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Diwaka Tours & Travel Ltd
Muranga Rd., Aqua Plaza
P.O. Box 17001 - 00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254 (0)20 2685134
Fax: +254 (0)20 3750393
Email: info(at)diwakasafaris.com
Url: http://www.diwakasafaris.com/
Kizingo
OFFICIAL CATEGORY (Ministry of Tourism classification): 0****
Kizingo is the ultimate 'no news, no shoesbeach 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 pointin Swahili) to the fashionable village of Shela. Kizingo has six beautifully appointed bandas (thatched cottages), set well apart from each other, with unrivalled sea views. In the early morning you can enjoy tea in bed and watch fishing dhows tack south to Malindi.
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.
Location
Kizingo is situated two degrees south of the Equator on the island of Lamu off the coast of Kenya. It is reached by scheduled daily flights from Nairobi (90 minutes) or Mombasa (45 minutes) and a half-hour boat ride from the airport on Manda Island.
Climate
The south east monsoon, the 'Kuzi', blows from April to October, bringing cool weather with wild seas. The north east monsoon the 'Kas Kazi' comes between November and March bringing warmer weather and clear seas.
Hotel Details
Number of Rooms:
There are six very spacious bandas.
ROOM DCOR: High-pitched thatched roofs and shaded balconies with uninterrupted ocean views.
ROOM AMENITIES: Each has a large double bed romantically draped with mosquito netting and comfortable chairs for lounging. Bamboo screens unfurl to give complete privacy. The en suite bathroom is well appointed with a flushing toilet, hot water shower, wash basin and dressing area.
Recreational Facilities:
Whilst you can spend the whole of your stay with us just relaxing and doing nothing but reading and sunbathing (it has been known!), there are other which include;
Snorkel on coral reefs
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.
Swim with dolphins
This is also one of the few places in the world that you can swim with wild dolphins. In winter, when the sea is calmer, a group of around 150 Bottlenose Dolphins arrive most mornings to greet our boat. You jump in among them with snorkel and mask and flipper after them as they swim underwater. A magical, not-to-be-missed experience.
- Turtle watch
- Fishing
- Deep sea or reef fishing.
- Guided cycle rides
- Bush walks
- Village visits
- Sunset dhow trips
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On request, we can combine your safari itinerary with a stay at the beach hotels in Mombasa, Malindi, Lamu and Zanzibar for any number of nights.