Project

Lamu Amusement Park & Golf Course

A first-class leisure, hospitality and tourism destination in Lamu County.

Phase: Planning
10% complete
Opening date to be announced
Hindi, Lamu County, Kenya

About this project

The Lamu Amusement Park and Golf Course is a planned destination combining rides and family entertainment, golf, hotels and resorts, apartments, dining, retail and cultural facilities in one master-planned site. It is intended to attract visitors from Kenya, across Africa and beyond, to extend tourist stays in Lamu, and to create jobs and opportunities for local businesses.

Current phase

Planning

10%

complete

Planning
Approvals
Construction
Fit out
Open

Target opening: To be announced
Last updated: 29 Oct 2026

Key facts

Location: Hindi, Lamu County, Kenya
Site: Approximately 250 acres secured
Developer: Idleglance Limited
Delivery: Design-and-build (EPC) contractor being sourced
Opening date: To be announced

All final land-use allocations, facilities and specifications will be set through feasibility studies, master planning, statutory approvals and detailed design.

Planned attractions and facilities

Amusement park
Rides and family entertainment and recreation areas.
Golf course
An 18-hole or similarly designed course with club facilities and practice areas, subject to the approved master plan.
Hotels and resorts
Hotels, resorts and serviced accommodation.
Apartments
Residential apartments for owners, long stays and holiday letting beside the course and resort.
Dining and retail
Restaurants, cafés, food courts, retail and commercial space.
Events and culture
Event, conference and cultural facilities.
Gardens and open space
Landscaping, gardens and public open spaces.

Milestones

Done
Idleglance Limited incorporated in Kenya
Done · Actual 18 Jul 2019
Done
About 250 acres secured in Hindi, Lamu County
Done
Done
Feasibility study and investor evaluation
Done
Done
Investor commitment and proof of funds (July 2026)
Done
In progress
Joint venture and financing agreements
In progress
In progress
Design-and-build contractor selected
In progress
Upcoming
Master plan, design and statutory approvals
Upcoming
Upcoming
Construction
Upcoming
Upcoming
Testing, commissioning and opening
Upcoming

Progress updates

1 Aug 2026news

Contractors invited to express interest

Idleglance Limited is inviting expressions of interest from reputable local and international contractors, consortiums and engineering firms to deliver the Lamu Amusement Park and Golf Course on a design-and-build basis.

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31 Jul 2026progress

Investment partner confirms commitment to fund

In July 2026 our investment partner confirmed its commitment to invest and provide full funding, and presented proof of funds, subject to completing the contractual, legal, technical, regulatory and financial…

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Photos and videos

Amusement park (illustrative image)
Amusement park (illustrative image)
Amusement park (illustrative image)
Water park (illustrative image)
Water park (illustrative image)
Water park (illustrative image)
Water park (illustrative image)
Water park attractions (illustrative image)
Amusement park attractions (illustrative image)
Amusement park attractions (illustrative image)
Residence with terrace and pool (illustrative image)
Water slides and pools by the sea (illustrative image)

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About this project

Key facts

Location: Hindi, Lamu County, Kenya
Site: Approximately 250 acres secured
Developer: Idleglance Limited
Delivery: Design-and-build (EPC) contractor being sourced
Opening date: To be announced

All final land-use allocations, facilities and specifications will be set through feasibility studies, master planning, statutory approvals and detailed design.

Planned attractions and facilities

Amusement park

Rides and family entertainment and recreation areas.

Golf course

An 18-hole or similarly designed course with club facilities and practice areas, subject to the approved master plan.

Hotels and resorts

Hotels, resorts and serviced accommodation.

Apartments

Residential apartments for owners, long stays and holiday letting beside the course and resort.

Dining and retail

Restaurants, cafés, food courts, retail and commercial space.

Events and culture

Event, conference and cultural facilities.

Gardens and open space

Landscaping, gardens and public open spaces.