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 Overlooking a deserted 14-kilometre beach on the southwestern tip of Lamu Island, Kipungani Explorer is a dream destination for those seeking a true desert island holiday.
The 14 spacious and secluded chalets sit above the soft white sands of Kipungani Bay, which is Swahili for ‘the place of fresh air’. Shaded by the palm trees that line the 600-metre beachfront, the chalets are constructed entirely from local materials, with mkeka matting 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 chalet has an ocean-facing verandah with local funzi sofas and chairs piled high with colourful cushions. Amenities include freshwater showers, flush toilets, and separate dressing areas with wash basins.
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 shores. The dining room sits beside a small tropical garden, with an adjoining library offering guests a broad selection of novels, magazines and board games. In front of the building is a horizon-touching saltwater pool with all-day bar service which offers the perfect venue for the ultimate romantic sundowner! There is also a gift shop with local handicrafts and ‘beach essentials’.
Activities
- Snorkelling and diving on the reefs off Kinyika Rock and Manda Toto (November to March).
- Windsurfing in the sheltered Lamu channel.
- Creek or deep sea game fishing (additional charge).
- Sailing aboard Arab dhow.
- Bird walks in and around the property.
- Visits to Lamu’s historic mosques, markets and museum (additional charge).
- Day trips to the ancient ruined forts of Manda Island (additional charge).
- Visits to the neighbours in Kipungani Village.
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