Mfangano Island Lodge

About this hotel

Nestled among towering fig trees and far from the world’s noise, Mfangano Island Lodge is a peaceful haven, an ideal escape from the fast-paced modern lifestyle. Upon arrival, guests are greeted by exquisite tropical gardens that adorn a secluded bay. Along the water’s edge, the lawns embrace the shoreline while rock gardens and flower beds encircle the camp. Huge boulders serve as a basking spot for cormorants or large monitor lizards.

For those seeking relaxation, each room features a private veranda with sunbeds, perfect for soaking up the sun. Alternatively, there are plenty of activities available to keep you engaged. The food is always fresh, sourced from the lake (perhaps even by you!) or harvested directly from the island’s vegetable gardens and orchards.

Mfangano Island Lodge is a luxury lodge located on Mfangano Island in Lake Victoria, Kenya. The lodge offers stunning views of the lake and the surrounding islands, and is surrounded by lush tropical gardens. The lodge is accessible by boat or by air, and is a great place to stay for those looking for a peaceful and secluded retreat.

The lodge has 6 unique chalets, each with its own private veranda and en-suite bathroom. The chalets are spacious and beautifully decorated, and are designed to blend in with the natural surroundings. The lodge also has a central dining area, a bar, and a lounge area where guests can relax and enjoy the view.

Mfangano Island Lodge offers a range of activities for guests to enjoy, including fishing, bird watching, kayaking, and nature walks. The lodge is also home to a butterfly sanctuary, and guests can learn about the life cycle of butterflies and the importance of conserving their habitats.

Exuding a natural romantic charm, the lodge is ideal for a romantic getaway. A perfect break for residents and ideal for a bit of self-indulgence at the end of your safari. Moreover, the lodge will satisfy the most active and adventurous guests with a great variety of activities from fishing & cycling to bird watching, walks around the island and boat safaris to ancient rock paintings.

Lapped by the waters of Lake Victoria shaded by giant fig trees, and lost to the world, Mfangano Island Camp is an oasis of tranquility, an ideal retreat from the hustle and bustle of modern life. Your first view is of beautiful tropical gardens set on a secluded bay.

Lawns hug the waterline, flowerbeds and rock gardens surround the camp. Enormous boulders sit at the water’s edge, a perch for cormorants or giant monitor lizards to sun themselves. If all you desire is to laze in the sunshine, each room has its own private veranda with sunbeds. Or there are plenty of activities to keep you occupied. The food’s as fresh as can be, fished from the lake (hopefully by you!) or picked fresh from the island’s vegetable gardens and orchards. Mfangano Island Camp has nine double-bedded cottages, including a beautiful dedicated family cottage, situated right on the lakeshore. Each room has been built in the Luo tribal style, with banana thatch and natural clay.

All rooms offer spectacular vistas across the lake with picturesque dhows sailing by. The rooms are light and airy with four-poster beds. From the dining and lounge area, sit and enjoy the life of the lake as it goes by. There is also a “horizon” swimming pool located right on the lakeshore. Mfangano Island Camp has a stunning honeymoon suite if you are looking for something very special. From your bed, you have almost a 360-degree view of Lake Victoria. The meals at Mfangano Island Camp are superb. Fresh salads and the daily catch of Nile Perch are served to overlook the lake with freshly made crusty bread and chilled wine. Birds sing all day on Mfangano Island. The Cormorants dive for fish nearby or spread their wings to dry in the sun. Sunbirds flit from flower to flower in the lush tropical gardens and weaver birds busy themselves building nests in the trees.

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Mfangano Island Lodge is a great choice for those looking for a luxurious and peaceful retreat in a beautiful natural setting.

How to get to Mfangano Island Lodge

Mfangano Island Lodge is located on Mfangano Island in Lake Victoria, Kenya. There are several ways to get to the lodge:

• By boat: The most common way to get to the lodge is by boat. You can take a private boat from the mainland, which can be arranged by the lodge or hired from local fishermen. The journey takes around 1-2 hours depending on the weather and can be a scenic and enjoyable experience.
• By air: You can easily reach Mfangano Island Lodge through scheduled flights from Nairobi to Homa Bay airport, which is only a 45-minute drive away from Mbita. Once you arrive at Mbita, our team can pick you up in our boat and bring you to our stunning Island Lodge in just 30 minutes to an hour. Alternatively, you can also opt for the many daily flights from Nairobi to Kisumu, which is about 3 hours away from Mbita.
• By road and boat: You can also reach the lodge by road and boat. From Kisumu, you can drive to Mbita and then take a boat to Mfangano Island. The journey takes around 3-4 hours and can be arranged by the lodge or local transport companies.

Regardless of how you choose to travel, it’s important to make arrangements in advance with with us to ensure a smooth and hassle-free journey.