Kizingoni House, Shela

Kizingoni House is an amazing Lamu beachfront property. It is located on the southern tip of Lamu Island, at the other end of Shela Beach, famous for its 12 kilometers of wild, unspoiled coastline and ancient sand dunes that have recently been designated part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site. Lamu by UNESCO. Remote and quiet, it is a 20-minute boat ride from Lamu town and Manda airstrip. Turtles lay their eggs on the beach where long walks are a pleasure: snorkeling, swimming with dolphins, fishing, dhow sailing, camping on deserted island beaches, water skiing, wakeboarding and kitesurfing are all possible. The house has 4 bedrooms, all en-suite, with ceiling fans, mosquito nets and your own private balcony with sea views. The large master bedroom is west facing with a magnificent view of the beach and the sea framed by coconut palms. Its spacious bathroom has a Swahili-style tub/shower. There is direct access from the master bedroom to the roof top patio and bar area. The house is simply furnished with traditional Swahili furniture and some fabrics and pieces from Africa and Asia. There is enough bedding to provide for 8 people.
The pool terrace has another large bar, a dining area, sun loungers, a covered baraza terrace and a separate shower and changing room. Internet is available in the house. The house is staffed with room waiters, a cook and there is a boot and skipper for personal use.

Manda Bay Resort, Manda

Manda Bay Resort, the former Blue Safari Club, is a small private lodge on Manda Island, in the Lamu Kiwayu archipelago of northern Kenya, on a secluded peninsula near the ancient city of Lamu and neighboring Shela, but what Far enough from the hustle and bustle to enjoy total privacy. Surrounded by magnificent coral gardens, deserted beaches and native forests, there are ten spacious cabins along the beach overlooking the calm waters of Manda Bay. Manda Bay Resort is a glorious destination for both active and leisure. It has its own airstrip and there are three daily scheduled flights to Lamu from Nairobi and Mombasa. Modern communications allow email and phone access to the outside world if you choose to be available.

Mnarani House, Shela

Mnarani House is a luxury property in Shella Village, Lamu Island, Kenya. Situated on the edge of the Indian Ocean in the ancient village of Shella, Mnarani House offers the chance to relax in a timeless world of mosques and sailing without motorized transport; a world of days gone by, a world stopped. Exclusive use of the house on a self-service basis for max. 8 adults accommodated in 3 double rooms with bathroom and 2 singles. It has five separate living rooms, solar hot water in three double bedrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, a full-time housekeeper and cook, and a telephone.

Munira Island Camp – Kiwayu

Located on the island of Kiwayu, this camp has wide bands, each beautifully situated with panoramic views of the ocean and complete privacy of the occupants. Kiwayu is 12 miles long and half a mile wide and has an extensive mangrove stream system; ideal for bird watching and light tackle fishing. The 7 comfortable and spacious bands, built with makuti and Jambies (local mats made from palm leaves).