Kipungani Explorer, Lamu Island, Kenya

Overlooking a deserted 14-kilometre beach on the southwestern tip of Lamu Island, Kipungani Explorer is a dream destination for those seeking a true desert island holiday.  After a 90-minute flight from Nairobi, you will be met at Manda Island airsrtip and transported by boat to the lodge, which is located two degrees south of the Equator. FACILITIES  The beach-facing lounge and bar at Kipungani are furnished for complete relaxation, with large driftwood furniture, hanging moon-beds, and a variety of natural discoveries ‘combed’ from our shores. The dining room sits in a small tropical garden, with an adjoining library offering guests a broad selection of novels, magazines and board games. In front of the building is a horizon-touching saltwater pool, which offers the perfect venue for the ultimate romantic sundowner! Other facilities include:  Delectable catch-of-the-day seafood and continental cuisine. Large freshwater swimming pool with all-day bar service. Lounge and deck terrace with hanging moon-beds. Guest library with variety of novels, magazines and games. Gift shop with local handicrafts and ‘beach essentials’. Fresh water for bathing from our own wells. Reliable generator power supply.  SERVICES Personal attendant allocated to your chalet. Welcome drinks for all guests upon arrival Reliable and efficient laundry services Early morning coffee or tea served on your verandah Safety deposit for all guests’ valuables Marine radio links to fax and phone in lamu town Bottled water and insect repellent in all chalets No. of Bedrooms Our 12 spacious and secluded bandas sit above the soft white sands of Kipungani Bay, which is Swahili for ‘the place of fresh air’.  Shaded by the palm trees that line our 600-metre beachfront, the chalets are constructed entirely from local materials, with mkeka grass floors and makuti thatch roofs woven by the residents of neighboring Kipungani Village.  The large interiors are a picture of rustic simplicity, with giant king-size beds and furniture all handmade from local mangrove and palm woods.  Each chalet has an ocean-facing verandah with local funzi sofas and chairs piled high with colourful cushions.  Amenities include freshwater showers, flush toilets, and separate dressing areas with wash basins. Activities Snorkeling and diving on the reefs off Kinyika Rock and Manda Toto (November to March). Windsurfing in the sheltered lamu channel Lasers, toppers and kayaks Creek or deep sea game fishing Sailing aboard our own Arab dhow Bird walks in and around the property Visits to Lamu’s historic mosques, markets and museum Day trips to the ancient ruined forts of Manda Island Visits to our neighbors in Kipungani Village Find Similar Properties