Kiwayu Island

Kiwayu Island and Paradise is Perched north of Lamu Archipelago on Kenya's East Coast on the Indian Ocean, this lovely and idyllic island very far from the maddening crowd The clientele is the smart set who like the rustic look of the Kiwayu's few bandas but also like the un obstructive luxury they offer as well. Enjoy the proximity of nature in this northern Lamu archipelago. The "Baobabs of Kitangani" nestling between the enormous ageless baobabs, almost invisible from the beach creates a dream for the traveler expecting a perfect setting and total privacy.

 

For many past centuries, the Kiwayu bay has been a calling point for Arab dhows trading in ivory, carpets and carved chests traveling between Arabia, Mombasa Island and Zanzibar Island filling their water containers with fresh water from wells. Kiwayu is cushioned between the Kiunga Marine National Reserve, to the east, the Dodori and Boni Game Reserves to the west. These wild areas are of vital importance for the protection of the fauna and flora of eastern Kenya. The resident animals that inhabit these reserves are often migratory such as elephant and buffalo. The permanent home are serval, caracal, lesser kudu, monkeys and rare African hunting dog.

 

This marine park has many types of marine life like coral fish, dugongs, whale shark, basking whale, tuna, marlin, sailfish, wahoo, kingfish and many other sports fish species. Dolphins and whales are seen regularly off the coast of Kiwayu, moving in shoals across the ocean. The turtle lay their eggs on the sandy Kiwayu Beach, and are protected by Kenya Wildlife Services and resident hotels.  There are two main accommodations: Kiwayu Safari Village is nestled amid the mainland dunes and the oasis to the north of a sheltered lagoon off the island of Kiwayu. Munira Island Camp is another eco-friendly hotel located on the virgin beach of Kiwayu.