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Bamba Kofi Tented Camp offers a bar and accommodations with a kitchenette in Watamu, a few steps from Garoda Beach. This beachfront property offers access to free Wifi and free private parking. The campground features garden views and a sun terrace. At the campground, units include a outdoor furniture. All units are equipped with a shared bathroom and a a bath or shower, and some units at the campground have a patio. At the campground, units are fitted with bed linen and towels. À la carte and full English/Irish breakfast options with warm dishes, pancakes, and fruit are available each morning at the campground. Guests are welcome to eat at the on-site family-friendly restaurant, while packed lunches are also available upon request. Guests can swim in the saltwater pool, go cycling, relax in the garden, and use the barbecue facilities. Popular points of interest near Bamba Kofi Tented Camp include Short Beach, Turtle Bay Beach, and Mida Creek. Malindi Airport is 16 miles from the property.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.4)

Breakfast Info

Full English/Irish

Free Private Parking Available On Site


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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
8.9
Cleanliness
9.2
Comfort
8.8
Value for money
9.2
Location
9.4
Free Wifi
8.0

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Thomas
    the Netherlands the Netherlands
    Stayed here last year and loved it so came back! The place has added various new facilities such as the diving center (little pricier than average but would recommend) and massage place. Pool is great and there is a lot of space next to the sea...
  • Laura
    Chile Chile
    I loved the place, it’s so special, the staff are nice, they made good food, is very near to the beach and inside the nature.
  • Raphael
    the United Kingdom the United Kingdom
    Cannot recommend this place highly enough. Very friendly staff, great location and good value for money. The A Rocha team are genuine conservationists that include guests in all their activities, and also invited me to social events in Watamu...
  • Mike
    Kenya Kenya
    Location is unbelievably awesome. Best bang for your buck.
  • Alexandra
    the United States the United States
    Lovely place on the beach. Good food, some of the friendliest and most helpful staff we’ve seen in Kenya. Plenty of outdoor lounge areas, a beautiful pool and an outdoor self-serving kitchen. We stayed in the tent and with the breeze, shade and...
  • Obuollah
    Kenya Kenya
    The staff were amazing especially Otieno helped a lot.
  • Janet
    Kenya Kenya
    The tent had a fan and brilliant WiFi! It was cleaned every day! I loved it.
  • Trudie
    Tanzania Tanzania
    We stayed in the tents. Loved the feeling of being in our own little forest with monkeys and birds all around. Open air shower is so refreshing. Not a far walk to the most amazing beach. Think its a brilliant idea with different kinds of...
  • Kekeno71
    New Zealand New Zealand
    Tucked away in the bush and near the beach. Got up for early morning swim on a quiet stretch of beach and the road. Transport a bit pricier as it's further from the main part of Watamu but makes up for it by being less busy. Facilities were great...
  • African
    Kenya Kenya
    The fact that you're able to cook your own meals is absolutely the best...I didn't have to settle for hotel food... The beach is a 2minute walk . Staff is very friendly. Benjamin is the best!

Hosted by Ian McCloy

9.5
9.5
Host Review Score
Host Review Score
Ian McCloy
We have a beautiful beachfront property on Watamu South Beach. Over the years we have been improving our facilities to reach “Resort” Status.
We try our best to preserve the Nature on site with a number of initiatives, such as: planting indigenous trees, protecting flora and fauna including turtle hatching sites, monkeys, birds, insects, reptiles; recycling waste; conserving water; employing local staff and artisans; using locally sourced materials; supporting local businesses.
Watamu has a wealth of activities: water sports (snorkeling, kiting, fishing); Culture (village walks, Gedi ruins); restaurants and bars; nature (coral gardens, Arabuko Sokoke Forest, Snake Farm); and more.
Languages spoken: English,French,Italian,Swahili

Area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Bamba Kofi Snackbar
    • Cuisine
      International
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly

Amenities of Bamba Kofi Tented Camp
Great facilities! Review score, 8.9

Most popular amenities

  • Outdoor swimming pool
  • Free Wifi
  • Beachfront
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Free parking
  • Bar

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Shared toilet
  • Shared bathroom

Bedroom

  • Linens

View

  • Garden view

Outdoors

  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Beachfront
  • Outdoor dining area
  • Sun deck
  • Barbecue
  • BBQ facilities
  • Garden

Kitchen

  • Shared kitchen
  • Kitchenware
  • Kitchenette

Room Amenities

  • Clothes rack

Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.

Activities

  • Tour or class about local culture
    Additional charge
  • Bike tours
    Additional charge
  • Walking tours
    Additional charge
  • Game drives
    Additional charge
  • Beach
  • Water sports facilities on site
    Additional charge
  • Mini golf
    Additional charge
  • Snorkeling
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Diving
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Cycling
    Off-site
  • Canoeing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Windsurfing
    Additional chargeOff-site
  • Ping-pong
  • Fishing
    Off-site

Living Area

  • Sitting area

Food & Drink

  • Snack bar
  • Bar

Internet
Wifi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

Parking
Free private parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Shuttle service
    Additional charge
  • Grocery deliveries
    Additional charge
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Private check-in/out
  • Packed lunches
  • Ironing service
    Additional charge
  • Laundry
    Additional charge
  • Babysitting/Child services
    Additional charge

Front Desk Services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • CCTV in common areas
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security

General

  • Mosquito net
  • Private entrance
  • Fan
  • Non-smoking rooms

Accessibility

  • Entire unit located on ground floor

Outdoor swimming pool

  • Open all year
  • All ages welcome
  • Saltwater pool
  • Shallow end
  • Pool/Beach towels

Spa

  • Full-body massage
  • Hand massage
  • Head massage
  • Couples' massage
  • Foot massage
  • Neck massage
  • Back massage
  • Massage
    Additional charge

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • French
  • Italian
  • Swahili

House rules
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Check-in
From 12:00 PM to 6:00 PM
Check-out
From 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed
Quiet hours
Guests need be quiet between 10:00 PM and 9:00 AM.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.

Quiet hours are between 22:00:00 and 09:00:00.

In response to the coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

FAQs about Bamba Kofi Tented Camp

  • Bamba Kofi Tented Camp has 1 restaurant:

    • Bamba Kofi Snackbar
  • The nearest beach is 350 feet from Bamba Kofi Tented Camp. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Guests staying at Bamba Kofi Tented Camp can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.2).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Full English/Irish
    • À la carte
  • The prices at Bamba Kofi Tented Camp may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • Yes, this hotel has a pool. See details about the pool and other facilities on this page.

  • Bamba Kofi Tented Camp is 3.1 miles from the center of Watamu. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • Check-in at Bamba Kofi Tented Camp is from 12:00 PM, and check-out is until 10:00 AM.

  • Bamba Kofi Tented Camp offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Massage
    • Cycling
    • Snorkeling
    • Ping-pong
    • Diving
    • Fishing
    • Canoeing
    • Mini golf
    • Windsurfing
    • Beachfront
    • Neck massage
    • Bike tours
    • Back massage
    • Beach
    • Hand massage
    • Water sports facilities on site
    • Couples' massage
    • Swimming pool
    • Full-body massage
    • Tour or class about local culture
    • Foot massage
    • Game drives
    • Head massage
    • Walking tours