The Majlis Resort is a perfect place for anyone who is looking for an exciting family vacation, romantic retreat, comfortable business travel or a beach safari adventure. The hotel offers a variety of amazing holiday packages to Kenya, including special honeymoon and wedding offers. It provides an idyllic setting for various corporate events and meetings, and can host seminars, conventions, conferences, retreats and exhibitions according to the needs of its guests.

The resort’s conference room is equipped with all modern facilities such as magnetic board with flip chart, TV and DVD, wireless internet access, and LCD projector, making it ideal for those who want to have security, privacy and luxury accommodation. In addition, this beautiful beach hotel in Kenya can also arrange various team-building activities for its guests, such as fishing, boat excursions, watersports, sunset dhow sailing, beach dinners, gym facilities and mountain biking. Other amenities offered by the hotel are a gourmet restaurant, a kids’ club, two pools and a terrace bar. To provide guests with the best possible experience, the Majlis Resort has employed a staff of experts who offer personalized service and are always available to help them with their needs and questions. These professionals offer valuable travel tips and advice, so you can enjoy your vacations in Kenya to the maximum.

For information regarding the resort’s holiday packages to Kenya, do not hesitate to browse through its website http://www.themajlisresorts.com/.

SHANGRI-LA’S VILLINGILI ADDU-ATOLL/MALEDIVEN

Zugegeben, Mini-Eilande sind nicht jedermanns Sache. Wer Angst vor Inselkoller hat und doch auf die Traumkulisse der Malediven und deren beeindruckende Unterwasserwelt nicht verzichten will, ist auf Villingili genau richtig. Die Insel im unberührten Addu-Atoll zählt, neben ihrem Korallenriff von drei Kilometer Länge, zu den größeren Inseln und wartet mit weiteren Superlativen wie drei Süßwasserlagunen, mehr als 17.000 Kokosnussbäumen, zwei Kilometer Strand und dem größten Spa-Dorf der Malediven auf. Mit dem Fahrrad lassen sich auch die fünf Nach barinseln besichtigen, die über 17 Kilometer lange, teils von alten Banyan-Bäumen gesäumte Dschungelpfade miteinander verbunden sind. Einmalig sind auch die versteckt gelegenen Baumhausvillen mit Meerblick, die in drei Meter Höhe in dichte Baumkronen gebaut wurden. Der deutsche General Manager Rene D. Egle lässt natürlich auch die Gastronomie nicht zu kurz kommen: Neben drei Res taurants, die etwa aromatische Currys und Tandoori-Gerichte offerieren, locken Dinner- Locations im Dschungel, am Strand oder im Chef’s Garden – und dort serviert man am liebsten gelben Thunfisch mit Mangogelee, grünen Orangen und Currymayonnaise.

NIYAMA BY PER AQUUM DHAALU-ATOLL/MALEDIVEN

Embudhufushi und Olhuveli – auf diesen beiden Malediven-Inselchen im kornblumenblauen Dhaalu-Atoll liegt das eben erst er öffnete Niyama Resort. Mit spektakulären und innovativen Highlights wie dem Signature- Restaurant, das mitten in der Lagune geradezu schwebt und nur mit dem Boot zu erreichen ist, oder dem ersten Unterwassernachtclub der Inselwelt scheint es die Neueröffnung auf den Malediven zu sein. Zudem kann der Gast mit dem ersten 24-Stunden-Spa der Malediven die Kunst des Nichtstuns nonstop genießen. Am schönsten sitzt man im »Tribal«-Restaurant in modernluxuriösem Zeltlagerambiente. Zeitgemäße Gerichte aus dem Süden Afrikas, dem Mittleren Osten sowie aus Asien werden dort in Show-Küchen und über offenem Feuer zubereitet. Was Gourmets auf der Lifestyle-Insel sonst noch glücklich macht: Im Hauptrestaurant »Epicure« gibt es ein schickes Feinkost- Take-away, und in den Gästevillen gibt es einen »Deli In«-Kühlschrank, gefüllt mit feinen internationalen Delikatessen, frischen Säften und hausgemachter Eiscreme, aber auch einen Mini-Weinkeller und eine eigene Cocktail-Bar.

