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Mfagano Island Camp

Location

Lapped by the waters of Lake Victoria, the world's second largest freshwater lake and source of the Nile, Mfangano Island Camp is an oasis of tranquillity. Shaded by giant fig trees and lost to the world, it is set on a secluded private bay on the island. With no roads, it makes an ideal retreat from the bustle of the 21st century.

Activities

Fishing, Walks, Bird Watching, Day Trips, Lake Sunsets, Swimming Pool, Boat Rides.

Facilities

The six double rooms are built and decorated in the Luo trival style, with banana thatch and natural clay. Four double rondavels and two twin rondavels All offer spectacular vistas across the lake. The rooms are large, light and airy with four-poster beds. From the dining room and lounge area, sit and listen to the waves and enjoy the views of the lake with picturesque dhows sailing by.

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The chance to catch the giant Nile perch draws many. Some come for the abundant birds and glimpses of playful otters; others to explore the lush plant-life and friendly villages. Day trips are arranged, but many guests prefer to just relax on the jetty for the spectacular sunsets as the sun sinks beneath the Lake. The camp is situated under ancient fig trees right by the lake shore. 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 centre of Mfangano Island Camp is the cosy sitting room and dining room, both are open to the lake shore 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. 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 coloured fishing boats gracefully sail past the bay, and in the evening spectacular sunsets are seen as the sun dips below the unbroken lake horizon.