Lamu Island Kipungani Village 1 Day Boat Tour

Lamu Island Kipungani Village 1-Day Boat Tour is a full-day boat trip around the island of Lamu (from 0900 Hours to 17 Hours). Visits two of the most popular villages on Lamu Island – Matondoni and Kipungani.

Sailing around the island to visit the old Swahili village of Matondoni, where traditional lateen-sailed boats (dhows) are built, and the lovely village of Kipungani with its wonderful beach. Lunch is included. Matondoni village is known for the building and repair of dhows, and it lies on the North West coast of the island, some 7.3 km (4.5 miles) west of Lamu town.

Matondoni village is famous for traditional crafts such as weaving straw mats of palm leaves and coconut ropes. Kipungani villagers are friendly and hospitable, and the village itself is very attractive – an unspoiled example of coastal rural life. The people of the village are mainly fishermen, some of whom still build the traditional dhow fishing boats.

Visiting Kipungani Village in Lamu offers an authentic glimpse into Swahili coastal life, often combined with dhow trips to nearby villages like Matondoni, known for dhow building and handicrafts, while Kipungani itself features a beautiful beach and friendly, fishing-focused community, with experiences ranging from local guides, craft lessons (mat weaving), to relaxing at lodges like Kipungani Explorer.

You’ll experience traditional boat building, local crafts, tranquil beaches, and a taste of unspoiled island living, typically as part of a day tour or longer stay.

What to Expect:
✓ Beautiful Beaches: Enjoy the pristine, quiet beaches, especially around Kipungani
✓ Handicrafts: Learn about and see local crafts like mat weaving from palm leaves and coconut ropes
✓Authentic Culture: See fishermen at work, observe traditional Swahili life, and interact with friendly locals
✓ Dhow Building: Visit Matondoni village to see traditional lateen-sailed dhows being built and repaired by hand
✓ Boat Trips: Experience the archipelago via traditional dhows or speedboats, often including stops at other villages or snorkeling spots

Lamu Island Kipungani village 1-Day Boat Tour is a full-day boat trip around the island of Lamu (from 0900 Hours to 17 Hours). Visits two of the most popular villages on Lamu Island – Matondoni and Kipungani.

Sailing around the island to visit the old Swahili village of Matondoni, where traditional lateen-sailed boats (dhows) are built, and the lovely village of Kipungani with its wonderful beach. Lunch is included.

Matondoni village is known for the building and repair of dhows, and it lies on the North West coast of the island, some 7.3 km (4.5 miles) west of Lamu town. Matondoni village is famous for traditional crafts such as weaving straw mats of palm leaves and coconut ropes.

Kipungani villagers are friendly and hospitable, and the village itself is very attractive – an unspoiled example of coastal rural life. The people of the village are mainly fishermen, some of whom still build the traditional dhow fishing boats.

The women weave coconut mats, makeka, and makuti thatching for the Kizingoni houses, and grow coconuts and mangoes in their shambas at the back. Many of our staff come from the village or now live there.

Notes
* Lunch is included as part of the tour
* Kipungani is located on the southwest end of Lamu Island along a stretch of beautiful beach. Reachable from Lamu by a 25-minute ride by speedboat
*  Optional excitement, such as snorkeling and diving with dolphins, and the beach is also one of the best insider hotspots in the world for kite-surfers.

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