The Diani Escape
Coco Kinondo
A seven-bedroom beach house (main house plus guest house) on Galu Beach, Diani, sleeping up to 14 guests. Every gathering below — welcome drinks, dinners, the celebrations — happens here. It's the heart of the Diani leg, not just a place to sleep.
10th August 2026
To keep the Diani leg running smoothly, we need everyone's numbers confirmed by this date. Head to the RSVP tab above to let us know you're coming.
How to Book Flights to Diani
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· Skyward Airlines →
· Fly748 →
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Arrival & Welcome
- Welcome drinks and snacks on arrival
- Lunch by the pool
- Free time to settle in and unwind
- Friday sundowner at The Salty Squid Beach Bar
- Dinner at the villa
Beach Day & Cave Dinner
- Breakfast
- Beachside group massages
- Lunch
- Water activities & games
- Dhow ride
- Dinner at Ali Barbour's Cave Restaurant
- Night out — kept open, plans TBC
Choose-Your-Excursion Day
- Breakfast
- Excursions — pick individually or decide as a group: Robinson Island, snorkelling, a glass-bottom boat tour, the Wasini dolphin tour, clear kayaking (for the ladies), or a visit to the "African River"
- Lunch
- Swim and vibe
- Sunset sundowner at Nomad Beach Bar, or a Kongo River sunset boat
- Last Dinner at the house
Departure
- Checkout and transfer to Ukunda Airstrip
Kinondo Kwetu
Family-run boutique beach retreat on a secluded private beach, about 15 minutes south — barefoot luxury, Swahili-style cottages and villas.
Visit website →Villa Kalista
Six private luxury villas at Galu Kinondo, right near the sacred Kaya Kinondo forest. Rates to be shared closer to the date.
Visit website → · Watch video tour →Al Mahali Villas
Eco-conscious boutique villas directly on Galu Beach, between Neptune and Lantana hotels.
Visit website →Neptune Paradise Beach Resort & Spa
Large beachfront resort right along the same stretch — an easy, straightforward hotel option.
Visit website →Let's Discover Travel
East African DMC and travel company — personalised trips, locally and worldwide.
View on Instagram →The Salty Squid Beach Bar & Restaurant
Beachfront, easy, golden hour views.
View on TripAdvisor →Nomad Beach Bar & Restaurant
Sunday send-off spot before the last night.
View on TripAdvisor →Water Sports & Activities
- Kite surfing
- Windsurfing
- Jet skiing
- Kayaking
- Paddle boarding
- Snorkelling
- Scuba diving
- Dolphin watching
- Deep sea fishing
Nature & Wildlife
- Colobus monkey sanctuary
- Shimba Hills safari
- Bora Bora wildlife tour
- Kaya Kinondo forest trek
- Kongo River canoe trip
RSVP
We need a headcount to plan the Diani leg properly — food, transfers, room allocation, all of it depends on knowing who's coming. Please confirm as soon as you can.
10th August 2026
Confirmations after this date can't be guaranteed a spot at the villa — please don't leave it to the last minute.
Confirm via WhatsApp
Tap below to send Demi a message with your name(s) and how many of you are attending the Diani leg. It opens pre-filled — just fill in the blanks and hit send.
The Nairobi Week
Running order below — a soft landing after Diani, then into the wedding.
Back to Nairobi
- Flight departs Diani, back to Nairobi
- Open — rest, unpack, settle into your Nairobi base
Ayodele's Lunch & Games
- Lunch, hosted by Ayodele
- Games — come ready to compete, we don't like to lose
City Exploring — Everyone's Pick
- Nairobi National Park safari drive — costs and details to follow once numbers attending are confirmed
- Or, if you'd rather — Giraffe Centre, or the Sheldrick Wildlife Trust elephant orphanage (book the 11 AM feeding in advance)
- Bike ride through Karura Forest
- Group reconvenes for sundowners at Dijo, Westlands
Rehearsal & Paintball
- Rehearsal at Lake House Tigoni (bridesmaids, groomsmen & immediate family)
- Forest paintball at Kompass Adventure Park (archery and zip-lining also available)
- Wine down at Geco or Wine Box, or a night out at SOHO/Ciel — your call
Rest Day
- Rest. Hydrate. Beauty sleep.
