Mfangano Island Camp, Kenya

Sarah Fox

I thoroughly enjoyed my time spent at Mfangano Island Lodge. The staff were some of the friendliest and genuinely warm people I have ever encountered and the Lake is so utterly soothing and relaxing. The food too was delicious, particularly the Nile perch fish. With its cool breeze and chilled atmosphere Mfangano Island Lodge is the perfect to retreat to after a safari.

  • Sarah Fox

Occupying a secluded bay on the western shores of Mfangano Island, Mfangano Island Camp is a serene hideaway perfect for a private, exclusive getaway after your Kenyan safari. The six rooms of this Governor’s camp offer complete privacy, four poster beds and private verandas which gives them a special charm and romance. Each room is open to the lake and offers uninterrupted views and spectacular sunsets adding to the romantic, natural feel of Mfangano Island Camp making it the ideal place for honeymooners.

Location

Mfangano Island Camp is approximately a 6 hour drive from Nairobi followed by boat ride to lodge. Or a 20 minute flight from Kisumu; a 35 minute flight from the Masai Mara and a 1 ½ hour flight from Nairobi. All flights are by private charter aircraft.

Highlights

  • Watching the sun set from a traditional boat on Lake Victoria, drinking a sundowner as a perfect end to the day
  • Listening to the water lapping against the shore as you fall asleep and waking to a perfect view from your bed
  • Visiting a Luo family in their traditional fishing community understanding more about the rich culture of Lake Victoria, and knowing that by staying in a Governor’s camp their community projects give something back to these communities

Facilities

  • Swimming pool
  • Bar
  • Dining room
  • Sitting room
  • Laundry service

Activities

Fishing on Lake Victoria, bird watching, traditional boat rides for sundowners on the lake, cultural visits, water sports, visiting prehistoric cave paintings and nature trails on the island.

Meal Basis

Full board accommodation including selected activities and laundry service.

Child Policy

Children are welcome.

Accommodation

Mfangano Island Camp offers 4 double and 2 twin en suite rondavels.

Customer Review

Honeymoon to Kenya and Tanzania during August 2011

Kenya Review

Kenya is a beautiful country but it is the warmth and the incredible hospitality of the people that will be taking us back there!

Rated...

Signed:

Miis Nasiha Kader Khan & Mr Ziad Khan

Kenya Factfile

Timezone:
GMT +3
Language:
Swahili, English, many local languages
Currency:
Kenya Shilling, US Dollars
Best time:
Year round destination
Flights:
8 hours from Europe
Visas:
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