Each one personally furnished and styled by Kitanda with an afro-modern touch you won't find anywhere else.
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The Process
Three Steps to Extraordinary
No booking engines, no sign-ups. Just a chat with your host and you are booked.
01Discover
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Discover
Browse our personally furnished afro-modern homes across Diani and Mombasa. Each one styled by the Kitanda team.
02Chat
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Chat on WhatsApp
Found your perfect stay? Hit WhatsApp. We respond within minutes with availability, rates, and every detail.
03Move In
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Move Right In
We handle the booking, key handover, and welcome. You just arrive and live beautifully in a space we poured our hearts into.
4.9
★★★★★
Average Guest Rating
About Kitanda
We Don't Just Furnish Spaces We Create Vibes You'll Feel
Kitanda Na Kadhalika is a personal labour of love where each property we own is designed, furnished, and styled by our team. From the handwoven kiondo throws to the deep earth tones and warm timber accents, every piece tells a story of coastal Swahili culture meeting modern comfort. We call it afro-modern.
We personally select every cushion, choose every paint colour, and ensure each stay feels like home the moment you walk in. There is no faceless agency here, just a small dedicated team with a genuine love for hosting beautiful stays in Diani and Mombasa.
Founded in 2021, we have welcomed over 1,200 guests into our personally styled homes along the coast. Every review, every return guest, and every message saying "this was the best stay" is what keeps us designing and hosting.
Afro-Modern Design
Every piece personally chosen by the team
Instant Response
Your host replies within minutes
Daily Housekeeping
Every stay includes daily cleaning
Host On Site
We are local, always just a message away
Guest Love
What Our Guests Say
Real reviews from guests who stayed in our personally furnished homes.
★★★★★
The Diani Cottage was everything we needed and more. The decor is so warm and thoughtful that you can tell real care went into every detail. Daily housekeeping kept everything spotless. We already booked our return.
SM
Sophie M.
Diani Cottage
★★★★★
The Nyali home is perfect for families. Spacious, clean, and the pool was a hit with the kids. The afro-modern styling is so beautiful that my wife kept asking where everything was from. Kitanda replied to every message instantly.
JM
James M.
Nyali 3 Bedroom
★★★★★
Waking up to the Indian Ocean from the Shanzu balcony was unreal. The unit is beautifully furnished, the pool is right there, and having daily housekeeping made it feel like a resort. Kitanda is genuinely the best host on the coast.
AN
Amina N.
Shanzu Beachfront
KITANDA
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Booking Terms
Please read these terms carefully before making an enquiry.
1. No Direct Booking Engine
Kitanda does not operate a direct booking platform. All reservations are facilitated via WhatsApp and confirmed through Airbnb.
2. Pricing & Fees
Prices displayed are indicative per-night rates. Final pricing is confirmed at enquiry. Kitanda charges no additional service fee to guests, you pay the Airbnb rate only.
3. Availability
All properties are subject to availability at time of enquiry. Confirmed bookings are binding once payment is received through the Airbnb platform.
4. Cancellation Policy
Each property has its own Airbnb cancellation policy, which will be communicated clearly at time of booking. Kitanda follows the host's stated policy.
5. Guest Conduct
Guests are expected to treat all properties with care and respect. Damage or breach of house rules may result in charges as per the Airbnb resolution process.
6. Privacy
Personal information shared via WhatsApp is used solely for booking purposes and is never shared with third parties without consent.
7. Disclaimer
Kitanda acts as a facilitator between guests and Airbnb hosts. We cannot be held liable for events outside our reasonable control.