VAMIZI ISLAND QUIRIMBA-ARCHIPEL/MOSAMBIK

Ihr Panorama könnte traumhafter nicht sein – der endlose weiße Sandstrand, das rauschende Meer und der dichte Wald aus Akazien, Hibisken und Kasuarinen verleihen der Insel Vamizi und ihrer spektakulären Lodge einen ganz besonderen Zauber. Das kleine Koralleneiland ist Teil des noch unberührten, von El Niño verschonten Quirimba-Archipels im Norden Mosambiks und derzeit noch ein absoluter Geheimtipp für Reisende und Naturschwärmer,

die auf der Suche nach Stille und erstklassigen Tauchrevieren sind. Auf Vamizi wird man nämlich reich beschenkt: Über 350 verschiedene Fischarten, darunter manchmal Buckelwale, Mantas oder Seekühe, sind in den Korallenriffen und an den unzähligen Tauchplätzen rund um die Insel zu finden. Klar, dass Fisch auch kulinarisch die Hauptrolle spielt – aufgepeppt mit mediterranen und lokalen Aromen sowie saisonabhängig Garnelen, Calamares, Hummer, Krabben und Langusten. Das neue »Muntu Nkulu«-Restaurant auf der nördlichen Seite der Insel bietet zudem Buffets in legerer Atmosphäre und die abgeschiedenen Inselstrände offerieren das ideale Ambiente für romantische Picknicks zu zweit.

SHANTI MAURICE/MAURITIUS

Die Zeit, in der Mauritius nur wenigen Privilegierten vorbehalten war, ist vorbei. Heute drängeln sich dort viele Luxusresorts im obersten Segment und werben mit jeder Menge ähnlicher Strand-, Golf- und Spa-Angebote de luxe. Ein bisschen anders, mit edlen Suiten und Poolvillen im Kolonialstil, jedoch nicht minder exklusiv, gibt sich das neue Shanti Maurice, das sich an eine hufeisenförmige Korallenbucht der weniger besiedelten Südküste schmiegt. Das Resort konzentriert sich nun darauf, seinen Gästen das echte Mauritius näherzubringen, und arbeitet dafür eng mit den Einheimischen zusammen. Auch der österreichische Küchenchef Willi Reinbacher bezieht, dieser Philosophie gemäß, einen Großteil der Nahrungsmittel von Bauern und Fischern der Umgebung und kocht am liebsten mit lokalen Ingredienzien und Gemüsen aus hoteleigenem Anbau: »Ich habe eine spezielle Vorliebe für besonders frische und gesunde Inselspezialitäten wie Palmherzen und Seeigel, die direct aus unserem Garten bzw. vom Hausriff kommen, entwickelt.« Nur die breite Palette an Weinen kommt mehrheitlich aus Südafrika.

Set on the idyllic Manda Island in the Lamu archipelago on Kenya’s Northern Coast, The Majlis is a luxury 25 room boutique hotel with the ambience, comfort and intimacy of a private home.  A unique blend of contemporary and traditional styles, The Majlis offers the very best of Lamu.  With a superb beachfront location and breathtaking views over the Ras Kitau bay and Shela village, it offers the perfect setting and the ideal position from which to explore the region.

The Majlis blends seamlessly with its island surroundings, making use of the area’s natural resources and traditions including hand-carved timber and white coral blocks. Each of the hotel’s 25 air-conditioned rooms is unique in character and style, and features traditionally high beamed ceilings and terraces with spectacular views of the beach, landscaped gardens or mangrove forests. Tastefully designed and decorated to reflect the heritage of East Africa, The Majlis is truly a luxurious beach resort and houses an exquisite private collection of art mixing local traditional influences with a contemporary twist, and including a fantastic gilded elephant head sculpture by Armando Tanzini in the dining area and paintings by Julian Schnabel and Yago.

