KIPEPEO BEACH VILLAGE
Located
at Kigamboni suburb named Mjimwema, which literally
means good-town.
Kipepeo
village is an ideal place to relax and enjoy nature.
It's close proximity to town makes it an ideal place to
recharge after a tough day in the hot and humid city
nearby.
A quick
dip in the ocean followed by a cool shower in your
bungalow, then relax in the hammock on the balcony with
an ice cold drink, and you will quickly forget the city
only 9km away and all the problems and worries which you
left there.
To meet
the high demand for quality accommodation at an
affordable price the developers of the kipepeo beach
camp embarked on a project to build 20 luxurious
elevated beach huts. The task involved building the huts
without upsetting the laid-back, and remote, atmosphere
that made the place so popular amongst locals and
foreigners alike.
All 20
bandas (Swahili for hut) were built in the dense
indigenous bush and elevated in order to ensure a
stunning view of the sea and to take advantage of the
cool ocean breezes. Each Banda has its own private
bathroom, with hot and cold running water, and
electricity. The bandas can be set up as twins (two
singles), doubles, or family rooms.
The
design for the bandas was inspired by mud huts built in
the villages nearby give the bandas their uniquely
African feel. Once the designs were drawn up a prototype
was built by local craftsmen entirely out of material
found in the area. Great care was taken to ensure that
most of the natural bush was preserved giving a feeling
a of secluded and remote sanctuary.
The
balcony acts as an ideal 'hideaway' to watch the many
different birds species found in the surrounding bush.
Regular visitors are Kingfishers and Fish eagles. A
resident family of about 12 mongooses also lives in the
surrounding bush and they can occasionally be spotted
running around and playing in the dense bush.
The BEACH BAR -
otherwise known as the
'Swimming Cow Pub' This fully stocked bar is crawling
distance (approx. 30m) from the high water mark.The
Swimming Cow Pub offers a full selection of local and
imported wines and spirits, as well as some pretty
lethal cocktails. Stay well away from the slushies!!!!
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