Kiwaiyu Island – beachfront
Suitable for up to 10 people
3 family bungalows
Bungalows attendant. Cook
Solar and wind powered
Hot water
Self catering

Rates
Full house
Low season E 210/night
High season E 280/night (August – Xmas & New Year)

Champali Camp is a beautiful, eco-friendly Bush home on Kiwaiyu Island, in the heart of the Kiunga Marine National Reserve in northern Kenya. Situated on tranquil mangrove coast.

The camp is built from mangrove poles and palm-thatch using local skills wherever possible, and consists of one spacious mess-banda and three large bedroom bandas all nestled under the trees with wonderful creek views. It comfortably sleeps 6 adults and 4 children.
A unique Swahili Mansion....

The camp is self-catering, but well staffed with a good local cook. There are no hosts, so you are invited to treat the place as your own with the help and guidance of the Champali team.

The local community benefits from your stay, as does the Kiunga Marine National Reserve at large– so we welcome you to enjoy unspoilt coastal Kenya, supporting conservation and a proud community behind it.

ACCOMODATION

The three bedroom bandas each have a wonderful view across the water and mangroves beyond, with plenty of space to sit and take it all in. Two of the rooms can easily sleep two children, and the bed configuration can be altered to suit your needs. Each has a dressing room area, and a practical bucket-shower with a long-drop toilet.

The main mess is spacious, comfortable and friendly with a fully furnished kitchen with gas stove & oven, fridge and drinks cooler.
There are ceiling fans for the hot mid-days, but in the evening nothing beats sitting under the fantastic starry skies, or eating out on the beach with a fire.

Water on the island comes by donkey from one central well, a long walk away, so guests are asked to use water sparingly – though not at the cost of comfort!
The camp is powered completely by wind and solar power, so providing light in all rooms, with sockets for stereos or charging in main mess and two of the bedrooms.