Kipungani Explorer

From: £1,200

Positioned on the south-western tip of Lamu Island, Kipungani, meaning ‘the place of fresh air’ in Swahili, is a dream destination for those seeking a true desert island holiday experience. 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.
Kipungani Explorer enjoys a uniquely harmonious relationship with the residents of neighbouring Kipungani Village. Half of the lodge’s staff come from the village, from where seafood and materials for repairing bandas and boats are bought.
The accommodation, with mkeka grass floors and makuti thatch roofs is simple but exceedingly comfortable. Spend your days relaxing on ‘Funzi’ style hanging beds and your evenings sampling fresh seafood and continental cuisine

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Departs Board Room UK Airport Airline Price Price Extra
7 Nts 14 Nts night
1Oct-31Oct Full Board Standard Heathrow Kenya Airways £1,200 £1,835 £90
1Nov-14Dec Full Board Standard Heathrow Kenya Airways £1,235 £1,900 £95
2Jan-31Jan Full Board Standard Heathrow Kenya Airways £1,430 £2,330 £128
1Feb-29Feb Full Board Standard Heathrow Kenya Airways £1,560 £2,610 £150
1Mar-13Apr Full Board Standard Heathrow Kenya Airways £1,430 £2,330 £128
1Jul-18Jul Full Board Standard Heathrow Kenya Airways £1,560 £2,610 £150
SPECIAL DISCOUNTED PRICES UNTIL 07 DEC 2008 Closed 14MAR-31JUN
For other dates, please call for your tailor made quote.

Rooms & Accommodation

  • 13 beach front ‘bandas’ and 4 raised stilt houses with handmade furniture from local mangrove and palm woods
  • Each Banda has ocean facing veranda with hanging ‘Funzi’ bed and seating area
  • Rooms include freshwater showers, flush toilets and treated mosquito nets
  • Bottled water and insect repellents are provided
  • A personal attendant is allocated specifically to every banda
  • Safety deposit facilities are available
  • The beach facing lounge and bar are furnished for complete relaxation and a shoes off atmosphere
  • The terrace with hanging ‘funzi’ beds is the perfect spot for relaxing in the shade during the heat of the day or for a drink while watching the sunset go down

Hotel Activities

  • Bird walks around the property
  • Indigenous tree planting project
  • Protecting the nesting sites of endangered sea turtles
  • Guest library with variety of novels, magazine and games
  • Massage and beauty treatments

What to do

  • Snorkelling and diving on the reefs off Kinika and Manda Toto (Nov-Mar)
  • Windsurfing and kayaking in the sheltered Lamu channel
  • Deep sea game fishing
  • Sailing aboad Kipungani’s own Arab dhow
  • Visit to the historic Lamu town
  • Day trip to ancient ruined forts of Manda Islands
  • Cultural visit to Kipungani village

For Children

  • Children of all ages are welcome

Pool and Beach

  • Situated on deserted 14km beach with a 600 metre beach front
  • Horizon view swimming pool overlooking the beach

Dining at the Kipungani Explorer

  • The intimate dining room serves delicious freshly caught fish and other continental cuisine
  • All meals are plate service using the freshest of ingredients

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