Kenyan Coast Accommodation

The Indian Ocean – Pemba Channel Lodge
The Indian Ocean – Diving Liveaborad
Lake Victoria – Rusinga Island Lodge

The Indian Ocean – Pemba Channel Lodge

The Pemba Channel Lodge is a small exclusive property with 6 private beach bandas in a tropical garden setting. Each banda has a private verandah with beach views. Rooms are en-suite with large locally made beds. Grounds are spacious and include a large swimming pool with bar. The lodge itself is situated in a tranquil setting overlooking the Wasini Channel in the far south of Kenya. The Usambara Mountains in neighboring Tanzania provide a dramatic backdrop and ensure this private area is well away from the tourist masses of Kenya’s large coastal resorts.

The lodge has an in house desalination plant ensuring you access to fresh water for showering without impacting on local water sources. For latest rates and possible itineraries including this accommodation please contact us (link to web enquiry form)

The Indian Ocean – Diving Liveaborad

For those wishing to explore the regions marine life the M Y Kisiwani will take you on an exhilarating dive tour of Southern Kenya and Pemba Channel between Kenya and the neighboring Tanzanian island of Pemba. The region is infamous for its thickly crusted submerged reefs with schools of manta Rays and whale sharks during the first half of the year.

M Y Kisiwani is a twin engined motor yacht which at 20 metres long is fully equipped for safe diving and comfortable living. There are spacious sun decks with a selection of books and DVD’s. The boat has 5 twin air conditioned cabins with fresh water showers. The on board chef provides a range of sea food meals to compliment your stay.

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Lake Victoria – Rusinga Island Lodge

Rusinga Island Lodge exudes an atmosphere of serene tranquility. Accommodation is in 7 individual en-suite cottages and 1 en-suite family cottage both with king sized beds.

Well manicured lawns stretch to the waters edge from your cottage and the grounds with their exotic trees are a haven for a myriad of bird species – many of which are unique to this area of Kenya.

One of this lodges major attractions is the friendly welcome you will receive from the local Luo fishing villages on Rusinga Island. You can cycle around the island from the lodge and afterwards relax in the spa which offers a range of treatments including aromatherapy and massage.

For latest rates and possible itineraries including this accommodation please contact us.

Responsible Travel
Tourism revenue is donated from the lodges we promote here to assist in community development projects. In particular this is very successful at Lake Victoria where guests will see the development projects initiated from tourism revenue during the boat safari on the lake. On Rusinga Island both a youth group and women’s orphan group have been established and internet facilities introduced to the island to connect locals to the world.

The Lake suffers from a huge overpopulation of Water Hyacinth which has been introduced as an ornamental plant in the 1980’s. The floating root systems have choked the lake trapping fishing vessels and providing a breeding site for the bilharzias snail. Millions of dollars of World Bank aid is helping to remove the plant but it is a long and hard task for the locals.

At Rusinga Island you will see how local small businesses have begun to utilize the plant in rope making and basket weaving. Tourism revenue has been crucial in initiating the businesses and supporting them as guests buy the baskets and mats produced by locals.