On This Trip
- Explore the Lamu Archipelago by dhow
This itinerary includes a safari in remote northern Kenya staying in a stunning rustic lodge on a community ranch, followed by a week at a Robinson Crusoe style beach lodge, where at the right time of year you can swim with dolphins, snorkel on pristine reefs and watch as hatchling green turtles make there way to the surf under an African full moon.
You begin the holiday with four nights on safari at Il’Ngwesi Community lodge. Set on a private group ranch belonging to the Laikipiak Maasai the lodge is stunning.
It sits on top of a small hill at the foot on an impressive gorge, there are views across the flat top acacias as far as the eye can see. The lodge is rustic and charming, constructed by the community using all locally sourced materials, the rooms are open fronted, full of character and the view from the bathrooms is very special. You’re stay is hosted by the local Laikipiak Maasai, who lead you out on early morning walks, take you out on game drives and entertain you to bush breakfasts and picnics beside the Ewaso Nyiro River. You will have four nights on safari at Il'Ngwesi before heading to the fascinating island of Lamu for seven nights.
On Lamu Island you will stay at Kizingo Island Lodge. Kizingo is the ultimate no news no shoes lodge. It is set at the end of a 12km beach on the tip of the headland looking straight out to sea. There are eight rustic but comfortable thatch bandas each with its own private ensuite and shady verandah. A large thatch main lodge and bar houses the bar and dinning rooms and delicious seafood and local produce meals can be enjoyed here. During the kaskasi monsoon you can spend your days here snorkelling on the reefs, swimming with dolphins and watching hatchling green turtles make their way to the shore.
Places Visited
- Nairobi
- Il Ngwesi Group Ranch
- Lamu Archipelago
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