Kenya Camps & Lodges
Mfangano Island Lodge, Lake Victoria, Kenya
A Tented Camp in Kenya
Camp Details
Mfangano Island Lodge is in Kenya, on Mfangano Island, in Lake Victoria.
In a secluded bay, on the northern coast of the island, among ancient fig trees and huge boulders.
The lush hillside and lodge 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 horizon of the lake.
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.
WHY CHOOSE MFANGANO ISLAND CAMP?
- Mfangano Island on Lake Victoria, provides a unique opportunity to see the colourful life on the lake,where enchanting Luo fishing villages have not changed in centuries.
- Mfangano Island Camp is a perfect place for nature lovers, and is particularly recommended as a relaxing retreat for honeymooners.
- 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.
Questions about Mfangano Island
What is there to do on the island?
More than the setting suggests. Boat safaris go out to ancient rock paintings, and there is fishing, cycling, bird watching and walking around the island. Early each morning fleets of multi-coloured fishing boats sail past the bay, and the Luo fishing villages here have changed little in centuries.
Does it work as a break at the end of a safari?
That is exactly its role. The lodge sits in a secluded bay on the northern coast of Mfangano Island among ancient fig trees and huge boulders, and is described as an oasis of tranquility, particularly recommended for honeymooners and for anyone wanting to slow down after a busy safari circuit.
What does a stay cost?
A lakeside cottage is US$200 per person per night on a full board basis for the 2026 season, based on two people sharing. That covers accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinking water, tea and coffee, plus VAT at 16 per cent and the 2 per cent catering levy. Children of all ages are welcome.
Activities
Mfangano Island Camp Rates, Activities & Amenities
Rates
| Year | Season | Type | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 07 January 2026 - 6 January 2027 | Lakeside Cottage | US $ 200 |
Rates are Per Person Per Night unless otherwise specified.
Inclusions
Mfangano Island Camp rates include (Full Board) – (Price per person per night based on 2 people sharing)
• Accommodation on Lakeside Cottage,
• Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner, Drinking water, Tea, and Coffee.
• 16% VAT; Catering levy at 2%.
Questions about Mfangano Island
What is there to do on the island?
More than the setting suggests. Boat safaris go out to ancient rock paintings, and there is fishing, cycling, bird watching and walking around the island. Early each morning fleets of multi-coloured fishing boats sail past the bay, and the Luo fishing villages here have changed little in centuries.
Does it work as a break at the end of a safari?
That is exactly its role. The lodge sits in a secluded bay on the northern coast of Mfangano Island among ancient fig trees and huge boulders, and is described as an oasis of tranquility, particularly recommended for honeymooners and for anyone wanting to slow down after a busy safari circuit.
What does a stay cost?
A lakeside cottage is US$200 per person per night on a full board basis for the 2026 season, based on two people sharing. That covers accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinking water, tea and coffee, plus VAT at 16 per cent and the 2 per cent catering levy. Children of all ages are welcome.
Activities
Child Policy
Children of all ages are welcome at Mfangano Island Camp.
Questions about Mfangano Island
What is there to do on the island?
More than the setting suggests. Boat safaris go out to ancient rock paintings, and there is fishing, cycling, bird watching and walking around the island. Early each morning fleets of multi-coloured fishing boats sail past the bay, and the Luo fishing villages here have changed little in centuries.
Does it work as a break at the end of a safari?
That is exactly its role. The lodge sits in a secluded bay on the northern coast of Mfangano Island among ancient fig trees and huge boulders, and is described as an oasis of tranquility, particularly recommended for honeymooners and for anyone wanting to slow down after a busy safari circuit.
What does a stay cost?
A lakeside cottage is US$200 per person per night on a full board basis for the 2026 season, based on two people sharing. That covers accommodation, breakfast, lunch, dinner, drinking water, tea and coffee, plus VAT at 16 per cent and the 2 per cent catering levy. Children of all ages are welcome.
Activities
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