Traveller's Guide: How to Pick Good Accommodation in Kenya

Welcome to Travel4Purpose, where travel meets purpose, and we’re here to guide you on how to pick the perfect accommodation in Kenya. When you choose your place to stay, it’s not just about a bed to sleep in; it’s about making a positive impact on the environment, community, and your overall travel experience. Here’s your comprehensive guide to finding the best accommodation while you explore the beautiful coastal areas and beyond in Kenya.

1. Know Your Purpose

At Travel4Purpose, we believe that your accommodation should align with your purpose. Whether you’re here to relax, explore, connect with locals, or immerse yourself in Kenyan culture, it’s essential to choose accommodation that complements your travel goals.

2. Sustainable Choices

Sustainability is at the heart of our mission. We analyze each accommodation to ensure it has a positive social and environmental impact. Look for lodgings that prioritize eco-friendly practices, such as waste reduction, energy conservation, and support for local communities.

We carry out an impact analysis that we’ve curated ourselves to ensure social and environmental positive impact before recommending the accommodations to our travellers.

3. Handpicked Recommendations

We’ve done the legwork for you! Our handpicked accommodations have been carefully surveyed to ensure they meet our high ethical and sustainability standards. These are places that not only provide comfort but also give back to the local community and environment.

4. Explore the Coastal Areas’ Accommodation in Kenya

Kenya offers a diverse range of coastal destinations, and Travel4Purpose has you covered in many of them:

Diani Accommodations in Mombasa

– Consider staying at Kinondo Kwetu for a unique experience by the beach.

Accommodations in Kilifi

– Options like Nature Camp, Salty’s Kitesurf Village, and Terrace Bar await you in Kilifi.

Sustainable Accommodations in Mombasa Kenya

– Experience Nature Camp and Severin Sea Lodge Beach for a memorable stay.

Good Places to Stay in Tsavo, Mombasa

– Explore the Lions Bluff and Wildlife Works for a connection with nature and wildlife.

Where to Stay in Watamu, Mombasa

– Consider Kobe Suite Resort, Nature, Temple Point, or Watamu Treehouse for a splendid coastal experience.

5. Accommodation Booking

Once you’ve found the perfect accommodation, booking with Travel4Purpose is easy. Book via our website at https://www.travel4purpose.com to make your reservations and contribute to the positive impact we aim to create.

6. Connect with Purpose-Led Travellers

One of the joys of travel is connecting with like-minded individuals. When you choose accommodations through Travel4Purpose, you’re more likely to meet fellow purpose-led travellers who share your values and commitment to responsible travel.

7. Plan Ahead

Don’t wait until the last minute to book your accommodation. Popular destinations can fill up quickly, so it’s wise to plan ahead and secure your stay at the right place for you.

8. Read Reviews

Before making a decision, take some time to read reviews from other travellers. Their experiences and insights can help you make an informed choice and ensure that the accommodation aligns with your travel purpose. Our website has some of them too.

9. Reach Out to Us

Have questions or need personalized advice? We’re here for you! Feel free to reach out to Travel4Purpose through our website, https://www.travel4purpose.com.

10. Embrace the T4P Experience

Choosing your accommodation through Travel4Purpose is not just about where you sleep; it’s about making a difference, connecting with a community, and creating smiles. Embrace the experience, immerse yourself in Kenyan culture, and leave a positive impact on the places you visit.

The journey starts with the right accommodation choice. At Travel4Purpose, we’re committed to helping you find the perfect place to stay in Kenya, ensuring your trip aligns with your purpose, and making a positive impact along the way. Happy travels!

Sunset boat river tour with Omari is the best! The sunset boat river with Omari was really nice! He knows a lot of things about Kongo river and you can see the river is his life! He also planted mangroves by himself to help the environment and lives in a village next to the river. The trip is very relaxing and best place to see the sunset!

Roxana G

August 21, 2023

Sunset dhow is a must and worthwhile Did the sunset dhow cruise with a few friends and LOVED the experience! I plan to take visitors when we visit Mombasa in the future. Feels very special to have the entire dhow to ourselves, the snacks were the perfect addition, and the music/string lights added to the atmosphere. Be sure to ask the guide to take an aerial picture for you - nice memory. Only reason I didn't give a full 5 stars is that our dhow time was cut in half because of a late arrival of the dhow itself, but the situation was rectified by Travel4Purpose afterwards, and the 1.5 hours we did get on the dhow was worth it.

