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Kipungani
Explorer is
situated at the
end of a
deserted 12
kilometers
crescent beach
on the southerly
tip of Lamu
Island, off the
northern coast
of Kenya.
Kipungani sits
in a natural
watershed on the
edge of
Kipungani Bay,
where the
protected
mangroves of
Kipungani Creek
meet the ocean -
and the start of
a deserted
14-kilometre
beach.
 
Kipungani
Explorer –
Kipungani Bay,
Lamu Island is
managed by the
Heritage group
of hotels and
overlooks a
deserted
14-kilometre
beach on the
South-western
tip of Lamu
Island.
Kipungani
Explorer is a
dream
destination for
those seeking a
true desert
island holiday,
in a secluded
location.
Kipungani
Explorer in
Kipungani bay
Lamu island has
14 chalets which
are well
secluded and
shaded by palm
trees. Chalets
are constructed
entirely from
local materials,
with grass
floors and
thatch roofs
woven by the
neighbouring
villagers. The
large interiors
are a picture of
rustic
simplicity, with
giant king-size
beds and
furniture all
hand-made from
local woods.
 
Each chalet
has an
ocean-facing
verandah with
local sofas and
cushioned
chairs.
Amenities
include
freshwater
showers, flush
toilets and
separate
dressing areas
with wash
basins.
Beach-facing
lounge and bar
are furnished
for complete
relaxation. The
dining room sits
in a small
tropical garden
with an
adjoining
library. In
front of the
building is a
horizon-touching
saltwater pool.
There is also a
gift shop,
bottled water
and mosquito
repellent in all
chalets and
early morning
coffee/tea
served on the
verandah.
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