MOMBASA
We recommend the following travel route to the venue:
YOUR CITY > MOI INT. AIRPORT (MBA)
The easiest way to reach the resort is by landing at Moi International Airport (MBA) in Mombasa. The airport is located approximately one hour from the resort. (Note: Ideal for anyone planning on joining us for the safari).
For your international flight, we suggest flying with Ethiopian Airlines or Kenya Airways.
Transportation from the airport to the resort will be organized for you. More information in the FAQ section below.
Southern Palms Beach Resort sits at the edge of the Indian Ocean on the gorgeous, renowned Diani Beach—just 35km south of Mombasa. It's an ideal getaway for those who want to enjoy the white expanse of Diani Beach, bask in the warmth of the African sun, or be the envy of everyone at home with the perfect photo op of your camel ride on the beach.
We have secured discounted rates on an ALL-INCLUSIVE MEAL PLAN for our wedding guests. Please email the Hotel Reservations Team using both email addresses below with the subject line ALY KHAN & RACHITA WEDDING:
reservations@southernpalmskenya.com
reservations1@southernpalmskenya.com
For express check-in purposes, please send the hotel your passport/ID copies when making your reservations.
We've attached the rates below for you (all rates in Kenyan Shillings).
Please connect with the Resort prior to April 15, 2025.
How early should I book my flight?
We recommend booking your flights as early as you can and securing flights that work best with your schedule. You can reserve your flights directly with your preferred airline. Please plan to arrive by the afternoon of August 24, 2025. A friendly reminder that the wedding is August 26, 2025.
How do I get to the resort?
We will be organizing transfers from the airport to the resort. Please send your flight details for your arrival and departures separately to our wedding planner, Sapna Sachania via email: transfers@sachanias.com by July 1, 2025, so arrangements can be made.
Please indicate ALY KHAN & RACHITA Wedding in the subject of the email and use the following format for the body of the email:
- Arrival/Departure
- Airport: MOI/Ukunda Airstrip
- Lead passenger in group
- Name of each passenger in group
- Arrival date
- Flight and flight number
Do I need a visa?
Kenya's Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) system is now operational. All travelers, including infants and children (except citizens of Kenya and EAC partner states) arriving in Kenya must apply for ETA online before their arrival. Apply here.
Travelers are eligible to apply for ETA within 3 months of their arrival date in Kenya. Following the application, a confirmation will be sent to your email address. Upon approval, the ETA will be sent to the same email. The standard processing time for ETAs is three working days, and the status of the application can be checked at any time on the ETA website using your ETA reference number.
Do I need any travel vaccinations?
Cholera/Malaria are recommended vaccinations—but they are not a requirement. Please be up-to-date on normal vaccinations (i.e., Polio, Tetanus, MMR, etc.). It is also recommended to have: Hep A/B, Typhoid, and Meningistis (again, not a requirement).
What will the weather be like?
The average temperature in Diani in August for a typical day ranges from an average high of 30°C to a low of 22°C. However, it may get slightly windy near the beach in the evenings so you can carry a light shawl or jacket. We are hoping for plenty of sun, so remember to bring sunscreen for some fun on the beautiful white beaches of the Kenyan Coast.
What / how should I pack? What are some essentials I should bring?
- Sunscreen, sunglasses, and a hat
- Swimsuit and beachwear
- Comfortable sandals or flip-flops
- Lightweight, breathable clothing (linen/cotton)
- Light jacket or shawl for cooler evenings
- Any personal medications or toiletries
- Travel adapter (Type G plug)
- Insect repellent
Optional: Snorkeling gear or water shoes if you plan on exploring the ocean!
Whom should I call with questions or assistance?
Sapna and her team will be at the hotel throughout the wedding events and will be happy to help with any assistance required. Please contact our wedding planner Sapna Sachania for any assistance:
WhatsApp:+254 733755563
Email: Events@sachanias.com