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Kipungani Lamu with
almost 12 kms of sun-kissed white beach on the sheltered Kipungani
Channel, this has been described as one of the most incurably
romantic coastal hideaways in all of Africa! And for a good reason
too – the near-deserted beach is calming, good for long beach walks,
romantic beach weddings, or romantic seafood beach dining! The
rustic laid-back fusion of luxury and simplicity is amazing;
‘makuti’ (thatch) and palm-mat bandas furnished with soft king-sized
beads, hanging cushion-piled ‘moon-beds’ (hammocks) and topped with
lavish personal toiletries.You can also laze by the pool, indulge in
some non-motorized water sports like kayaking or wind-surfing, or go
snorkeling, fishing on the open channel or a sunset cruise on our
dhow.
Location
Located on the ancient Arabian island-paradise of Lamu, Kipungani
is one of Africa’s most remote, relaxing, and richly romantic
coastal hideaways.
Overlooking the tranquil waters of the sheltered Kipungani
Channel, on the remote southwestern tip of Lamu Island, Kipungani is
a dream destination for those seeking a true away-from-it-all desert
island holiday.
After a 90-minute flight from Nairobi, you will be met at Manda
Island and transported by boat to the lodge, which is located two
degrees south of the Equator, on the edge of a near-deserted
12-kilometre beach.
Restaurant & Bar
The sunset-facing lounge and bar at Kipungani are furnished for
complete relaxation, with cushion-piled 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 selection of books, magazines
and board-games.
In front of the building is a horizon-touching swimming pool,
which offers the perfect venue for the ultimate romantic sundowner!
Activities
- Snorkeling and swimming with ‘Africa’s friendliest dolphins’
on the reefs of Kinyika and Manda Toto
- Waterskiing and kayaking in the Kipungani channel
- Sailing and sunset cruises aboard our Arab dhows
- Barracuda fishing from beach, dhow or
speedboat
- Deep sea game fishing (please book in advance)
- Crab-catching excursions with expert fishermen
- Bird walks around the property and beach dunes
- Visits to Lamu’s historic mosques, markets and museums
- Day trips to the ruined 14th century
fort on Manda Island
- Tours of local boat-building and mat-weaving industries.
Accommodation
Our 13 spacious bandas sit at one end of Kipungani Bay, which is
Swahili for ‘the place of fresh air’. Shaded by the palm trees that
line our 600-metre beachfront, the bandas are constructed entirely
from local materials, with mkeka palm floors and makuti thatch roofs
woven by the residents of neighbouring 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 banda has
an ocean-facing veranda with local funzi sofas
and chairs piled high with colourful cushions.
Amenities include freshwater showers, flush toilets, and separate
dressing areas with wash basins.
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