Guests can also enjoy at the luxurious beach resort a private white sand beach and two beautiful swimming pools, built in the shade of the indigenous acacia and palm trees, providing a cool contrast to the warmth of the African sun.  A range of watersports and dhow sailing activities is also available for guests who wish to be active all-day long.

About The Majlis Resort

Idyllic, luxurious, stylish, unique, …the Majlis resort is a privately owned luxury beach hotel on the north coast of Kenya in the Indian Ocean. Designed and built to reflect Lamu’s heritage tradition, The Majlis combines 25 superbly appointed luxury air-conditioned suites built with Western comforts and local tradition. State-of-the-art facilities include two bars, a gourmet restaurant, two swimming pools and an activity center which graciously co-ordinates a wide variety of full day experiences  such as boat excursions, boat & mainland safaris, fishing, snorkeling and water sports, cultural excursions and scenic flights. For more details about the Majlis resort or Lamu Island, please visit our website at www.themajlisresorts.com

The Majlis was opened in October 2009 and it has quickly become one the most preferred Kenya beach resorts for spending family vacations. The resort offers well-furnished, air-conditioned rooms that can please singles, couples and families with kids. Among services provided to families, there is a kids club with several activities on offer, making the kid’s vacations more enjoyable and full of fun. The Majlis Resort also offers several other amenities such two salt-water pools, two bars, a restaurant, two gyms and a watersports center. The Majlis restaurant is one of the main attractions of the resort. It is famous among travelers because of its unmatched architecture also for its delicious cuisine which includes International, Italian, Swahili and Japanese dishes.

The Majlis Resort also offers various holiday packages for family vacations, honeymoon and several other special offers. It is the best Kenya beach resort also for its nature, beauty of the crystalline Indian Ocean waters and white sand beaches. For visitors who wish to be active all day long, the Majlis offers a variety of activities and provides the services of wake boarding, sailing, snorkeling and many more. The resort also provides the services for the fitness of their visitors like Beach and Cross- Country jogging, swimming, GYM, Mountain Biking and Massage. To know more about The Majlis Resort, please visit: www.themajlisresorts.com.

The Majlis Resort is best place for the people who wish to take immediate advantage of Holiday Packages To Kenya and who love sports and adventure. The resort offers various sports activities to its guests, including Boat Excursions, Boat & Mainland Safaris, Water sports & Snorkeling. The Majlis is also the best place for the arrangement of wedding ceremonies, corporate meetings and other special occasions. The resort is also well-known among vacationers to Kenya for its restaurant services and cuisine that includes Japanese, Italian, Swahili and International dishes.

About The Majlis Resorts

Idyllic, luxurious, stylish, unique, …the Majlis resort is a privately owned luxury beach hotel located on the north coast of Kenya in the Indian Ocean. Designed and built to reflect Lamu’s heritage tradition, The Majlis combines 25 superbly appointed luxury air-conditioned suites built with Western comforts and local tradition. State-of-the-art facilities include two bars, a gourmet restaurant, two swimming pools and an activity center which graciously co-ordinates a wide variety of full day experiences such as boat excursions, boat & mainland safaris, fishing, snorkeling and water sports, cultural excursions and scenic flights. For more details about the Majlis resort and holiday packages to Kenya currently on offer, please visit our website at www.themajlisresorts.com

The Resort was officially opened in October, 2009. The Majlis is considered one of the best resorts for family vacations in Kenya and it offers an unforgettable view of Shela Village, the Ras Kitau Bay and the natural beauty surrounding it. It is the only hotel in the Lamu archipelago providing air-conditioning in the rooms and special luxury interconnected family rooms for the parents and their kids. The kid’s club of the resort offers many activities for the children to make their vacations enjoyable and unforgettable. The activities include The Lamu Dhow Adventure, The Maasai Warrior Experience, The Swahili Cooking Class, Majlis Beach Activities, Snorkeling Trip to Manda Toto and Kiwayu, Jungle Gym and Cycling Trip. The resort also provides fitness, cardio and wellness services to its travelers which include Beach and Cross- Country jogging, swimming, GYM, Mountain Biking and Massage.

