Mfangano Camp is situated on the unspoilt island of Mfangano in Lake Victoria and occupies an entire secluded bay on the western shores of the island. This great lake has romantic associations as the source of the River Nile, ever since explorers such as Speke and Burton came to the area at the end of the last century.

Mfangano Island Camp, a small remote hideaway, is a perfect place to combine with your safari. It is only 40 minutes charter flight from the Masai Mara followed by a relaxing 15 minutes boat ride along the tropical shoreline.

Mfangano Island Camp provides a unique opportunity to see the colorful life on the lake, where enchanting Luo fishing villages have not changed in centuries. For those interested in fishing it is excellent, the bird life is unsurpassed and seeing the families of otters is an added bonus. You can also enjoy walks through lush vegetation on top of the hills or along the lakeshore. For those interested in culture, there is the possibility to visit a Luo family and experience their day-to-day life or the school in the next village. All activities are included in the rate. Mfangano Island Camp is a perfect place for nature lovers, and is particularly recommended as a relaxing retreat for honeymooners.

 Accommodation

The camp is situated under ancient fig trees right by the lakeshore.

The six rooms all have stunning views of the lake and offer complete privacy, en-suite bathrooms with bath and shower, basin and flush toilet as well as hot and cold running water.

Decorated in the ethnic style, all rooms have four poster beds and private verandas, which gives them a special charm and romance.

Each room is open to the lake and offers uninterrupted views and spectacular sunsets.

The center of Mfangano Island Camp is the cozy sitting room and dining room; both are open to the lakeshore and decorated in beautiful ethnic style.

Here you can sit and listen to the waves, feel the breeze in your hair, read a book or watch the dhows on the lake. Birds sing all day.

The cormorants dive for fish or spread their wings to dry in the sun and the fish eagles call from the treetops.

All meals, all activities as well as laundry is included in the price.

Mfangano Island Camp Meals and Relaxation

The meals in Mfangano Island Camp are superb.

Fresh salads and the daily catch served with freshly made crusty bread made daily and chilled wine.

The lush hillside and camp surrounds are abundant with indigenous plants and flowers.

In the early morning, fleets of multi colored fishing boats gracefully sail past the bay, and in the evening spectacular sunsets are seen as the sun dips below the unbroken lake horizon.

Mfangano Island Camp Summary

Location: On the western shoreline of Mfangano Island in Lake Victoria, Kenya.

Number of beds: 6 rondavels (12 beds).

Double & Twins: 4 Double rondavels and 2 twin rondavels.

Facilities: En-suite bathroom with bath, shower, basin, flush toilet, hot and cold running water.

Rondavels: Very tastefully decorated thatched rooms, each with private verandah overlooking Lake Victoria.

Swimming Pool: Small Swimming Pool made of nature stone overlooking the lake.

Electricity: 24 hours generator.

Restaurant: Open sitting room with bar and dining room, decorated in ethnic style with panoramic views over the lake.

Room service: Room service on request, tea and coffee is served at the rooms with wake up call.

Laundry: Daily at no extra cost.

Communication: Radio contact with other camps and Nairobi office.

Mfangano Airstrip: Length 1,200 m, grass airstrip.

How to get there: 40 minutes from the Masai Mara followed by a boat. Transfer to the camp (approx. 15 minutes). Daily from Nairobi to Kisumu on Air Kenya (45 minutes). Onwards by either charter flight (approx. 10 minutes) or road & boat transfer (approx. 3 hours) Drive to Mbita on Lake Victoria (approx. 6 hours from Nairobi) and be picked up there for a boat ride to camp (approx. 45 minutes).

Mfangano Island Camp Activities:

Fishing - Boat rides on Lake Victoria for fishing with full equipment included in price (Nile Perch, Tilapia).

Bird watching - Various walking trails or boat excursions along the coast for bird watching included in price (Black headed gonolek, double toothed barbet).

Boat rides - Traditional excursions in a 'long boat' for sun downers (included in price).

Culture - Visits to nearby Luo villages and school (included in price).