| Our 12 spacious bandas sit at one end of Kipungani Bay, which is Swahili for “the place of fresh air”. Shaded by the palm trees that line our 600-metre beachfront, the bandas are constructed entirely from local materials, with mkeka grass floors and makuti thatch roofs woven by the residents of neighboring Kipungani Village. The large interiors area a picture of rustic simplicity, with giant king-sized beds and furniture all handmade from local mangrove and palm roods. Each banda has an ocean-facing veranda with local funzi sofas and chairs piled high with colorful cushions. Amenities include freshwater shower and separate dressing areas with wash basins.
The sunset-facing lounge and bar at Kipungani Explorer are furnished for complete relaxation, with large driftwood furniture, hanging Swahili beds (a bit like a hammock but much more comfortable!) and a variety of natural discoveries “combed” from our shores. The dining room sits in 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 swimming pool, which offers the perfect venue for the ultimate romantic sundowner!
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Facilities:
- Delectable catch-of-the-day seafood and continental cuisine
- Freshwater swimming pool with all-day bar service
- Lounge and deck terrace with hanging moon-beds
- Guest library with variety of novels, magazines and games
- Gift shop with local handicrafts and “beach essentials”
- Fresh water for bathing from private wells
- Reliable generator power supply
- Mobile telephone coverage and VSAT Internet links
- Boat connections to Lamu town and Manda airport
Services:
- Personal attendant allocated specifically to your chalet
- Welcome drinks for all guests upon arrival
- Reliable and efficient daily laundry service
- Early morning coffee or tea service served on your veranda
- Safety deposit facilities for all guests’ valuables
- Marine radio links to fax and phone in Lamu town
- Bottled water and insect repellant in all chalets
- Treated mosquito nets on all beds
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