 bedroom banda. Accommodates 4 people&#13;\n&#13;\nSuli Suli: One bedroom banda. Accommodates 2 people&#13;\n&#13;\nFulusi: One bedroom banda. Accommodates 2 adults, one child&#13;\n&#13;\nKole Kole: Two bedroom banda. Accommodates 4 adults and 2 children&#13;\n&#13;\nTewa: Loft-style, one-bedroom banda. Accommodates 2 adults&#13;\n&#13;\n<strong>Dining:<\/strong>&#13;\nChe Shale Restaurant is known on the Kenya coast for his fresh seafood, grilled meats, home-made pasta&#13;\ndishes, tropical fruit platters, fresh-baked bread in safari style tin trunk, and other home-made specialties&#13;\nlike seaweed in batter (picked up fresh from our beach), and spicy chili jam.&#13;\nYou will find some of the following dishes on our menu this season: Zanzibar style calamari, grilled mixed&#13;\nseafood platter, crab and coconut soup, grilled lobsters, fresh catch of the day ceviche, various meats and&#13;\nseafood stir-fries, penne crab, spaghetti vongole, Greek salad, passion fruit cream, coconut pudding, and&#13;\nmany many more.&#13;\n&#13;\n<strong>Activities:<\/strong>&#13;\nWhen you need a break from relaxing and lounging in our tropical paradise, a range of&#13;\nactivities and excursions in and around Che Shale and Malindi awaits you. From water&#13;\nsports to safaris, we can organize and recommend whatever strikes your fancy.&#13;\n&#13;\n<strong>Weddings:<\/strong>&#13;\nHave you always dreamed of tying the knot barefoot on a tropical beach?&#13;\nWe have been hosting organizing and hosting weddings at Che Shale for couples looking for an&#13;\nunforgettable, one-of-a\u2013kind wedding day. Whether you are planning a small intimate wedding or a large&#13;\nwedding, we can assist you in planning the most perfect day of your life.&#13;\n&#13;\n<strong>Kitesurf Kenya:<\/strong>&#13;\nIn 1999, Che Shale owner Justin Aniere, pioneered kitesurfing in East Africa. He was the first person in&#13;\nEast Africa to fly a kite and try to get on a board! Quickly, the word was out. People wanted to try this&#13;\nnew wicked sport and Justin started to share his passion with hundreds and hundreds of people from&#13;\naround the world.&#13;\n&#13;\nToday, Kitesurf Kenya is the premier kitesurf spot in East Africa. It offers ideal conditions you will be hard&#13;\npressed to find anywhere else on the Kenya Coast. Kitesurf Kenya has been recognized and praised by&#13;\ninternational professional kiters, newcomers to the sport well as featured in many magazines and&#13;\ntelevision programs.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Che Shale is one of Kenya\u2019s most well-known boutique beach hotel situated on a point between two deserted bays, sheltered by a fringing coral reef and secluded in thousands of coconut trees and lush indigenous vegetation. 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