Kipungani Explorer (Lamu Island, Kenya): See 34 Reviews and 35 Photos

Also Known As:: Kipungani Explorer Hotel Lamu Island; Kipungani Explorer Hotel

Address: P O Box 63, Lamu Island, Kenya

Phone Number:

Region: Kenya > Coast Province > Lamu Island

Amenities:

Restaurant Swimming Pool

Hotel Style:

Ranked #2 of 15 Speciality lodging in Lamu Island

Price range (per night): S$729 - 1,149

Hotel Class:3 star (3*)

Official Description (provided by the hotel):: Overlooking the tranquil waters of the sheltered Kipungani Channel, on the remote southwestern tip of Lamu Island, Kipungani is a dream destination for those seeking a true away-from-it-all desert island holiday.Our 16 spacious bandas are shaded by the palm trees that line our 600-metre beachfront, the bandas are constructed entirely from local materials, with mkeka palm floors and makuti thatch roofs woven by residents of neighbouring Kipungani village. ... more less

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Jocelyne1

Santa Barbara, California

1 review

1 helpful vote

“Wonderful memories”

Reviewed 28 May 2013

I stayed at Kipungani several years ago ,I have traveled all over the world and my stay there was one of the best ones of my life. We had a Banda near the water and could feel the ocean breezes and heard the gentle surf. The food was so fresh and delicious and the staff so welcoming! I am dreaming... More

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Hello Guest, I am so glad you enjoyed your stay with us. It was our pleasure to have you with us and we do wish you all well. Regards, The Kipungani Explorer Team. More

nuriruby

Nairobi, Kenya

Contributor

11 reviews

3 hotel reviews

Reviews in 4 cities

4 helpful votes

“Truly special for honeymooners”

Reviewed 29 January 2013

We got married end of Dec 2012 and our travel agent insisted that we should come here for our honeymoon. We stayed for 3 nights from 03/01/13 to 06/01/13 and lets just say it felt like we had lived a whole lifetime in a seaside paradise! Everyone from the crew that picked us by speed boat from the airstrip were... More

Hello, This is the kind of review i add nothing too. It is well received and appreciated. Regards, The Group Operations Manager More

filippo i

Reviewer

5 reviews

“wedding location”

Reviewed 25 January 2013 via mobile

I like this place so much that I chose it as the venue of my wedding. Enchanted is the best word to describe it. The only noise you will hear from your banda is the wind and the ocean. Service is Excellent! Staff is lovely and caring. Location is wonderful.

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Jambo Guest, So glad you stayed at Kipungani. You are correct words can not describe this Unit. One only needs to go there and indeed you can not go wrong doing your wedding here. Absolutely. The Kipungani Team More

Hillary2012

“Wonderful Experience”

Reviewed 3 January 2013

We stayed at Kipungani over the New Year period and it was absolute bliss. It is located in a serene environment about 30 min by boat from Manda Island. We were housed in bandas purely constructed from local materials that comprised of traditional mats. All the Bandas are sea facing and especially ours was right at the waterfront and we... More

Dear Guest, We are excited that you came and had a Bliss. We do look forward to seeing you again soon. How about sending your Friends. This place is a Jewel in the wilderness. Regards, The Group Operations Manager More

Maplelagjames

Callaway, Minnesota

Top Contributor

67 reviews

13 hotel reviews

Reviews in 26 cities

42 helpful votes

“Most wonderful remote settling and pool environment”

Reviewed 30 December 2012

I did not stay here, but the host of the B and B where I stayed in Lamu suggested a day trip here to enjoy the pool and have lunch. Malik was right and I very much enjoyed the remote and serene settling. It was close to a 2 hour trip by water taxi, but trip was well worth it.... More

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Hello, Thanks for coming in for lunch and day use. Do find time to come for accommodation the next time. God Bless and Happy New year. The Kipungani Team More

Shahzad K

Nairobi

Senior Contributor

27 reviews

21 hotel reviews

Reviews in 20 cities

30 helpful votes

“Honeymooner's Paradise”

Reviewed 28 June 2012

Doesn't matter which country you reside in, if you want to make your honeymoon special then this is the place where you should go. The location, food, hospitality, rooms, cleanliness and the awesome waterfront is break taking. Par excellence. We stayed here for 5 nights and the very first day my wife dropped 1000 dollars in a pouch which we... More

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Dear Guest, We like joking that when God created the World he was in Lamu. The place as you rightly reckon is breathtaking. However the place ticks because of the people. They are the most honest and trusted people in the World. Anything left is always recovered. The Gracious Manager is one Stella Wanjoya and she is a Gem. We... More

Evilyn77

London

3 reviews

Reviews in 3 cities

“Absolute Paradise, loved every second here!”

Reviewed 12 February 2012

My husband and I stayed at Kipangani Explorer for a week over the New Year period. This place is absolutely amazing and we could not have picked a more perfect place to stay. Lamu has been in the news quite recently when some Somali pirates kidnapped and killed 2 tourists. We felt totally secure in Kipangani and the rest of... More

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Hi Guest, Thank you for taking time to post feedback on the Tripadvisor. Indeed you are very correct about all you say about Kipungani. Let me make a confession, It is my favorite unit and it gives me such pleasure to visit it during my call of duty. I am so glad that you found it equally good. The Team... More

MXE

Birmingham, United Kingdom

16 reviews

12 hotel reviews

Reviews in 13 cities

3 helpful votes

“The beauty is that it is so different from 'normal life'”

Reviewed 10 October 2011

The beauty of Kipungani is that it is so different from 'normal life' (normal life being in the UK). The rooms are beachfront, thatched bandas. The structures are made exclusively of drift wood and plaited palms- no glass, concrete or metal in sight, save for the few vital amenities. The pool is perfectly clean (witness the impressive daily routine whilst... More

Dear Guest, I thank you for the review you have posted. Your analysis of everything that happened is important for our operations as then we have a benchmark to improve our facilities and Services delivery. I do take note of the favorable mention of Odin, David and Saeed. These are all Stars and I will happily advise them that they... More

alicameron

Edinburgh, Scotland

4 reviews

4 hotel reviews

2 helpful votes

“Consummate attention to detail and a real personal touch.”

Reviewed 2 October 2011

My wife and I stayed at the Kippungani Explorer in August, at the end of a 3 week backpacking adventure round East Africa. The surroundings are private, tranquil and the personal attention lavished by the staff who take care to learn your individual preferences made our stay here the ideal contrast to safari adventures. Unfortunately, our stay at Kipungani coincided... More

Dear Guest, We are grateful you had a nice experience and agree with you that it is the staff in Kipungani who really make the difference. The team looks forward to you visiting again. You have mentioned about a Security issue and as you correctly say, Kipungani is well protected and we have since beefed up our surveillance and Security.... More

ArleneSharp

London, United Kingdom

“A little piece of paradise”

Reviewed 18 September 2011

Situated about 20 minutes by speedboat from Lamu airport to the south of the island - Kipungani Explorer is a beautiful restful oasis. The bandas are set just back from the beach - ours was spotlessly clean, simply and tastefully decorated with natural materials, a lovely large bed, and a verandah area at the front of the banda where you... More

Daer Guest, I have just read your review of the Kipungani and I am glad you had a fabulous time. This is really a Honeymooners haven and indeed the Food and the staff are all awesome. Though I am an employee and my work is going round the Units to support the team, i can only concur with you that... More

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