KIPUNGANI LODGE

 

Kipungani is a Swahili word meaning "the place of fresh air" and that is exactly what this exotic island off the northern coast of Kenya has to offer. Kipungani is where you leave the world behind. This glorious hideaway is set in a bay on an un-spoilt wild on the southern white beach, tip of the sleepy Swahili island of Lamu.

 

Manda Island
After a 90-minute flight from Nairobi or 45-minute flight from Mombasa, you will be met at Manda Island.
Your enchanting experience begins here with a 30-minute boat ride to this exclusive island. Amidst a 25-acre coconut plantation stand 15 thatched villas made from mangrove poles and palm leaves.
There are no cars and no doors. The open style Banda ensures privacy and complete comfort with verandas facing the sea.
Kipungani Explorer Lodge Accommodation
There are 14 spacious thatch-roof chalets in their own secluded clearing.
Each chalet is furnished with luxurious handmade furniture and giant king size bed.
Each chalet has an ocean-facing verandah with local funzi sofas and chairs piled high with colorful cushions. A cooling sea breeze provides ventilation and stimulates a healthy appetite.
Amenities include freshwater showers, flush toilets, and separate dressing areas with washbasins.
Each chalet is assigned a personal attendant to cater to any need.

Kipungani Explorer Lodge Dining
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 the shore.
The dining room sits in a small tropical garden, with an adjoining library offering guests a broad selection of novels, magazines and board games.
Dining at Kipungani is in a class of its own, with most succulent prawns, crabs and lobsters plucked daily from the sea.
For vegetarians and meat lovers, the internationally trained chefs will prepare perfect meals to order with the freshest ingredients flown from Nairobi or Mombasa.

Kipungani Explorer Lodge Activities And Sports
• Day trips include a visit to the ancient Swahili town of Lamu, and Kinyika Island.
• In front of the building is a horizon-touching saltwater pool, an alternative to swimming in the ocean.
• Day trips to the ancient ruined forts of Manda Island.
• Sailing aboard Kipungani Explorer lodges own Arab dhow.
• Bird walks in and around the property.
• Visits to Lamu's historic mosques, markets and museum.
At Kipungani, you have no choice but to relax. Your best memories will be the wide-open space, the beautiful sunsets, and a sense of almost mystic peace and solitude.