Quick facts
Destination
Lamu Island
Country
Kenya
Category
Mobile Migration Camp
Price tier
Luxury
Starting from
$380 per night
Star rating
5 / 5
Number of rooms
4
Nearest airport
Manda Airport, Lamu — Near Kipungani, approximately 30 minutes from central Lamu
Best for
Families and groups of friends wanting an exclusive Swahili-style house with water sports and cultural visits
Child policy
Family-friendly, suited to children of all ages
Last reviewed
June 2026
Chuchungi House - The Safari Series Lamu
Built in Swahili style, the house is cool, breezy, and perfect for a small group or family. With fantastic staff from the local area, delicious, healthy, and sustainably caught fish-based menus, and more activities than guests can imagine, the house is ideal for families with children of all ages or groups of friends looking to relax.
Activities
Guests can spend their days sitting by the pool, reading a book and enjoying a cold beer, or out on the speedboat donutting and skiing in the sun. When the midday sun is high, guests can sit in the shade of a tree in the lush garden, or visit the local community of Kipungani to learn more about the traditional coastal life of the people who live on Lamu Island.
Access
The house is easy to reach, around a 30-minute journey from central Lamu.
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WhatsApp UsLocation & getting there
Nearest airport
Manda Airport, Lamu
Transfer time
Near Kipungani, approximately 30 minutes from central Lamu
Facilities & amenities
Rooms & accommodation
Bedroom
Cool, breezy Swahili-style bedroom within the house, suited to families or groups of friends.
Activities offered
Best time to visit
โ Good season โ Low / wet season
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WhatsApp UsSafariBando's view
Chuchungi Houseโs combination of a private pool, speedboat water sports, and sustainably sourced fish-based menus makes it well suited to families and groups wanting an active, exclusive base near Kipungani. The option to visit the local Kipungani community adds a cultural dimension, while the cool, breezy Swahili-style construction keeps the house comfortable in the coastal heat.โ The SafariBando team
