New well being resort launches in Kenya

Lion in the Sun Resort is an exciting new well being retreat which has opened on Kenya’s east coastal town of Malindi. The property is one of only six exclusive Henri Chenot centres around the world and the Chenot philosophy of wellbeing through diet and the body is fully integrated into the guest’s stay.

Starting with a personal consultation, therapists use specific massaging techniques according to age-old Chinese tradition, hydrotherapy and aesthetic treatments. A bio-light diet is devised along with a non-restrictive alimentary regime which teaches the correct use of food. The menu consists of exceptional fresh and natural foods including fruit, fish and vegetables.

The on-site staff at Lion in the Sun are fully trained to use an array of treatments from hydrotherapy, phyto-mud therapy and hydro jet treatments to ease away toxins and leave the body feeling purified and relaxed. The retreat’s personal trainer complements the treatments with a variety of activities from yoga to cycling through the forest, swimming and using the fully equipped high tech gym.

For those who just wish to relax without detoxing, Lion in the Sun is a stunning boutique hotel. The property has 16 exquisite en-suite rooms individually designed and set in clusters of four all with their own pool and beautiful outdoor seating area. The main area comprises of a pool, poolside bar, open restaurant, a cinema room to chill out in and a private terraced dining for those who relish their privacy.

After relaxing in the sunshine by one of the four seawater swimming pools, you can take a leisurely stroll to the retreat’s private beach located only 300 metres away in the Malindi Marine Park. The beach which has a fully serviced pool, cooling tents with luxurious sun beds and personal butler service are the perfect ingredients to complete the Lion in the Sun experience.

Rooms start at €330 double occupancy.

For more information log on to lioninthesun.net.