Solar-Powered Floating Bar Hops Around Kenya’s Beautiful Green Islands

It would take a lot to sink this island-hopping floating bar and restaurant in Kenya - it rests on 240 recycled plastic drums originally used to transport glucose. Constructed out of locally-sourced natural materials such as palm and cedar, the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Lamu-Floating-Bar-and-Crab-Shack-4-Cabins-10-80/129898080450352">Pontoon restaurant</a> is powered by a small array of <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/solar-power/">four solar panels</a>. Kenyan businessman Peter Gitau and his former British partner first decided in 2007 that they would build the floating party boat, which Gitau then completed within four short months. It has since ridden waves of fluctuating business as the country's political tide ebbs and flows.

The floating bar in Kenya doubles as a small eco-backpackers joint

The bar floats on 240 recycled plastic drums

The whole structure is made out of natural materials

Materials used include locally-sourced palm and water-resistant cedar

The floating structure moves between islands

Black netting propped up with sticks provides shade from the hot sun

The bar has a full liquor license

There is also room for diners to enjoy a meal

The boat has capacity for 250 people

The thatched roof is made with palm fronds in the traditional Swahili way

Simple rooms can be rented

All of the materials for the project were sourced within Kenya

Peter Gitau (standing) is currently seeking a capital infusion so that he can make the project even more beautiful!