Lamu County Self Catering

Located on the shores of East Africa, in the Indian Ocean, off the coast of Kenya, Lamu is a town, an island, and an archipelago. There, time seems to have stopped somewhere in the XVIII or XIX century, and life is still much what it used to be at the time of the Sultanates of Pate and Zanzibar. Alternating endless beaches and mysterious mangroves, old historical buildings and untouched nature, fishing trips and barbecue, Lamu can fulfill all holiday's ...

Sultan Studio Apartment is a prestigious antique Lamu house located in the heart of Lamu Island. It is over 100 years old and was sold and renovated six years ago. Officially opened as hotel in 2004, it is the ideal place for families, comprising four rooms and two duplex penthouses. Each room is personally designed and authentically styled with Swahili furnishings. The rooms feature large bathrooms and well-stocked minibars, and guests can enjoy our ...

Samaki House a 300yr Old Swahili Mansion is a unique experience in the heart of the old town overlooking the waterfront. The property has wonderful Boriti Poled ceilings, traditional Lamu decorations and arabesque plasterwork niches, Inset tiled work and beautiful roof terraces. This 380 sqm Arab traders Mansion is furnished with antiques and artefacts, and presents the ideal place to observe the rich Swahili culture of this unique setting. Its ...

Fishbone House is located in the heart of Shela which is one of the loveliest small villages of Africa's East Coast. Fishbone House is located a few minutes off the seven-mile stretch of Shela Beach. A few footsteps from the house will take you down to Fisherman Beach where the ancient dhow building is still active.The cosy two-bedroom house is ideal for one or two couples and a perfect choice for honeymooners. The whole house is covered by coral ...

Bembea House is situated on the edge of the picturesque fishermen's village of Shela, alongside the dunes that fringe the long stretch of Shela Beach. Located only a few steps from the famous Peponi Hotel, Bembea House offers a holiday that brings you into close touch with Africa, where you can have a unique experience of this very special island.The house sleeps two to four people in two double bedrooms. The rooms are furnished with four-poster beds, ...

Mkoko House is situated on the edge of the mangroves, in a quiet and peaceful area on Manda Island. It faces Shela Village, on Lamu Island, and is separated by a five-minute boat ride across the narrow channel.The house is built on nearly one-acre of land, in a typical coastal style that allows ocean breezes to travel around freely. There are three en-suite double bedrooms with mosquito nets available, as well as a fourth bedroom on request for larger ...

Jaha House is located at the northern end of Shela, where the houses meet the sea and the ancient craft of dhow building is still practiced with bow drill and traditional hand tools. Walk up the sandy path from the beach shack and in two minutes you will stand before the door of a beautifully plastered house, with the sound of cool splashing water and the scent of delicious herbs and spices filtering from within.The ground floor houses the fully equipped ...

Kizingoni Beach is delighted to announce the addition of their Kizingoni Bandas. Designed to offer cool, comfortable accommodation for honeymooners, couples or single travellers, each banda features its own bathroom and mini-terrace; some made entirely of palm thatch, others with coral foundations.Sited on a raised sand dune at the centre of Kizingoni Beach, the bandas share a fabulous pool and dining area, with panoramic views of the channel and the ...

Habibti House is a stunning three-storey town house with five spacious bedrooms, all with en-suite bathrooms. Located next to Jaha House, Habibti is located a few footsteps from Shela's remarkably colourful fishermen's beach and in a quiet residential neighbourhood.There is a fully equipped kitchen with a dining table and the nanny quarters on the ground floor. The first floor offers an open courtyard that is surrounded at one side by a lounging area ...

The Betty's Suite is located in Shela Village on Lamu Island, off the north-eastern coast of Kenya. The suite offers luxury accommodation for two people. All your needs will be attended to by the staff to ensure a relaxing holiday. This large suite is located on the rooftop of the Garden House and has its own private infinity pool with amazing views to the ocean and a covered dining area. The suite has a private entrance and its own staff to cater for ...