Kipungani Bay Lamu is situated at the end of a 12km crescent beach on the southwestern tip of Lamu Island. Directly across the bay is mainland Kenya. There are 15 bandas scattered in front of 25 acres of coconut plantation. The walls of the bandas are made of mikeka and the roof of makuki, all woven by the local villagers of the nearby Kipungani and Matondoni. The bandas are simply furnished with comfortable sun lounges on the private verandah, a mosquito net and an en suite bathroom with a shower. The water is unheated which is not a hardship when you come in hot and salty from the beach.
In the lounge and bar area are enormous brightly covered cushions, inviting you to flop down and order a cool drink. Sun bleached driftwood furniture, shells and beach paraphernalia decorate the terrace together with inviting hanging moon beds. There are no doors or windows, just wide open spaces which let the air in, but there is electricity and a ceiling fan to give you a cool breeze during the night.
Dining at Kipungani is a delight. The emphasis is on fresh seafood, but if you don't care for it, the chef is more than happy to prepare a vegetarian dish or a meat dish for your enjoyment. You can swim in the swimming pool or in the calm sea in front of your cottage. You can also choose to windsurf, water-ski or walk on the beaches stretching as far as the eye can see. Alternatively you can take a boat to the islands of Kinyika during the neap tides where the scuba diving is equal to many of the marine parks, or go deep sea sport fishing for marlin, sailfish or barracuda. You can also take a dhow safari to Lamu for an excursion into the past.
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