Pete whisked me away from Nairobi for a perfect weekend at Chale Island, which is just south of Diani Beach (one of my favourite places in Kenya). ❤
Chale Island is actually a headland (600 meters off the mainland) with 15 acres of indigenous forest known as a sacred worship place (kaya) and boasts an inland tidal mangrove lake. The island is just four degrees south of the equator and is 1,2 km long and 0,8 km wide, so perfect for a romantic getaway with very few other holidaymakers leaving ample space for everyone to share in the white sandy beach and bay.
The sunrises were spectacular.
Twice we walked the circumference of the island and we were blown away by the magnificence of how the terrain changes from one side to the other and how wonderfully abundant it is was with crabs, lizards, beautifully coloured fish, shells, birdlife, monkeys and baboons.
We were also spoiled with getting very close to colobus monkeys and their babies.
The morning of our departure was met with elation when we saw a turtle laying her eggs, a truly once in a lifetime opportunity, which could only be beat by witnessing her babies making their way to the water – maybe next time.
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Hey Mandy, Welcome back 🙂 Have you moved to Nairobi permanently? Beautiful place and wonderful photos today. Laura
Hi Laura, thanks. Actually my husband is just finishing up with a contract here so will be heading back home at the end of March. Trust you are well. xo
Simple beautiful and so peaceful too! I have never seen a turtle laying eggs…
It was such a treat being able to see mama turtle and being able to get so close to her without being invasive. Have a super day. xo
How absolutely incredible, your photos are stunning Mandy. What an amazing thing to share together!
Thanks Tanya. Was such a treasured wonderful weekend away. Wonderful happy memories. Trust you are well friend. 🙂 xoxo
How special! thanks for sharing.
Thanks for stopping by Anne. Have a super day. 🙂 xo
What an amazing place to be whisked away to!
Absolutely. 😀 xo
I’ve not heard of that island. Your photos are amazing. And the colour of the water is gorgeous xx
Thanks very much Charlie. I’m going to miss visiting such beautiful places when we leave Kenya soon. Hope you are well. xo
What an exotic place to be whisked off too…fabulous photos!
Thanks very much Karen. Was a beautiful trip away. xoxo
Looks like a fabulous paradise, my best is that baby monkey’s eyes, so sweet
It is glorious! 🙂 xo
Mandy,
STUNNING.
OMGgggosh, that monkey w/ the long blonde hair!
The turtle!
The sunrise.
Heaven does exist on earth. xxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Yes, there are many beautiful places that are absolutely heavenly! Love and hugs to you. xoxoxo