The perfect combination of deserted beaches, vibrant culture and just the right amount of luxury, ideal for families
Location: Set on a deserted stretch of Kenyan beach at Kizingoni in Lamu, Kuni Jogoo is just a 20-minute speedboat ride from the airport, yet feels wonderfully remote. This private beach house offers sweeping 180-degree sea views from almost every angle, with a tranquil pool and gardens at its heart.
Rooms: The house has 5 bedrooms and sleeps up to 10–12 guests, making it ideal for families or groups. Four ground-floor ensuite bedrooms open onto verandas with sea views, while the grand master suite upstairs offers extra space and privacy. All rooms are beautifully furnished with Swahili four-poster beds, bright kikoy fabrics, and traditional carved doors.
Amenities: Communal areas are stylish yet relaxed, featuring antique wooden chests, local art, and a unique whale skeleton display. Guests can enjoy meals on the dining terrace or in the central baraza space with its large teak table and ocean views. A private coral staircase leads directly to the beach, while the house staff includes two housekeepers, an excellent chef, and a boat captain.
Activities: Days can be as active or relaxed as you like. Watersports include wakeboarding, waterskiing, kitesurfing, fishing, snorkelling, and kayaking. Cultural excursions to UNESCO-listed Lamu Town or Shela Village are easily arranged, as are deep-sea fishing trips.
Sustainability: Kuni Jogoo is designed in harmony with its surroundings, using traditional Swahili architecture and natural ventilation to minimise environmental impact, while supporting the local community through employment and sourcing.
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When to visit Kenya
Find out the best time to visit Kenya with our month by month guide.
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January
January is a great time for wildlife viewing. The landscapes are lush and green after the 'short rains' and newborn animals can been seen. It is hot, but brief afternoon or evening showers cool things down, without compromising your safari. Over on the coast the sea is clear, making it ideal for diving and snorkelling, and the days are warm and bright.
February
February is an ideal time to visit Kenya, and great for game viewing. The landscapes are green and thriving thanks to the short rains, and newborn animals will be hopping around the plains. There maybe a few afternoon showers which are welcome in the heat, and don't impact on wildlife viewing. Water clarify is excellent at the moment, which is good news for watersports enthusiasts. And if you want to spot a whale shark, now is the time to try.
March
Still a good option for wildlife viewing and diving, although with the 'long rains' just around the corner, expect wetter and hotter weather.
April
April brings the start of the 'long rains' which means game reserves and national parks become muddy and harder to drive around. Over on the coast it's hot and wet, so it isn't the best time of year to travel. Some camps and lodges close during this period.
May
The 'long rains' continue into May, making park tracks difficult to navigate in the mud, and the coast very warm and wet. There will be less accommodation choice at this time as several lodges and camps during this period.
June
June is a beautiful time of year to visit Kenya, with the rains receding to just light showers, and the long dry season not far ahead. The high grasses can sometimes make it more of a challenge to spot game, but the landscapes are lush and some animals may begin arriving early for the migration. At altitude nights can be cool, but elsewhere the temperature is pleasant.
July
July marks the beginning of the great migration into the Masai Mara, and with warm and generally dry weather, this is a great time of year to visit. Days are sunny, skies are blue and there isn't too much dust around, so it's a great time for photography.
August
The migration is now in full swing in the Masai Mara, with lots of river crossing action, so if you want to see those massive herds of wildebeest and zebra, now is the time to come. Game viewing in general is excellent and it's one of the most popular times of year to visit, so some of the main parks do become crowded. Temperatures are warm and dry.
September
Game viewing continues to be excellent, and the weather is generally dry so this is another ideal month to visit Kenya's parks. The bush is less dense and as animals gather around waterholes and rivers it makes wildlife spotting much easier.
October
October is a great time if you want to avoid the crowds and don't mind the temperature slowly starting to rise. There may be a few short showers, but game viewing remains excellent with the end of the migration, and it's a good time to holiday anywhere in Kenya.
November
November heralds the start of the 'short rains' and with hotter temperatures some camps are closed. The Mara however is still open, and despite sometimes stormy skies, game viewing is still good. Fewer crowds and lower prices make this an attractive month to visit. Over on the coast water clarify is good for snorkelling and diving.
December
The 'short rains' are bringing the landscapes back to life, and as the plains start to become green again, wildlife viewing remains good, and it's a great time for birding. Some camps are closed (mainly in the north of Kenya) but many others remain open. The showers tend to fall in the afternoons and don't impact greatly on a safari. Take advantage of reduced visitor numbers and lower prices.
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