- If you're up for it — a low-key night out at Ciel or 11 11
The Wedding
- Ceremony begins
- Reception
- After-party begins
Recovery
- Recovery brunch at Cultiva Farm, Karen — farm-to-table food and organic gardens, stay as late as you like
Lake House Tigoni & Zerenity Gardens
Lake House Tigoni
A secluded 8-acre estate in the rolling tea highlands of Limuru, 25–30km from Nairobi. Manicured gardens, a private lake, and colonial verandas — the ceremony, reception, and after-party all happen here, in one place.
Dining in Nairobi
ChopHouse
Premium steaks & grills — a Nairobi classic.
Inti
Peruvian-Japanese Nikkei fusion — one of Nairobi's most exciting tables.
Wine Shop
Wine-led dining, great for a relaxed, convivial dinner.
Cave à Manger
French-inspired, intimate cave setting.
EZO
Modern Pan-African cuisine in a stylish setting.
Mr. Pang
Asian-influenced menu, relaxed vibe, big flavours.
Matteos
Italian classics done with care — neighbourhood favourite.
Bambino x Meso
Creative, contemporary dining — a modern Nairobi gem.
Tokyo
Authentic Japanese — great sushi and ramen.
Upepo
Asian-inspired cuisine in a relaxed setting.
Meko
Fresh seafood restaurant.
Mawimbi
Fresh seafood restaurant.
Zen Garden
Serene Asian dining — calm and quality.
Cultiva Farm Kenya
Farm-to-table in Karen. Sunday 3 PM base — seasonal, organic, rustic.
Talisman
Legendary Karen restaurant — eclectic global menu in a beautiful garden.
La Villa
Italian-Mediterranean in a charming villa setting.
About Thyme
Serene multi-level garden dining, Eldama Ravine Rd, Westlands — fairy lights.
Bamba
Lebanese & Middle Eastern, semi-outdoor garden — Lavington.
Beit é Selam
Pan-African fusion — West, East & North African flavours. Westlands.
Bars & Clubs
Dijo
Westlands — the perfect sundowner spot.
Geco
Wine-down favourite — relaxed, intimate, great wine selection.
270 Rooftop
Panoramic Westlands views, breakfast through to late.
The Location
Lively bar — great crowd and good vibes.
Kengeles
Beloved local bar — perfect mid-week hangout.
Troy Mediterranean Mezze & Roof Bar
Rooftop bar with Mediterranean bites and great cocktails.
11 11
Stylish nightclub — high energy, great crowd.
Ciel
Upscale club — great vibes and curated music.
Ibiza
High-energy — great for big group nights, dancing till dawn.
Gemini
Rooftop nightclub in Kilimani — sleek, energetic, strong DJ lineup.
SOHO
Kilimani — restaurant and nightclub, seamless dining to dancing.
Nairobi Bases
We're advising everyone to book hotels or Airbnbs in Westlands or Riverside — close to home base and easy access to all venues.
Kwetu Nairobi — Curio by Hilton
Westlands
JW Marriott Nairobi
Westlands
Villa Rosa Kempinski
Westlands
Sankara Nairobi
Westlands
Park Inn by Radisson
Westlands
GTC Residences
Apartments inside Nairobi's tallest building, right in Westlands.
Official site → · See on Airbnb →Skynest Residences by CityBlue
249 furnished apartments, rooftop pool, right in the heart of Westlands.
Official site →If You're in Nairobi a While
For guests staying longer and wanting their own wheels, self-drive and chauffeured rental options:
Otto Rentals
Rent A Car In Kenya
Gallery
More to come as the week gets closer.
