OFFICIAL CATEGORY (Ministry of Tourism classification): 0****
Kizingo is the ultimate 'no news, no shoesbeach resort - a wonderful secluded and tranquil escape from the modern world. The lodge is situated at one end of a spectacular 12-kilometre beach that stretches from Kizingo (which means 'the pointin Swahili) to the fashionable village of shela. Kizingo has six beautifully appointed bandas (thatched cottages), set well apart from each other, with unrivalled sea views. in the early morning you can enjoy tea in bed and watch fishing dhows tack south to malindi.
Guests can be as private or as social as they wish, opting to enjoy fine dining on the balcony of their banda or join other guests in the bar and the dining room with their magnficent views across the bay to mainland kenya where giant baobab trees spread into the brilliant blue sky.
Location
kizingo is situated two degrees south of the equator on the island of lamu off the coast of kenya. It is reached by scheduled daily flights from Nairobi (90 minutes) or Mombasa (45 minutes) and a half-hour boat ride from the airport on manda island.
Climate
The south east monsoon, the 'Kuzi', blows from April to October, bringing cool weather with wild seas. The north east monsoon the 'Kas Kazi' comes between november and march bringing warmer weather and clear seas.