Chale Island Resort (Diani Beach, Kenya)

Chale Island is a small romantic island situated 600 meters off the mainland. 10 km south of Diani, 1.2 km long and 0.8 km wide, with a general north/south orientation. The Island is divided into two parts; resort and sacred forest or “kaya”. The Sands at Chale Island resort lies in 15 acres of indigenous ancient forest, with a stunning 10,000 square meter white sand bay which is protected by a vibrant coral reef. With an explosion of colorful flora and fauna the island is truly magical and if that is not enough, also features a mystical inland tidal mangrove lake. Kenya’s beaches rank in the top ten worldwide and Chale Island’s coral sand bay counts as one of the best that Kenya has to offer. The secluded bay is covered with snow-white powder fine coral sand and due to the remoteness of the Island is the only beach in Kenya that can truly be called private. Due to the lack of seaweed pile-ups, turtles frequently lay eggs in the bay adding to the charm of this magical Island. A stunning white beach fringed by coral reefs and a tidal saltwater lake surrounded by a mangrove forest. A diverse mixture of indigenous and tropical flora that attracts a wide variety of fascinating insect and primate life.