The Majlis Resort also has a restaurant that is very famous for its distinct world class architecture as well as its excellent cuisine which includes International, Italian (seafood, pasta, wooden pizza oven and home-made ice cream) and some Japanese dishes. The restaurant makes the resort a perfect place for family vacations in Kenya and honeymoon vacations. The resort also offers various sports activities for their visitors such as water skiing, wake boarding, kayaking, sailing with lasers in the Ras Kitau bay, wind-surfing, wake-boarding and many more. To know more about Majlis Resort and their services, please visit the site: www.themajlisresorts.com.

The Majlis Resort was established in 2009 and is located at the most beautiful settings away from the chaos of cities. It offers a private and secluded ambience to the visitors, in addition to offering every kind of luxury and convenience. It is regarded as one of the best options for availing beach holidays Kenya. Celebrities and international travelers from across the globe come to this resort to spend their holidays and spend their time. Many past visitors of the hotel have written excellent reviews on Trip Advisor in favor of the resort for beach holidays Kenya

About The Majlis Resort

Idyllic, luxurious, stylish, unique, …the Majlis resort is a privately-owned luxury beach hotel on the north coast of Kenya in the Indian ocean. Designed and built to reflect Lamu’s heritage tradition, The Majlis combines 25 superbly appointed luxury air-conditioned suites built with Western comforts and local tradition. State-of-the-art facilities include two bars, a gourmet restaurant, two swimming pools and an activity center which graciously co-ordinates a wide variety of full day experiences for you.

Situated next to Lamu Archipelago Kenya, an off coast site to Kenya, it speaks volumes about the beauty and authenticity of Africa. The resort is made with a beautiful architectural design which is exceptional and made by using natural and environment friendly materials which features local naturally sourced resources. Established in 2009, it marks world-class infrastructure for the comfort and luxury of visitors at the best of settings. It is also popular among international celebrities and travelers. Additionally, it was also featured in the edition of August-September 2011 ‘Hotel & Lodge’ on the main page which rates it exceptionally for its décor, surroundings, and ambience. ‘Hotel & Lodge’ is a leading magazine which features exceptional resorts and hotels across the globe for their superiority.

About The Majlis Resort

Idyllic, luxurious, stylish, unique, …the Majlis resort is a privately-owned luxury beach hotel on the north coast of Kenya in the Indian ocean. Designed and built to reflect Lamu’s heritage tradition, The Majlis combines 25 superbly appointed luxury air-conditioned suites built with Western comforts and local tradition. State-of-the-art facilities include two bars, a gourmet restaurant, two swimming pools and an activity center which graciously co-ordinates a wide variety of full day experiences for you.

The Majlis Resort is one of the most stylish, unique, idyllic and luxurious Kenya beach resorts. It is highly preferred by travelers who are in search for a relaxing atmosphere, away from their busy city life. It has gained huge popularity among vacationers around the globe, owing to its top-notch services and facilities. In order to provide its guest with a comfortable and rejuvenating stay, the Majlis provides them with a wide range of first class facilities including a terrace and pool bar, gourmet restaurant, kid’s club, and two pools. The Majlis provides travelers from around the world the chance to explore and experience the pleasure of staying at the untouched natural backdrops of Kenya’s Lamu archipelago, off the north coast. The Majlis serves as an ideal destination for celebrating events, organizing gatherings, engagements, get-togethers, honeymoons, as well as for corporate meetings and events.

