Baobabs of Kitangani Kiwayu Island Lamu

Baobabs of Kitangani Kiwayu Island Lamu – A private and exclusive camp situated on the Northern part of Kiwayu Island overlooking the circular bay and Mkokoni village. Kiwayu Island is located on the East Coast of Kenya in the Lamu archipelago in the Kiunga Marine National Reserve, 49 kms Northeast of Lamu.

The camp is accessible by boat or private charter. Scheduled flight to Manda Bay (Lamu), then a boat transfer takes you through the Lamu archipelago to camp. Private charters, can land at the camp airstrip across the channel and a quick boat transfer takes you to the camp. 

Baobabs of Kitangani Kiwayu Island Lamu is a mall and personalized camp with beautiful rooms, natural with open-fronted, elevated bandas, built from local sustainable building materials. The furnishings were handmade by the local community and decorated with colourful local kangas and kikois.

The camp consist of 4 Bandas – all ensuite and can accommodate 8 – 10 people. The spacious bandas sit amongst a grove of giant baobabs in a sheltered cove trimmed with white sandy beaches. Each banda has large double beds and Swahili day beds, elevated veranda decks with colorful cushions and sweeping views. The dining room and bar are situated at the top of the beach and are furnished with swahili beds, hammocks and cushions.

The Baobabs of Kitangani is an tranquil and private hideaway for just a discerning few to discover. Completely secluded and removed from the rest of the world. Where the experience is about bare foot luxury and authenticity without compromising on the comfort and standard, literally burying your toes in the sand as you collapse into a pile of soft colourful kanga cushions whilst sipping on a glass of chilled rosé watching the chef grill freshly caught prawns for lunch.

Activities available from Baobabs of Kitangani Kiwayu Island Lamu include; plunging into the warm Indian Ocean, sailing down the creek, snorkelling, fishing, Kayaking in the mangrove channels, Body boarding in the surf, Long beach walks, Birding on the Island and the mainland, Picnicking in deserted coral coves, Sundowners , Guided walks through the Island or just relaxing with a picnic on a private island. The island has a 50 kilometre shoreline, mangrove channels and beaches. 

Baobabs of Kitangani Kiwayu Island Lamu Non-Resident Accommodation Rates Per Night Include;

Full board accommodation including meals, soft drinks, house wine, beer & non-luxury spirits + Limited laundry

Notes

* 3 nights minimum stay
* 4 Bandas – all ensuite – can accommodate 8 – 10 guests
* The camp is open from 15th September to end of April

Baobabs of Kitangani Kiwayu Island Lamu Non-Resident Accommodation Rates Per Night Exclude;

* Flying Doctors Coverage
* Conservancy fees ( Adult – 35 US Dollars & Child 18 US Dollars Per Person Per Night)
* Boat transfers to/from Lamu – Kiwayu. Options: 28ft speedboat –  550 US Dollars  (8 People) or 23ft speedboat – 300 US Dollars (4 people)

Boat charges:

* “Papa” – 100 hp four strokes 23 ft speed boat – fishing charge 50 US Dollars per hour
* Day trip to Kui Island in Chatu with picnic lunch – 400 US Dollars (guests bring own snorkeling equipment)
* Day trip to Simambaya in Chatu with picnic lunch – 300 US Dollars (guests bring own snorkeling equipment)
* “Chatu” – 300 hp four strokes 27 ft boat with 2 out triggers (carries 8 people) – fishing charges – 100 US Dollars per hour
* 15 hp sesse canoe for visiting/fishing in mangrove channels – 20 per hour (please note these prices are subject to change due to fuel price fluctuations)

Baobabs of Kitangani Kiwayu Island Lamu Resident Accommodation Rates Per Night Include;

Full board accommodation including meals, soft drinks, house wine, beer & non-luxury spirits + Limited laundry

Notes

* 3 nights minimum stay
* 4 Bandas – all ensuite – can accommodate 8 – 10 guests
* The camp is open from 15th September to end of April

Non-Resident Accommodation Rates Per Night Exclude;

* Flying Doctors Coverage
* Conservancy fees ( Adult – 200 Kenya Shillings & Child 150 Kenya Shillings Per Person Per Night)
* Boat transfers to/from Lamu – Kiwayu. Options: 28ft speedboat –  550 US Dollars  (8 People) or 23ft speedboat – 300 US Dollars (4 people)

Boat charges:

* “Papa” – 100 hp four strokes 23 ft speed boat – fishing charge 50 US Dollars per hour
* Day trip to Kui Island in Chatu with picnic lunch – 400 US Dollars (guests bring own snorkeling equipment)
* Day trip to Simambaya in Chatu with picnic lunch – 300 US Dollars (guests bring own snorkeling equipment)
* “Chatu” – 300 hp four strokes 27 ft boat with 2 out triggers (carries 8 people) – fishing charges – 100 US Dollars per hour
* 15 hp sesse canoe for visiting/fishing in mangrove channels – 20 per hour (please note these prices are subject to change due to fuel price fluctuations)

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