Lake Victoria

Mfangano Island Camp

Q: How much does it cost to stay at Mfangano Island Camp?

Stays at Mfangano Island Camp start from around US$590 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

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Mfangano Island Camp

About Mfangano Island Camp

Beach-lovers get there fix in Kenya's western interior.

With a tropical, far-flung feel, Mfangano Island ticks all the boxes for wannabe castaways: lush forests and deserted beaches, a natural harvest of fresh food and very few people. Just a speck of land surrounded by the waters of Lake Victoria on Kenya's western edge, it's easy to overlook Mfangano – but that would be a sad mistake. Its eponymous camp sits on a secluded bay amidst granite boulders and old-growth forests. Real care has gone into making the camp harmonise with its surroundings, with banana-leaf thatch, natural clay, and rocks and fig-tree roots integrated into the architecture.

Lake Victoria , Kenya

From $590 per person/per night

Retreat

6 Rooms

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Property details

The property

Lush lawns, tropical gardens and giant boulders hug the waterline; a narrow jetty extends into the lake. The setting is idyllic, and the camp's design detracts in no way from the real reason you're here: the lake-island's wild beauty. At the heart of camp are open-air thatch structures with plenty of sofas, and tables for dining. Although Mfangano's crew keep you on your toes, with ever-changing dinner settings – the best of which is on the edge of the jetty.

The rooms

Nine large chalets perch on the lakeshore, each built in the local Luo people's style, with banana thatch and natural clay. Four-poster beds draped with opulent blue-trimmed netting are fit for royalty, and offer near-360 degree panoramas of the lake. Outside, each has a spacious patio with two day beds for breezy lounging. The family cottage sleeps four in two adjoining rooms. The apex of luxury, the honeymoon suite, is the most tucked away of them all.

Activities

There's no shortage of activities, although lazing in the sunshine is perfectly acceptable too. Fishing is good here and the sizable Nile perch presents a good sporting challenge – and great lunch too! Take a guided bird-watching expedition on the island, and take in the sounds and sense of the forest. Meet the friendly local villagers, skim across the lake in a dhow, dip in the horizon pool, and, of course, always make time to toast the sunset.

Why we love it

Fresh caught fish and organic veggies from the garden make the camp's menu a true feast.

Insiders Tip

Keen to cast a line? Enjoy sailing? Head out on a traditional dhow and see how the locals do it.

Something to think about

Although Mfangano is truly stunning and remote, it's not quite tropical or beachy enough for some.

Plan your stay

How to book Mfangano Island Camp

How do I book Mfangano Island Camp?

Mfangano Island Camp can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Kenya trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Kenya trips featuring Mfangano Island Camp or get advice and suggestions from one of our Kenya specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.

How much does it cost to stay at Mfangano Island Camp?

Stays at Mfangano Island Camp start from around $590 per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.