Attiya H

August 14, 2023

Great food tour Went on a food tour with Camilli. She was lovely, showed us places I would never find on my own. Had good fun with her exploring old town and liked learning about Mombasa.

Traveltomtom

August 12, 2023

Incredible overall travel company, highly recommend! I recently visited Kenya with my husband for our honeymoon and engaged T4P to arrange the itinerary. We were blown away with the level of detail and thought put behind it! Each activity/experience was tailored to our likes and desires and everything had meaning and purpose to it. We wanted a calm and restful getaway after a busy period planning the wedding, whilst having time to emerge ourselves in the culture and experience the adrenaline rush of safari. Our itinerary catered for exactly this and we were treated with a few surprises along the way. Some of what we saw would not have been accessible from a quick Google search, so really did have adventures “off the beaten path”. T4P we’re incredible with keeping in touch with us on the honeymoon too and answering our questions promptly. The drivers and guides we came in contact were all professional and joyful and we felt very safe in their hands. Highly recommend T4P for all your purposeful travel needs!

Shaili D

August 9, 2023

Eye opening and friendly art tour in Kiberia We did the Kibera art tour via T4P and it was amazing! Shammi was quick to respond and get the tour set up and was always on hand to answer any questions. The tour itself was great and felt like an authentic way to see this part of Nairobi. Saviour our tour guide was lovely and showed us around the murals, studios and Kibera. It was a really great way to spend couple hours.

V B

August 1, 2023

Explore and eat across Mombasa Our family did the Food tour with Qamili and it was excellent. For over 2 hours we walked around the city trying different foods from vendors she knew. She explained elements about the city and focused on specific Mombasa cuisine which often doesn’t get showcased as it should. She is also like a local celebrity with a few people stopping us to say hi and how much the enjoy her posts exposing Mombasa and culture. A great afternoon enjoyed by our entire family and memorable experience. Highly recommended

J0e416

June 27, 2023

10 Stars All Around!! My boyfriend and I wanted to do a graduation trip to Kenya, but didn’t know where to begin. We knew we wanted to travel responsibly, environmentally conscious, and safely as we stumbled upon Travel 4 Purpose on Google it was a perfect match! Sham met with us one on one to go over our ideal trip, budget and all details necessary to form an itinerary. All the activities planned out with T4P were amazing! The village cooking class, safari accommodations, private dhow trip, and giraffe experience were some of the greatest memories. All was affordable to our budget and we are leaving Kenya in more awe than we imagined. We leave happy, safe and content that our money went directly to communities and not greedy corporations. Wish there were more T4P travel agencies around the world!

Mariana M

June 5, 2023

MUST VISIT - Mombasa town and street food tours Sham arranged the most amazing Mombasa town and street food tour with Tyson for me. I honestly had THE BEST day. We explored by TukTuk and by foot, we had lots of local food and drink, I learned all about the history of Mombasa and collected some souvenirs along the way. Tyson is amazing, such a warm and friendly guy who will do anything for you. I am a young female travelling alone, and Tyson made me feel safe and at ease the whole day. I also went on the giraffe walk, this was incredible. The giraffes roam freely in the conservation park, they’re incredible to see. Konde, my tour guide was so passionate and knowledgable and told me all about the other projects the sanctuary take part in too. Nguuni run a clinic for locals, especially pregnant women and their babies where they can get vaccinated and educated about their health. I have learned SO much from both of these days and I’m so grateful to Sham for organising. I’d definitely recommend both days to anyone interested in learning more about Mombasa!

livwanders

May 27, 2023

Two Thumbs Up Great afternoon experience at the giraffe sanctuary. Sham and her team are super organizers and their efforts can’t be matched. Sanctuary is such a peaceful and beautiful place. I advise you avail of the travel4purpose driver too, to get there, Tyson is super.

Tess M

April 25, 2023

Fabuleux! Foncez, vous ne serez pas déçus Nous sommes allés à la Nguuni Sanctuary Reserve et c’était fabuleux! Nous quittons Mombasa les yeux émerveillés et avec des souvenirs plein la tête. Un grand merci à Shammie, Omar, Tyson, d’avoir rendu tout ça possible. Nous n’avions que très peu de temps et tout le monde s’est organisé pour répondre à toutes nos demandes. Nous avons tout aimé, de la prise de contact jusqu’à la visite. Nous avons hâte de revenir pour faire d’autres visites. Un grand merci pour tout. N’hésitez pas à passer par Travel4Purpose, je vous recommande bien évidement cet cette agence. Maman voyageuse avec un enfant, j’y ai trouvé disponibilité, adaptabilité et sécurité. J’ai été très sensible à la visite personnalisée pour mon fils. C’était formidable.

