About
Distant relatives is the number 1 rated lodging facility in Kilifi on Tripadvisor. The unique concept of having a hostel that’s affordable for an adventurous backpacker and a serene environment. This helps travelers to learn about the local people, their environments(plants and animals) and how to live eco friendly and sustainable lives themselves.
Our accommodation options include camping, dormitories, safari tents, private rooms and beautifully designed en suite bandas with their own charming private courtyards. Our kitchen serves some of the most delicious, mouth-watering and reasonably priced food on the coast. Wake up to the smell of local Kenyan coffee and go to bed after a full plate of fresh seafood pasta, grilled seasonal vegetables, or some of our signature Friday night wood-fired pizza and free oysters!
At Distant Relatives, our philosophy has always been to work around nature, rather than making nature work around us. For us, caring for the environment and supporting our community will always be a priority and a passion, and we are happy that such efforts have led to our recent certification by Ecotourism Kenya.
Distant Relatives Eco-lodge & Backpackers is staffed by a few travelers and a lot of locals ready with the best advice for your East African trip. In the spirit of Kenya’s tradition of generous hospitality, we look forward to welcoming you to our humble coastal shamba and making your stay in Kilifi the most memorable time you’ve had in East Africa!