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Kipungani lodge Lamu
Perched on the edge of Kipungani Bay the
lodge is a dream destination for those seeking a true away, located in a
deserted island the lodge lies two degrees south of the Equator, on the
edge of a near deserted 12 kilometre beach.
Kipungani lodge Lamu is on the remote south western tip of Lamu Island and
it takes approximately 90 minutes by flight from Nairobi and 30 minutes
flight from Malindi town located south of Lamu and north of Mombasa.
Kipungani Bay Lamu has 12 spacious bandas, which is Swahili for - the
place of fresh air. The bandas are constructed entirely from local
materials, with palm floors and thatch roofs woven by the residents of
neighbouring Kipungani village through a community initiative. 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 room
has an ocean facing veranda with local hand made sofas and chairs piled
high with colourful cushions. Amenities include freshwater showers,
flush toilets, and separate dressing areas with wash basins. Some come
with a hammock set by the veranda.
Kipungani lodge Lamu offers a dining room
and bar. Leisure facilities include an infinity swimming pool, bird
walks and excursions to ancient ruins, historic mosques, markets and
museums.
Water sports include snorkelling, diving,
windsurfing, kayaking, deep-sea game fishing*, and sailing on Arab
dhows.
The Twelve bandas / chalets come with ensuite bathrooms with fresh water
showers, daily laundry service and safety deposit are some of the
additional facilities.
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General facilities and services include:
A dining room
A lounge and bar
A library
A fresh water Swimming pool
A 24hr Front Desk
Currency exchange
Room Service
Laundry at an Extra
Charge.
Activities include:
Snorkelling
Scuba diving
Windsurfing
Creek or deep-sea fishing.
Bird walks
Gift shop with local handicrafts and beach essentials.
Safety deposit facilities for all guests valuables.
Reliable generator-backed electricity supply.
Mobile telephone coverage and VSAT Internet links spots
Boat connections to Lamu town and Manda airstrip.
Outdoor Pool or the
Calm Sea. Wilder Surf
*A Speedboat takes you
from Manda airstrip and takes you through wide Channel on a 20 Minute
Ride to Kipungani Bay Lamu. |
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