Alfajiri

Surrounded by meticulously maintained tropical gardens and eclectically decorated with ivory-coloured Danish floors, artefacts from all over Africa and the Far East, hand carved sofas, sumptuous textiles and Lamu doors, Alfajiri is heavenly.

Owned and hosted by a collector and his interior designer wife, the house has fourteen staff including three highly trained nannies dedicated to entertaining younger guests and captivating them with a treasure trove of toys.

Fine Mediterranean influenced cuisine is based around local seafood delivered twice daily and ingredients such as oils, proscuitto and delicious cheeses imported weekly from Europe.

With a stunning infinity pool that seems to blend into sea and sky, snorkelling over magical coral reefs, golf nearby and deep-sea fishing, not to mention the glory of Diani Beach, this luxurious private retreat is to die for.