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Munira Island Camp is located on Kiwayu Island, which is situated in the Indian Ocean on the Kenya coast, North of Mombasa and the Island of Lamu.
Kiwayu Island is the loveliest Island by far in the Lamu Archipelago. Mike and Caroline Kennedy started the camp in the early nineties. They have created a beautiful place, which completely blends into the natural environment. Munira Island Camp is totally eco-friendly running on solar and wind power.
Munira Island Camp is situated on Kiwayu Island which is 12 miles long by half a mile wide. There are lots of caves and coves to explore. There are also two villages on the Island: Kiwayu, an hour's walk south and Chandani, 20 minutes walk north.
A team of donkeys brings in the water from a well half a mile away. There is an extensive mangrove creek system, which is ideal for bird watching and light tackle fishing. Added to this is a 6-mile virgin beach and spectacular snorkeling over a myriad of un spoilt coral reefs.
Munira Island Camp has 7 comfortable and spacious bandas, built of Makuti and Jambies (local matting made from palm fronds). They are all beautifully positioned, each with panoramic views of the ocean and surrounds, all with total privacy.
All bathroom suites are luxuriously equipped with the latest in Island plumbing. Munira Island Camp is set up on a high sand dune, about 50 metres above the creek and looks out over the water to the mainland.
When arriving by boat, you climb up the steep path from the jetty and first encounter the main building which houses the lounge, restaurant and bar.
Munira Island Camp Activities include
Beaches Activities
Snorkeling. Dolphins and whales are seen regularly off the coast of Kiwayu
Guided walking
There are lots of caves and coves to explore around the island and the opportunity to visit one of the local villages. You can also make the half hour walk up to Astronomy Hill to take in the sunset and then stay on for some excellent stargazing.
Sailing
There are two 33ft motorized sailing Dhows - Mania (Arabic for "light of the moon") and Al Aqswa available for hire. In addition, a 29ft Sessie canoe "Big Blue" is available. All these are available for hire for trips around the islands and mangrove lined waterways.
Fishing
A Serious fisherman can charter the ultra modern deep-sea fishing boat "Albatross" and head out for a day's deep sea fishing in the deep channels to the north towards Somalia. These waters are famed for large game fish, including sailfish and marlin.
There is also another boat called "Chache" a vixen boat which can be used for deep sea fishing and water-skiing, Lau transfers, shopping sprees, and day trips exploring the Islands.
Safari
The mainland opposite hosts an abundance of game and borders on the Boni and Dodori game reserves. Game drives and game walks are available and you can expect to see buffalo, lion, elephant, cheetah as well as topi, suni and lesser kudu antelope.
