Kizingo lodge - Lamu

Kizingo is situated two degrees south of the Equator on the island of Lamu off the coast of Kenya. Whilst almost everybody has heard of Zanzibar, hardly anyone knows Lamu. This beautiful, peaceful island without motorized traffic is a true gem. Kizingo is the ultimate 'no news, no shoes’ beach resort - a wonderful secluded and tranquil escape from the modern world. The lodge is situated at one end of a spectacular 12-kilometre beach that stretches from Kizingo (which means 'the point’ in Swahili) to the fashionable village of Shela. Guests can have sundowners in the bar and the dining room with their magnficent views across the bay to mainland Kenya where giant baobab trees spread into the brilliant blue sky.

 

The accommodation

Kizingo is situated two degrees south of the Equator on the island of Lamu off the coast of Kenya. Whilst almost everybody has heard of Zanzibar, hardly anyone knows Lamu. This beautiful, peaceful island without motorized traffic is a true gem. Kizingo is the ultimate 'no news, no shoes’ beach resort - a wonderful secluded and tranquil escape from the modern world. The lodge is situated at one end of a spectacular 12-kilometre beach that stretches from Kizingo (which means 'the point’ in Swahili) to the fashionable village of Shela.

Guests can swim in the calm waters of the Lamu channel, snorkel amongst the many reefs close by and during the winter months there is also the chance to swim with dolphins. Other activities include exploring historic Lamu town and cycle rides to friendly African villages on the mainland. During the months of October to June it is possible to see green turtles come to the beach to lay their eggs. Kizingo can arrange fishing and sunset dhow trips. Guests can be as private or as social as they wish, opting to enjoy fine dining on the balcony of their banda or join other guests in the bar and the dining room with their magnficent views across the bay to mainland Kenya where giant baobab trees spread into the brilliant blue sky

 

Things to do

Swim with dolphins (Available from November to April)
From November to April guided snorkelling trips to a small coral island called Kinyika are offered. Here is the chance of swimming with wild dolphins, entertaining and amusing them with our attempts to emulate them.

Snorkel on coral reefs (Available from November to April)

The unspoilt reefs surrounding the islets of Kinyika, Tenewa and Manda Toto are easily reached aboard our speedboat. Rich in different species of coral and shoals of rainbow-coloured tropical fish, they are also important nurseries for ocean-going fish.

Turtle watch

Green turtles come up to the beach to lay their eggs between late October and June. When the eggs hatch, Louis will take guests to watch the newly-hatched turtles find their way to the ocean, protecting them from crabs and birds on the start of their journey.