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Kizingo


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P.O. Box 138, Lamu, Kenya
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4 of 5 stars
Rascal79Southampton 2 contributions
Southampton
Apr 10, 2009 | Trip type: Couples

My husband and I stayed at Kizingo for five nights at the end of our honeymoon having been busy doing safari and staying at Shela for two nights. To start with the downsides, I think five nights may have been a bit too much but I would definatly recommend about three to enable you to fully relax and appreciate the... more

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4 of 5 stars
Charlotte_34 1 contribution
Den Haag
Dec 29, 2008 | Trip type: Couples
1/1 found this review helpful

Kizingo is not for everyone --- the Bandas (straw houses made by locals in the local style) are really large -- a sea of space. The beach is magnificent, the food is very good (fresh, tasty, not too much). But there are no window sin the Bandas (just large spaces in the walls with straw blinds which we left open... more

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2 of 5 stars
edwin177 3 contributions
Dec 7, 2008 | Trip type: Couples
0/1 found this review helpful

Very bare-bones. It is essentially assisted camping, not a luxurious stay by any standard. The hosts are very friendly and provide a very casual atmosphere. The beach is not that clean--full of debris and small crabs. Water is more green-brown than blue. Definitely not a beach you lay out on. The individual bandas (huts) are separated from each other and... more

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5 of 5 stars
madisonf 1 contribution
calgary
Oct 14, 2008
1/1 found this review helpful

i went on a humanitarian trip, and i stayed here for about 5 days, and it was the most beautiful place i had ever stayed, the help was fantastic and the only complaint i had was of the crabs more

Excellent!
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5 of 5 stars
stakerk 13 contributions
Newbury Park, California
Aug 28, 2007 | Trip type: Family
1/1 found this review helpful

We had a great time there. Wisely booked after a week on safari. Nice place to unwind. Best part is the hosts. Mary Jo is very witty and very nice. Louie a bit quieter but very nice as well. The bandas are almost all natural, local materials. Very nice. Very clean considering very open to the elements. Food was great.... more

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4 of 5 stars
Stu-and-Helen 2 contributions
Totnes, Devon
Jul 2, 2007 | Trip type: Couples
2/2 found this review helpful

We loved Kizingo, a small eco-resort, with a lazy, get-away-from-it atmosphere. The owners and staff are very friendly and we felt very well looked after. Each 'banda' (palm bungalow) has its own solar lighting and water heating and we were mostly very comfortable - though you do depend on the breeze for ventilation. Swimming is safe,though it's not a great... more

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5 of 5 stars
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London
Jun 2, 2006
4/6 found this review helpful

Kizingo is a ideal getaway from the hustle and bustle. Situated on the southern tip of lamu island it offers beautiful beaches, sunny days and clear warm blue sea. The owners and staff could not be more friendly and really give kizingo a unique personall feeling. There are many activitys our trip swimming with dolpphins was amazing a day i... more

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5 of 5 stars
Morganeer 1 contribution
Kalmar, Sweden
Feb 8, 2006
7/8 found this review helpful

An absolute paradise for those who enjoy a peaceful holiday, with great food and very friendly and excellent staff. The propriortors Mary Jo and Luis make all guests feel very welcome, and share their experiences with them whilst taking a drink before lunch or dinner. Since the Lodge only has 6 bandas it renders a very personal atmosphere. Beautiful beaches... more

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3 of 5 stars
wisborough 16 contributions
west sussex
Feb 7, 2006
6/8 found this review helpful

For a hippy no news no shoes hotel this place is great.The owners are lovley but for us it was a bit too basic. In its favour the staff could not have been niecer,the beach better or the surroundings more peaceful. Against it was just alittle too basic-stable door on chem-loo etc. more

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5 of 5 stars
lionking11 9 contributions
wiesbaden
Jun 22, 2009

Das Kizingo ist genau der Platz um auszuspannen und abzuschalten, der Strand grandios, wohlgemerkt ein Naturstrand mit allem was dazugehört,... more

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P.O. Box 138, Lamu, Kenya