Magi Kai House is set on an Island in one of the most idyllic places on Kenya’s coast. Within the Kiunga marine reserve, the three Bandas, made of coconut weave palm are ethical and cultural and a comfortable. This is a place to enjoy an incredible experience at one with the island nature and surrounding ocean.
Each large room has a king size double and up to three to four singles. Each Banda has a living and dining area or the place works as a whole with the adjacent kitchen. Eat outside under the stars, under the shaded trees or use Kai Banda as the common space with a bar and living area. All furnishings are made with beach collects and island talent and up cycled.
The house comes fully staffed with chef, manager, waiter, room carers and guards. Everyone who works here lives in one of the two villages on the island and we’re born here and are true to their beliefs and Bhajun culture which cherishes respect and politeness and a huge care for the environment, you’ll be well cared for.
All meals are served Swahili style using coconut, plenty of fresh fish and seafood with a lot of fresh juices, salads and vegetables bought in from Lamu. Choose your menu pre stay and we will do your shop for you for self cater. For Full board stays we will cater to your dietary requirements and drinks preferences. There is plenty of fridge and freezer space with s self help bar at the front of house. All run off solar power.
Adventure out from the breezy comfort of the Dune hilltop houses. A beach situated below on the creek side with sand spit opposite and on the seaward side another 14km beach pristine white sand and a beach house to rest up in the shade in. You can walk anywhere from here. From either side you can step off the island into idyllic coral gardens to snorkel. Or jump into our speed boat to fish out to sea or within the creek with our trained skippers or free dive on further reefs.
Sightings of turtles, Whale sharks whales and dolphins are common. As are the availability to catch Marlin and sailfish all catch and release to tag and preserve.
If you wish to slow the pace down sail in one of our out sourced community Dhow’s gliding though an incredible sunset with a fresh coconut juice to sip on. For those who like to waterski and play on the water we have a selection of watersports equipment to use, surfboards, body boards, kayaks stand up paddle boards, waterskies and doughnuts as well as knowledge as to when and where is best to do these sports.
Kiwayu is also a kitesurfing destinations with two perfect launching and landing sand spits either side of Kai House with the perfect wind, at certain times of year, and space to kite in.
For those who are here to put their feet up and relax each house has swing beds set under the trees and sofa seats to curl up with a book on. Tables and desks to paint on and good Star link internet if needed.
We have beautiful settings for sundowners with access to ice cold drinks always. We provide yoga mats to carry to the beach or stretch out on the hilltops. Soft sand always at your feet walking and swimming make you feel truly replenished after a few days here.
Getting here is easy just fly schedule into lamu. Our speedboat will transfer you here in and one and a half hours. Or charter fly into kiwayu. The island and its surrounding are rich in culture and history with ancient ruins to visit and cultural tours of villages to visit to gain knowledge on how and why this place has been so well preserved.
The Kiunga Marine reserve is home to turtle nesting sites annually and we work to preserve the beach to keep them pristine for the nesting season. Donations go to beach cleans and transport to recycle is all accepted and already we notice the difference this is making. We collect donations to further educate the children from our local schools into loving their ocean and give bursaries to train further professionals in Marine biology, veterinary and scuba diving instruction as well as boat skippering certifications.
It is our intention to look after our next generation to be the proud hosts of the beautiful island and ocean. Kai house is set in the wild with populations of bushbuck and other island animals surrounding it. Further projects to protect the local coral reefs and sand dune environment and regenerate them are in sight. We look forward to sharing this journey of preservation with you for all to return to again forever to a pristine environment.
Guest Quote: ‘This is the perfect antidote to modern life you won’t want to leave but when you do you’ll feel truly rejuvenated‘
Guest Quote: ‘We had an amazing experience at Kai House. Thank You! friendly attentive team, excellent food, incredible views & we loved the recycled and natural design, the perfect getaway destination, the first of many visits‘
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