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BEACH
Our Top Lodges
Kenya
All our lodges vary in style but are small in size and mostly in the Lamu Archipelago. Lamu has great conditions for both windsurfing and in the more sheltered areas – water skiing. Our lodges include Manda Bay which is known for its luxury and activities whereas Kiwayu prides itself on its peaceful ambience and Peponi is a quirky lodge on the edge of Lamu old town.
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Kiwayu lies north east of Lamu nestled amid the mainland dunes. Accommodation consists of 18 spacious bandas spread out along the shoreline. Each banda is built in the local Banjuni tradition with palm thatched roofs, woven matting floors, king-sized beds, a dressing room and en-suite bathroom. The verandas are strung with hammocks and offer privacy as well as panoramic views of the sea. Here you can enjoy unhampered freedom rarely experienced in today's world. |
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Manda Bay is a small beach resort just off the coast from the bustling market town of Lamu. The style is ‘barefoot luxury’ with 12 en-suite bedroom bungalows complete with fans and mosquito nets. This is a water sports paradise as its sheltered mangrove creek and calm waters making it ideal for water skiing. In addition Banana boating, doughnuts, knee and wakeboarding are also offered. For keen sailors wind-surfers, Lasers and a Topper are available. |
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Peponi is a small, informal family run hotel situated on Lamu's best beach. Opened in 1967, it still retains much of the character and charm that it had then. There are 24 rooms varying in size and location all with sea views. Peponi has an interesting and exceptional range of food from fresh rock oysters to fresh passion juice. Activities offered include snorkelling, windsurfing, water skiing, a natural rock pool and most notably game fishing with the chance to catch Marlin. |
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Funzi Keys
Set on an unspoilt island in the Indian Ocean, Funzi Keys unique appeal is its seclusion and beautiful natural scenery. Located on a west-facing beach with glorious views of the African sunset, this remote hideaway is the perfect place to escape from the outside world in style. Accommodation consists of seventeen spacious cottages constructed of stone and thatch. Each room has a hand carved king-sized four-poster bed furnished with local wooden artefacts and colourful fabrics, an oversized bathroom and a private sitting area. For the more energetic there is sailing, creekfishing, windsurfing, canoeing or a boat trip up the Ramisi River for an unforgettable glimpse of kingfishers, crocodiles and even dolphins! The hotel is also an excellent base for deep-sea fishing and scuba diving in the Pemba Channel. |
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