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Mumbo Island
Mumbo Island
Mumbo Island
Mumbo Island
Mumbo Island
Mumbo Island
Mumbo Island
Mumbo Island
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The rooms at Mumbo are perched on rocky outcrops with lovely views of the lake.
All guests arrive at Mumbo by boat from the mainland - 45 minutes away...
and are led via a wooden walkway to another little island where the rooms are located.
There are three reed and thatch chalets...
and two tents.
Each room has a private veranda with comfy chairs...
and a hammock - a lovely spot to relax.
Each chalet has a separate bathroom ...
with a composting toilet and bucket shower.
Walk back to the main area via the wooden walkway ...
to the main area which has the dining room...
where wholesome meals are provided..
and stocked bar with curio shop behind.
There is also a comfortable lounge area...
overlooking the beach.
Hidden seating areas are perfect for relaxing.
Kayaking and snorkelling are popular here.
There are a few hiking trails around the island and maps are provided.
Mumbo is an idyllic place to relax and unwind.
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The rooms at Mumbo are perched on rocky outcrops with lovely views of the lake.
The rooms at Mumbo are perched on rocky outcrops with lovely views of the lake.
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All guests arrive at Mumbo by boat from the mainland - 45 minutes away...
All guests arrive at Mumbo by boat from the mainland - 45 minutes away...
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and are led via a wooden walkway to another little island where the rooms are located.
and are led via a wooden walkway to another little island where the rooms are located.
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There are three reed and thatch chalets...
There are three reed and thatch chalets...
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and two tents.
and two tents.
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Each room has a private veranda with comfy chairs...
Each room has a private veranda with comfy chairs...
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and a hammock - a lovely spot to relax.
and a hammock - a lovely spot to relax.
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Each chalet has a separate bathroom ...
Each chalet has a separate bathroom ...
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with a composting toilet and bucket shower.
with a composting toilet and bucket shower.
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Walk back to the main area via the wooden walkway ...
Walk back to the main area via the wooden walkway ...
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to the main area which has the dining room...
to the main area which has the dining room...
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where wholesome meals are provided..
where wholesome meals are provided..
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and stocked bar with curio shop behind.
and stocked bar with curio shop behind.
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There is also a comfortable lounge area...
There is also a comfortable lounge area...
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overlooking the beach.
overlooking the beach.
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Hidden seating areas are perfect for relaxing.
Hidden seating areas are perfect for relaxing.
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Kayaking and snorkelling are popular here.
Kayaking and snorkelling are popular here.
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There are a few hiking trails around the island and maps are provided.
There are a few hiking trails around the island and maps are provided.
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Mumbo is an idyllic place to relax and unwind.
Mumbo is an idyllic place to relax and unwind.

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