Lupita Island
• Owner run & hosted luxury island lodge
• Experience remote, untouched East Africa – the ultimate safari-‘beach’ combination
• Private 110 acre island in the South West Tanzania, off the shore of southern Lake Tanganyika; the world’s second largest fresh-water lake
• 10 uniquely crafted cottages, ‘rooms-without-walls’, a private plunge pool and breathtaking lake and forest views
Remote and unspoiled, the 110 acre private Lupita Island sits in a small archipelago of islands off the shores of southern Lake Tanganyika.
Ten private cottages are nestled among indigenous forest with breathtaking views of the lake and mountains. The ‘rooms without walls’ provide luxurious accommodation for those looking for a remote adventure or relaxing escape in this untouched part of East Africa.
Adventure on the lake and nearby islands; kayaking or water skiing on the crystal clear waters, scuba diving or snorkeling to discover the underwater world and rare cichlids endemic to the lake or hiking on a neighbouring island experiencing the local fishing culture and way of life in traditional swahili fishing villages.
Relax by your private plunge pool, soak up the sun on the island’s beach or unwind with a spa treatment with panoramic views of Lake Tanganyika.
Accommodation • 10 private cottages
• 9 cottages – one double bedroom ensuite (from 1800 sq feet)
• 1 family cottage – two ensuite bedrooms, 1 double & 1 twin (2500 sq feet)
• Exclusive use available
• Children over the age of 7 years are welcome
Activities • Hiking
• Fishing village visits
• PADI certified scuba diving
• Snorkeling
• Kayaking
• Water skiing
• Donut riding
• Casual fishing in open water
• Handline fishing with local fishermen
• Sundowner cruises
• Spa treatments
• Table tennis, darts, pool & board games
• Excursions: Kipili Monastery Ruins Visits, Kipili Village Visits, Beach BBQ, Catered Lunch on Deserted Island Beach & Katavi National Park Visits
Facilities & Amenities • Swimming pool
• Spa
• WiFi (public areas)
• Mobile phone signal (limited)
• 24 hr electricity
• Charging facilities: in-room & guest areas
• Laundry
• Gift shop
• Gym
• Guest areas: bar, lounge, lounge viewing deck, dining room, beach bar, pool bar & campfire
In Room • Hot & cold running water
• Flush toilet
• Hot water in room shower
• Private verandah
• Plunge pool
• Lounge
• Minibar
• Mosquito net
• In-room lock box
• Hairdryer
Conservation • Designated protected marine area
• Support of neighbouring fishing village
• 50% of Lupita Island staff were born and raised in the local villages
• Training programs to support local villagers development
When is it open? • Closed 1st – 30th November
Getting There • Kipili Airstrip – 10 minute drive & 10 minute speedboat transfer
• Sumbawanga Airport – approximately 90 minute drive & 10 minute speedboat transfer
• Mpanda Airstrip (Katavi) – approximately 120 minute drive & 10 minute speedboat transfer
• Twice weekly (Monday & Friday) scheduled flights departing Arusha Aistrip and Serengeti Seronera Airstrip to Kipili Airstrip
• Twice weekly (Monday & Thursday) scheduled flights departing Julius Nyerere International Airport (Dar es Salaam), Mahale, Ruaha & Selous to Kipili Airstrip – On Request
• Scheduled flights departing Mpanda Airstrip (Katavi) to Kipili Airstrip. On Request
• Scheduled flights departing Ruaha to Mpanda Airstrip (Katavi). On Request.
• Private charter