Kipungani EXPLORER
Lamu Island
Kenya

Introduction

Kipungani Explorer overlooks the tranquil waters of the sheltered Kipungani Channel on the remote south-western tip of Lamu Island. Kipungani is the Swahili word for 'the place of fresh air'.

Camp Description

Kipungani has 14 spacious and secluded chalets that sit above white sands of Kipungani Bay. Shaded by palm trees that line the beachfront, the chalets are constructed entirely from local materials, with mkeka matting floors and makuti thatch roofs. All rooms have giant king-sized beds with all furniture handmade from local mangrove and palm woods. Each chalet has an ocean-facing veranda with local funi sofas and chairs piled with colourful cushions. The amenities include freshwater showers, flush toilets and separate dressing areas with wash basins. Kipungani Explorer's beach-facing lounge bar is furnished for complete relaxation, with large driftwood furniture, hanging moon-beds and a variety of natural discoveries from the nearby shore. The dining room is beside a small tropical garden with and adjoining library offering guests a selection of novels, magazines and board games. The salt-water pool is in front of the building and offers the perfect venue for romantic sundowners.

Activities

• Kayaking

• Seawater swimming pool with all day bar service

• Lounge and deck terrace with hanging moon-beds

• Guest library

• Deep sea fishing

• Arab dhow cruises

• Boat building and mat weaving lessons available

• Visits to Kipungani village with local guides

Child Policy

Children aged 2 years of age and older are welcome

Electricity

220V/240V electricity supplied by a reliable generator

How To Get There

SUNSAFARIS can arrange flights and transfers to Kipungani Explorer.
Flights: Flights arrive to Manda Island's airstrip. Then a boat transfer to the lodge which is on the southwest of Lamu Island.

Seasons

Closed April till June