Island Resorts in Kenya

Being a land that boasts of hosting the world's second largest fresh water lake, numerous lakes on the floor of the Great Rift Valley and yet more waters on its Eastern border (the Indian Ocean), Kenya has no shortage of islands. Exclusive hideaway resorts have been established on a number of these islands and below are some of their contacts: - 

INDIAN OCEAN ISLANDS

LAMU ISLAND

THE ISLAND HOTEL
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It is situated in the center of Shella Village on Lamu Island; just a few minutes walk through the village to the fabulous 15 kilometres unspoilt Shella Beach. The hotel is constructed in simple, Swahili style with 15 self-contained rooms (no hot water). All rooms have fans and mosquito nets. The rooftop "Barracuda Restaurant" specializes in Swahili dishes and fresh seafood, and is well known for its freshly squeezed fruit juices and milk shakes. Alcohol is not available at the hotel. The hotel is ideal for clients looking for reasonably priced, simple and clean accommodation with good food and friendly atmosphere. Excursions and boat trips are available at the hotel as well as guided tours to Lamu town. There is a small gift shop at the hotel. Prices for accommodation include return boat transfers from Manda Airstrip.
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STONE HOUSE HOTEL
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Situated in the heart of the Old Lamu Stone Town, just a short walk from Lamu's main street and the waterfront is the Stone House Hotel. It is one of the best preserved of Lamu's famous 18th Century Stone Houses and offers simple, clean accommodation in 10 self-contained rooms and 4 with sharing bathrooms. Rooms are decorated with typical Lamu-style furniture; mosquito nets and fans are provided. The hotel has its own reliable water supply (no hot water). The rooftop restaurant offers views of the surrounding town, which has changed little in the last 200 years, there is still no motorized traffic and transportation is by donkey or sailing dhow. The restaurant specializes in Swahili dishes and fresh fish and seafood. No alcohol is available but cold soft drinks and freshly squeezed fruit juices are sold in the restaurant.
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KIWAYU ISLAND

KIPUNGANI EXPLORER
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Overlooking a deserted 14-kilomtre beach on the southwestern tip of Lamu Island, Kipungani Explorer is a dream destination for those seeking a true desert island holiday. 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. 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 our 600-metre beachfront, the chalets are constructed entirely from local materials, with mkeka grass 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 washbasins.

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LAKE VICTORIA ISLANDS

TAKAWIRI ISLAND

TAKAWIRI ISLAND RESORT
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Takawiri Island is situated near Rusinga and Mfangano Islands occupying 10 acres of white beach and palm trees. It is surrounded by water on three sides. The beach on Takawiri Island is unspoiled and white; the water is fresh and clear. There are no Bilharzias, no hippos, no crocodiles, no mosquitoes and no beach boys or curio sellers to disturb you. You can take a walk to the fishing village, climb Mfangano Island, play beach volley, go banana boating, windsurfing, bird watching and fishing. However, the most popular activity is definitely fishing for the giant Nile Perch. Well-equipped boats with professional crews regularly land fish of 100 lbs, and more on light and medium tackle. The less ambitious fishermen can try casting from the shore for Tilapia and smaller Nile Perch. Moonlight dinners, barbecues, bonfire, beach bar and magnificent sunsets are all Takawiri specialties. The four thatch-roofed stone cottages have two fully equipped rooms each. All have a terrace where you can enjoy your sun-downer or a tropical cocktail and just relax looking at the lake. All lighting and hot water is provided by solar power.
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MFANGANO ISLAND

RUSINGA ISLAND

LAKE BARINGO ISLANDS

ISLAND CAMP

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