|
Kani is quite a unique resort. While you approach the resort on board the transfer boat which ferries you from the airport you will notice the dense vegetation. Buildings virtually cannot be seen. Then you walk along the wooden jetty towards Kani’s palm-fringed shore and finally find yourself captivated by a new experience. Entering the centre of the island you will be welcomed in the shade of a majestic old banyan tree and your holiday really begins.
The feeling of being at home with nature and in touch with tradition begin as you walk across the sands to the Reception right under this venerable tree, around which all the main buildings are grouped and whose broad branches span the entire area. Banyan trees are worshipped in some Asian countries and can sport a crown bigger than a soccer-field. Even in Kani this grand tree with an entanglement of roots as a trunk, forms the spiritual heart of the resort.
Click here view more photos
Location
Only 30 minutes by speedboat from the Male International Airport, Kani is located in North Male Atoll. Sitting atop the eastern reef of the atoll, the resort is close to some of the best dive spots and surfs in the Maldives.
Accommodation
Kani is quite a unique resort. While you approach the resort on board the transfer boat which ferries you from the airport you will notice the dense vegetation. Buildings virtually cannot be seen. Then you walk along the wooden jetty towards Kani’s palm-fringed shore and finally find yourself captivated by a new experience. Entering the centre of the island you will be welcomed in the shade of a majestic old banyan tree and your holiday really begins.
The feeling of being at home with nature and in touch with tradition begin as you walk across the sands to the Reception right under this venerable tree, around which all the main buildings are grouped and whose broad branches span the entire area. Banyan trees are worshipped in some Asian countries and can sport a crown bigger than a soccer-field. Even in Kani this grand tree with an entanglement of roots as a trunk, forms the spiritual heart of the resort.
Restaurants & Bar
Whether you stay at Kani on an all-inclusive package that includes drinks as well as meals, or on half-board basis, a choice of four restaurants offers a gourmet selection of fine cuisine. Guests on all-inclusive or half-board rates can obtain discount vouchers towards the cost of a la carte dinners. For vegetarians, special menus are available on request.
Facilities & Service
Boat Hire: Various local motor vessels (dhonis) and speedboats are available for charter for special trips.
Credit Cards: American Express, JCB, Visa and Mastercards are accepted.
Doctor: Kani has a house doctor in residence.
Electricity: Generated by Kani’s own power plant with a voltage of 230/240 volts and both 115V and 230V for electric razors in the bathrooms. Plug adapters are available at the reception. (Guests help conserve energy by switching off unwanted lights and appliances).
Excursions: Organised excursions take place regularly to village islands or Male’. Join a group excursion or arrange a private trip for island hopping, Male’ shopping or visit a local village.
Fishing: Sunset fishing is a weekly option and big game fishing can be arranged on request. Gems & Jewellery: There is a shop with gems and jewellery from Sri Lanka for that special gift.
Water Sport
Kani offers daily free snorkelling trips to the house reef, at a distance of approximately 400 metres and boat diving 2-3 times daily to the numerous dive spots in the North Male’ Atoll. While the lagoons are tranquil for swimmers and wind surfers, close by, there are surf spots that impress the wave surfer.
Scuba Diving
Just a few dive locations in the world can be compered with the fantastic diving environment in Maldives. It is a whole year diving season. The water temperature stays more or less constant during the whole year, there are not any bigger variations from 27-30 degrease Celsius, even not down to a depth of 30 meters As a group of islands in the middle of an ocean, Maldives is off course exposed by currents. They play a big part of the responsibility to the reefs enormous fauna and with a proper dive planning they also give us divers a lot of help to make many comfortable and unforgettable dives. With more than 1000 fish species in Maldives it is possible to do a lot of dives and still see new species every time. Some of them have a bad reputation to be aggressive, poisonous and dangerous but it is most of the time only an unjust accusation.
Aerial Excursion
Fifteen-minutes photo flips by seaplane are ideal for enthusiastic photographers and island nuts. The view as the plane makes a swoop around Male’ and then flies over resort and village islands, is so impressive, you might even want to do it again. Flights can be arranged and are a good way to pass the time while waiting to catch your plane home.
Fun & Sports
If you have had too much of the sea, spend time enjoying the sports facilities available on the island itself. A well kept and lush grass soccer field is to be found inland. Good for a kick around and for the occasional guests versus staff matches. The Kani volleyball court is another place where you can flex your muscles and enjoy the adrenaline of competition. There is a beach volleyball court too. Badminton, table tennis, or a good game of tennis (under floodlights), billiards, a football table game, and indoor board games are other options.
Holiday Tips
Entering the Maldives is easy - no visas are required. A 30-day entry permit is granted on arrival to all visitors with valid travel documents, including a ticket out of the Maldives. |
