Kiwayu Safari Village

Kiwayu Safari Village

Descriprtion

Kiwayu, is a family owned Lodge, and was established in 1973 by Alfredo and Lisa Pelizzoli. It is situated in a sheltered bay, on the edge of the Indian Ocean in the Kiunga Marine Reserve. The perfect place to dissappear into and restore your soul. Miles of deserted beaches with soft white sand and the soothing sound of waves will soon awaken the senses and lead you back to nature’s eternal rhythms.

18 cottages. Room dcor: The cottages are built in the traditional œBajunistyle using mangrove poles, palm thatch, and matting. The spacious suites are ideally set apart, amongst the star palms along the beach, each enjoying complete privacy.

Room amenities: Bedrooms are large and open to the sea, running water and flushing toilets; each banda has an extensive veranda for lounging (complete with hammock and Lamu beds) to enjoy the breeze where peace is total.

Special features: " Harpers & Queen" recently included Kiwayu Safari Village amongst the 100 Best Hotels in the World.

Food & Drink

An Open-sided restaurant offering an abundance of fresh crab, lobster, and fish, though with prior notice, all special dietary requirements are catered for. Adjacent bar stocked to International standards. The dining room and bar are also built in the local Bajuni tradition with palm-thatched roofs and woven matting floors, all open-sided to the beach.

Recreational Facilities

The white coral beach stretches for miles on each side of the camp, Swimming in the crystal clear water Snorkeling.Windsurfing - equipment available, with expert instructors for beginners. Laser sailing in the bay Water-skiing - in the calm sea protected by Kiwayu Island Glass-bottomed boat rides Trawl fishing Nature Walks in the mangrove forest and surrounding environment, Sailing in the camp's Jahazi or dhow, to roam the Kiwayu archipelago of islands Visit Bajuni villages Bird watching Deep sea fishing off Kiwayu.

Kiwayu is a family-owned Lodge and was established in 1973 by Alfredo and Lisa Pelizzoli. It is situated in a sheltered bay on the edge of the Indian Ocean in the Kiunga Marine Reserve. The perfect place to disappear into and restore your soul. Miles of deserted beaches with soft white sand and the soothing sound of waves will soon awaken the senses and lead you back to nature’s eternal rhythms.

Across the dunes lie the Dodori and Boni Game Reserves and many miles of unspoiled Africa. For centuries this was a calling point for the Arab shows, which traded in ivory, carpets, and carved Zanzibar chests between Arabia and Mombasa and Zanzibar. Here sailors have always been assured of a warm welcome and a safe anchorage, a tradition that continues to this day.

Few places in the world can boast such seclusion. We are visited only by fishermen, the dhows that still come to collect water, and the occasional sports fisherman searching for the magnificent marlin, which is then tagged and released back into the sea.