Valbyg

April 22, 2023

Shami was so kind, attentive, and detailed. She made my experience as a female solo traveler from Seattle feel safe and organized. I had the best time with my Mida Creek village experience cooking class and canoeing. Went through beautiful mangroves and learned about local vegetation. Memories for a lifetime.

Raia Karmali

August 24, 2023

We absolutely LOVED our Mombasa food tour hosted by Chaqula! She is so knowledgeable about the areas that she took us to, and she took us to spots with the tastiest food around! I highly recommend taking this tour if you’re visiting Mombasa or even if you are a local!!

Ziana Bhanji

We really enjoyed the street food tour in Mombasa. Qamili was knowledgeable and laid back. Some great small spots and good info about the food and culture.

L. S.

August 16, 2023

I recently visited Kenya with my husband for our honeymoon and engaged T4P to arrange the itinerary. We were blown away with the level of detail and thought put behind it! Each activity/experience was tailored to our likes and desires and everything had meaning and purpose to it. We wanted a calm and restful getaway after a busy period planning the wedding, whilst having time to emerge ourselves in the culture and experience the adrenaline rush of safari. Our itinerary catered for exactly this and we were treated with a few surprises along the way. Some of what we saw would not have been accessible from a quick Google search, so really did have adventures “off the beaten path”. T4P we’re incredible with keeping in touch with us on the honeymoon too and answering our questions promptly. The drivers and guides we came in contact were all professional and joyful and we felt very safe in their hands. Highly recommend T4P for all your purposeful travel needs!

Shaili Desai

August 8, 2023

This was an amazing experience being driven on a tuk tuk into Mombasa old town. The driver was brilliant and extremely friendly and knowledgeable when it came to talk of history about Arabic rule, Portuguese rule and colonial rule of Mombasa. Some of the historical tales were very touching and some heartbreaking…bit that was history after all

Nitin Ladva

July 27, 2023

Our family did the Food tour with Qamili and it was excellent. For over 2 hours we walked around the city trying different foods from vendors she knew. She explained elements about the city and focused on specific Mombasa cuisine which often doesn’t get showcased as it should. A great afternoon enjoyed by our entire family and memorable experience. Highly recommended

Joe Rafuse

Travel4purpose Mombasa history and food tours are amazing. They have knowledgable and friendly guides. Even as someone who has visited Mombasa before, it felt like I was learning so many new things and trying so many new (and extremely) delicious foods. Tyson, one of the guides, is one of the most friendly and positive people you can meet. Qamili, the food tour guide, was down to earth and really knew her food. Not only did she know what tasted good, she could explain it from a culinary perspective.

Mohamed Kassamali

May 23, 2023

I have gone on 2 trips with T4P now. My guests have all been so satisfied that they have referred other friends. I have travelled extensively in Kenya and T4P gave me amazing experiences I never even knew about in this beautiful country.

J R

May 18, 2023

Sham organised the most amazing two weeks for my sister and I. We wanted to experience as many different parts of Kenya as possible with a focus on authentic experiences and she absolutely delivered. We had a mix of city time, bush time and beach time. Every single one of our guides and experience providers on the ground were amazing. The whole trip was extremely well organised and we really felt like we got to actually experience Kenya instead of just doing a safari or passing through. We'll never forget all the incredible people we met along the way and all the things we learned. Very grateful for this experience and cannot recommend Travel4Purpose enough!

Valerie Merut

April 26, 2023

Tout simplement parfait. Nous sommes allés à Nguuni Sanctuary Reserve et c’était fabuleux! Nous quittons Mombasa les yeux émerveillés et avec des souvenirs plein la tête. Un grand merci à Shammie, Omar, Tyson, d’avoir rendu tout ça possible. Nous n’avions que très peu de temps et tout le monde s’est organisé pour répondre à nos demandes. Nous avons tout aimé, de la prise de contact jusqu’à la visite. Nous avons hâte de revenir pour faire d’autres. Un grand merci pour tout. N’hésitez pas à passer par Travel4Purpose, je vous recommande bien évidement cet cette agence. Maman voyageuse avec un enfant, j’y ai trouvé disponibilité, adaptabilité et sécurité. C’était formidable.

Val-Byg Family

Traveller’s Guide: How to Pick Good Accommodation in Kenya

1. Know Your Purpose

2. Sustainable Choices

3. Handpicked Recommendations