Ayowole & Demi's
Wedding Week Itinerary

21st – 30th August 2026 · Diani & Nairobi, Kenya
Part One · 21st–24th August

The Diani Escape

The Party Villa

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.

The couple's flight: leaves Friday 21st August at 11:40 AM, returns Monday 24th August at 8:50 AM — flying JamboJet. If you'd like to travel together, that's the window to aim for.
Check-in
12:00 – 2:00 PM
Check-out
10:00 AM (late checkout flexible)
Route
JKIA or Wilson Airport, Nairobi → Ukunda Airport (UKA), Diani
Getting from the airstrip to the villa: transport can be organized directly through Coco Kinondo, or you're welcome to arrange your own airport transfer — either works, whatever's easiest for you.
How to Book Flights to Diani
Which Nairobi airport you fly from — JKIA or Wilson — depends on the airline, so double check when booking. Options to compare:

· Safarilink →
· JamboJet →
· Skyward Airlines →
· Fly748 →
· Compare all routes on Skyscanner →
Day 01 · Fri 21st Aug

Arrival & Welcome

Direct transfer, Ukunda Airstrip → the villa
  • 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
Day 02 · Sat 22nd Aug

Beach Day & Cave Dinner

A slow morning, group activities, and dinner out at night
  • Breakfast
  • Beachside group massages
  • Lunch
  • Water activities & games
  • Dhow ride
  • Dinner at Ali Barbour's Cave Restaurant
  • Night out — kept open, plans TBC
Day 03 · Sun 23rd Aug

Choose-Your-Excursion Day

Pick an adventure in the morning, then reconvene for sunset
  • 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
Day 04 · Mon 24th Aug

Departure

Back to Nairobi for the wedding week
  • Checkout and transfer to Ukunda Airstrip
Alternative Villa Option — Galu Beach
Coco Kinondo is where everything happens, but it doesn't sleep everyone. For anyone not staying at the villa itself, this is the option we recommend.

6-Bedroom Villa, Galu Beach

Sleeps 12, chef included. $260 per person, per night.

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Contact Anita for payment details: +234 707 499 1080 →
Booking Through a Travel Agent
Prefer to have someone else sort flights and stays? Both of these come recommended.

Let's Discover Travel

East African DMC and travel company — personalised trips, locally and worldwide.

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+254 706 611368 →

Coastal Soul Kenya

Travel and lifestyle agency, coast-focused.

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+254 716 435612 →
When reaching out to either one, mention it's regarding accommodation for Wole and Demi's Pre-Wedding Getaway.
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24th July 2026

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Quick Reference — Diani Dining & Bars
Fri sundowner

The Salty Squid Beach Bar & Restaurant

Beachfront, easy, golden hour views.

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Sat dinner

Ali Barbour's Cave Restaurant

Dining inside a natural coral cave.

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Sun sundowner

Nomad Beach Bar & Restaurant

Sunday send-off spot before the last night.

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La Terrasse

Diani Beach, relaxed terrace dining.

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Funky Monkey Cocktail Bar & Restaurant

Cocktails with a coastal edge.

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Madafoos Beach Bar & Restaurant

Beachside, easy-going.

View on TripAdvisor →
More to Do in Diani

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
Part Two · 24th–30th August

The Nairobi Week

Running order below — a soft landing after Diani, then into the wedding.

Mon 24th Aug

Back to Nairobi

Travel day — free evening to settle in
  • Flight departs Diani, back to Nairobi
  • Open — rest, unpack, settle into your Nairobi base
Tue 25th Aug

Ayodele's Lunch & Games

Hosted lunch · Game afternoon
  • Lunch, hosted by Ayodele
  • Games — come ready to compete, we don't like to lose
Wed 26th Aug

City Exploring — Everyone's Pick

Choose your own Nairobi adventure
  • 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
Thu 27th Aug

Rehearsal & Paintball

Rehearsal is for bridesmaids, groomsmen & immediate family — paintball and wine down are open to everyone
  • 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
Fri 28th Aug

Rest Day

No agenda — seriously, sleep. Tomorrow's the big one.
  • Rest. Hydrate. Beauty sleep.
  • If you're up for it — a night out at Ciel or 11 11
Sat 29th Aug

The Wedding

Lake House Tigoni
  • Ceremony begins
  • Reception
  • After-party begins
NB: Two 25-seater buses run to and from the venue on the wedding day, picking up and dropping off at a central point (likely Westlands) — exact times and location to follow. Prefer to sort your own transport instead? That's fine too.
Staying in Tigoni — wedding night only
These two are for anyone who'd rather not drive back into Nairobi after the wedding — only relevant for the night of the wedding, not a base for the full week. They're about 5–10 minutes from Lake House Tigoni; Nairobi (Westlands/Riverside) is roughly 45 minutes away.
Recommended

Muthu Sovereign Suites & Spa

Vintage-style hotel near Tigoni.

Book directly →
Recommended

Zerenity Gardens

Garden property in Tigoni, close to the venue.

Book directly →
Sun 30th Aug

Recovery

Recovery brunch at Cultiva Farm, from 3 PM
  • Recovery brunch at Cultiva Farm, Karen — farm-to-table food and organic gardens, stay as late as you like
Wedding Venue

Lake House Tigoni

Ceremony · Reception · After-Party — Sat 29th Aug

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.

Open in Google Maps →
Where to Eat

Dining in Nairobi

Westlands & Riverside

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.

136 Riverside

Garden dining destination, Riverside — a cluster of different restaurants, great for lounging.

Wine Shop Box, Lavington

Sister spot to Wine Shop — same easy, wine-led vibe.

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.

Karen & Beyond
Recovery brunch

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.

After Dark

Bars & Clubs

Nairobi — Bars & Lounges
Wed reconvene

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.

Nairobi — Clubs
Fri rest day option

11 11

Stylish nightclub — high energy, great crowd.

Fri rest day option

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.

Thu night out

SOHO

Kilimani — restaurant and nightclub, seamless dining to dancing.

Where to Stay

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.

Luxury Hotels
Luxury

Kwetu Nairobi — Curio by Hilton

Westlands

Luxury

JW Marriott Nairobi

Westlands

Luxury

Villa Rosa Kempinski

Westlands

Luxury

Sankara Nairobi

Westlands

Business luxury

Park Inn by Radisson

Westlands

Le Mac

Westlands

Airbnb & Serviced Apartments — Westlands & Riverside

GTC Residences

Apartments inside Nairobi's tallest building, right in Westlands.

Official site → · See on Airbnb →

Pan Pacific Serviced Suites

Luxury serviced suites inside the GTC complex.

Official site →

Skynest Residences by CityBlue

249 furnished apartments, rooftop pool, right in the heart of Westlands.

Official site →

Capital M

Serviced apartments, Westlands.

See on Airbnb →
Booking your own place? Search Airbnb or Booking.com for Westlands or Riverside — that's the area to filter for.
Getting Around

If You're in Nairobi a While

For guests staying longer and wanting their own wheels, self-drive and chauffeured rental options:

Otto Rentals

otto.rentals →

Rent A Car In Kenya

rentacarinkenya.com →

Prefer not to drive? Uber, Bolt, Little Cab, and Faras are all safe and reliable ways to move around Nairobi at all times — easy to use between venues, dinners, and hotels.