Nteko Ridge, Nkuringo, southern Bwindi, Uganda
Nkuringo Bwindi Gorilla Lodge
A thirteen-cottage lodge on Nteko Ridge, close to Nkuringo briefing and suitable for Rushaga only with an explicitly planned transfer.
Camps · Lodges · Huts · Villas
Places to Stay
Location matters as much as room style. These camps, lodges, huts and villas are chosen for how they fit the route, who they suit and what they make possible between travel days.
Shela Beach, Lamu Island
Forodhani House
An exclusive-use, fully staffed five-bedroom house opening directly onto Shela Beach. Arched sea-facing rooms, generous terraces and a pool create an easy rhythm for families or groups, while a private cook and immediate access to the sand make it especially suited to a relaxed, self-contained Lamu stay.
Shela, Lamu Island
Banana House & Wellness Centre
A relaxed Shela guesthouse and wellness retreat shaped around leafy courtyards, Swahili architecture and an inviting pool. Individually styled rooms, yoga, nourishing food and warm owner-led hospitality suit couples, solo travellers and families who prefer a personal, community-minded base within walking distance of the village and beach.
Lamu Old Town waterfront
Lamu House
A characterful waterfront hotel occupying restored Swahili houses in the heart of Lamu Old Town. Shaded courtyards, carved detail and three small pools offer calm within the town’s dense historic fabric, making it particularly good for travellers who want living heritage, dhow access and local streets immediately outside.
Shela, Lamu Island
Kijani Hotel
A small Shela hotel woven through tropical gardens and historic Swahili houses, with freshwater pools and a waterfront restaurant facing the channel. Quiet courtyards and individually arranged rooms suit couples and independent travellers who want architectural character, village life and easy access to both dhow trips and Shela Beach.
Ras Kitau, Manda Island
The Majlis Resort
A polished beach resort on Manda Island’s Ras Kitau shore, facing Shela across the channel. Spacious rooms and suites, three pools, broad sands and full-service dining make it a dependable choice for couples and families who want resort comfort, water-based activities and straightforward boat access to Shela and Lamu Town.
Shela, Lamu Island
Peponi Hotel
A long-established Shela waterfront hotel whose shaded terraces, pool and sea-facing rooms have become part of the village’s character. Peponi suits couples and returning Lamu travellers who value attentive, unforced service, strong food and the pleasure of watching dhows move through the channel from a deeply rooted island address.
Casuarina, Malindi
Kilili Baharini Resort & Spa
An intimate Swahili-styled resort set in botanical gardens on Malindi’s Silversand Beach. Five pools, a restorative spa and broad, palm-shaded beachfront spaces make Kilili Baharini a relaxed choice for couples and families who value a smaller property, attentive hosting and easy access to Malindi’s coast.
Casuarina, Malindi
Lion in the Sun
A peaceful boutique hotel and spa set within tropical gardens near Malindi Marine Park. Its Afro-colonial rooms and suites, secluded pools, restorative spa and considered dining create a quiet counterpoint to the coast, while the nearby Billionaire Resort opens easy access to the beach and livelier facilities.
Casuarina, Malindi
Billionaire Resort & Retreat
A polished beachfront resort of 24 serviced apartments, each pairing generous living space with a private gazebo on the sand. The horizon-facing pool, beach bar and grill, tennis and fitness facilities make it a stylish Malindi base, with Lion in the Sun’s quieter spa retreat just 300 metres away.