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Watersports options.
Our new water sports centre is able to provide
watersports activities for all ages - Scuba Diving for beginners to professionals,
Snorkelling, Windsurfing and Deep sea fishing. We have excellent instructors
and are proud to have introduced many (non-swimmers too!) to the exciting
underwater world. Here are just a few of the new services we are able to
provide both in house guests and folks visiting us for a short while :-
Scuba Fun Diver - take
a short introduction to this exciting and fulfilling sport. The programme
starts at the swimming pool with an informative and concise briefing with
a qualified professional instructor lasting around 45 minutes. Shortly
afterwards you will board one of our diving boats and head out to explore
the shallow and safe waters of our house reef at Kinondo. Diving as a buddy
team your instructor will guide you through coral gardens and shoals of
fish pointing out the highlights of marine life as you experience your
first dive in the Indian Ocean. The dive can last up to an hour - a thrilling
must !
Reef
Seafari - this 2 hours Seafari will bring you to the fantastic white
sandbank off the main reef which lies exposed at low tide. After a 20 minute
cruise on one of our specialised boats you will arrive in calm and clear
waters. An abundance of tropical fish and coral makes this an ideal location
for kids and adults alike to explore the underwater world. An experienced
guide will both instruct and lead your snorkelling tour of around 1 1/2
hours.
Deep
Sea fishing - based exclusively at Pinewood Village MV Scorpio is
available for some of the finest fishing off the Kenya Coast. With an exceptional
history and crew MV Scorpio offers exciting blue water fishing for the
experience angeler as well as tuition and guidance for novice anglers.
Top quality electronics and tackle provide for regular caches of marlin,
sailfish, Tuna, wahoo, Barracuda and Dorado thus ensuring our clients get
the best out of this exciting sport. A tag and release programme is run
in accordance with IGFA and is encouraged to protect these prized species.
Robinson
Crusoe Seafari - a half day tour that takes you back to nature and
away from people. Join one of our high speed boats ( max 6 pax ) to an
untouched unique and sacred area on Kenya's south coast. The trip starts
from Pinewood and cruises past ancient and sacred forests of Kaya Kinondo
towards Gazi bay and Chale Island. Shallow and clear waters of this area
provide some fine snorkelling and fun diving. After soaking up the sun
and the warn Indian Ocean your personal Chef will prepare a lunch of grilled
fresh fish, chicken and fresh salads, fruit Robinson Crusoe style. The
sacred area of Chale Kaya offers a superb and remote setting for an afternoon
of pure escapism and relaxation.
Additionally - ask us for information on Kite
surfing, Quad bikes, Kayaks, Sailboats, waterskiing - in short a
full watersports programme for special people staying at our Special Place.
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