Being one of the luxurious Kenya beach resorts, The Majlis Resort was featured in the main page of the August-September 2011 edition of ‘Hotel & Lodge’, a leading magazine that features some of the bets resorts and hotels across the globe for their superiority. This magazine has rated The Majlis exceptionally well for its décor, surroundings, and ambience. In order to make its guests’ stay satisfying and enjoyable, the Majlis provides them with the best of services and facilities, along with a world-class infrastructure. In addition to being an ideal destination to enjoy a family holiday, it serves as a perfect spot for enjoying one’s honeymoon. Furthermore, it also arranges for weddings on the beach or the mangrove pontoon. For more information about the resort and the services offered, please browse through www.themajlisresorts.com.

Nelle stradine della città vecchia di Lamu, Patrimonio Unesco, dopo mercanti turchi, arabi e esploratori portoghesi oggi sono arrivati gli europei: comprano e ristrutturano case cubiche con giardini segreti, nate con “mattoni” di profumato corallo bianco arrivato dal mare, porte di legno scolpite da secoli di abilità locale (di derivazione yemenita) e tetti di fibra di palma sospesi sulle mura perimetrali come pagode. Tra i vicoli avanzano gli asinelli, trecento in tutta l’isola, che hanno l’onore di avere un ospedale a loro dedicato e l’onere di trasportare tutto il trasportabile. Oltre alla main street, pomposamente detta, dove sbarcano i turisti (e dove si affacciano un piccolo museo, qualche albergo e molte case), c’è un mare che cambia colore ogni momento. È lo stesso mare che bagna, poco più avanti, il villaggio di Shela: all’interno le piccole gallerie d’arte keniota, i vicoli, le mura candide, lo struscio di donne velate e variopinte; all’esterno (ovvero con vista sulla costa) una sequenza di discrete ville nel verde di banani e palme, lussuose: quella della principessa Caroline di Monaco è l’ultima della fila.

Di natura più selvaggia lo spettacolo che si apre sulla grande isola di fronte a Lamu: Manda, separate dalla sorella da un braccio di mare stretto. Si attraversa con una bella

nuotata e, in inverno, non è raro avere la fortuna di accompagnarsi a qualche delfino. È all’interno di Manda che si trovano le rovine di Takwa, un antico villaggio Swahili che ha più o meno seicento anni (da scoprire in bicicletta) e la foresta di mangrovie del canale che taglia in due l’isola. Il silenzio che accompagna il breve viaggio in kayak tra fogliame e acqua verde è interrotto da mille versi irriconoscibili, piccoli uccelli ma anche cicogne appollaiate sui rami bassi. Dietro l’angolo, anzi dietro l’insenatura, si apre una spiaggia candida dove abita l’elegante Majlis Resort che ospita pochi fortunati esploratori di un tratto d’isola dove la sabbia e il cielo basso del Kenya sembrano mescolarsi, soprattutto quando il tramonto lascia ai generatori elettrici il compito di illuminare questo lembo di terra dove la mondanità è bandita così come le auto. C’è un’aria magica ad accompagnare serate senza tv, un cielo con una cascata di stelle tutto l’anno e un clima caldo a dispetto delle stagioni che si rincorrono.

L’isola più “estrema” dell’arcipelago è piccola piccola. Si chiama Manda Toto e si offre solo a chi arriva in barca. Non c’è nulla che regali ospitalità notturna, non c’è acqua, mentre granchi di tutti i colori e tutte le dimensioni ne hanno fatto la propria residenza; alberi bassi circondano infinite strisce di spiaggia come una sontuosa corona verde: uno show.

Ancora più difficile l’impatto con Pate, l’isola più a nord dell’arcipelago che accoglie i dhow come una benedizione. Nessuna concessione estetica al turismo: duemilacinquecento abitanti e i banana che delimitano vicoli sterrati Si coltiva un po’ di tabacco, si vive di pesca, artigianato del legno e poco altro. C’è un palazzo reale di uno sceicco che nel 1600 aveva fatto edificare qui la sua dimora, qualche pietra (bella e abbandonata) di una grande moschea di cui si può solo intuire la magnificenza. C’è un importante sito archeologico a Shanga nella zona sud della grande isola. E poi ancora il mare, che s’insinua tra le mangrovie e cambia a ogni marea.