| Kizingoni House, Shela | | | | peninsular, close to ancient Lamu Town and |
| Kizingoni House is a striking beach front property | | | | neighboring Shela but far enough away from the |
| Lamu. It stands at the southern tip of Lamu Island, | | | | bustle to enjoy total privacy. Surrounded by |
| on the far end of Shela Beach - famous for its 12 | | | | magnificent coral gardens, empty beaches and |
| kilometers of wild, untouched seashore and ancient | | | | indigenous woodland there are ten spacious cottages |
| sand dunes that have recently been designated part | | | | line the beach overlooking the calm waters of Manda |
| of the Lamu World Heritage Site by UNESCO. | | | | Bay. Manda Bay Resort is a glorious destination for |
| Remote and peaceful, it is a 20-minute boat ride | | | | both active and leisurely. It has its own airstrip and |
| from Lamu town and Manda airstrip. Turtles lay their | | | | there are three scheduled flights daily to Lamu from |
| eggs on the beach where long walks are a joy: | | | | Nairobi and Mombasa. Modern communications allow |
| snorkeling, swimming with dolphins, fishing, dhow | | | | email and telephone access to the outside world if |
| sailing, camping out on desert island beaches, water | | | | you choose to be available. |
| skiing, wake boarding and kite surfing are all | | | | Mnarani House, Shela |
| possible.The house has 4 bedrooms, all en-suite, with | | | | Mnarani House is a luxury property in Shella Village, |
| roof fans, mosquito nets and their own private | | | | Lamu Island, Kenya. Situated on the edge of the |
| balcony with sea views. The large master bedroom | | | | Indian Ocean in the ancient village of Shella, Mnarani |
| faces west with a superb beach and sea view | | | | House offers the opportunity to relax in a timeless |
| framed by coconut palms. Its spacious bathroom has | | | | world of mosques and sail with no motor transport; a |
| a Swahili style bath/shower. There is direct access | | | | world of days gone by, a world stood still. Exclusive |
| from the master bedroom to the rooftop patio and | | | | use of the house on a self-catering basis for max. 8 |
| bar area. The house is simply furnished with traditional | | | | adults staying in 3 en suite doubles and 2 singles. It |
| Swahili items of furniture and some fabrics and pieces | | | | has five separate sitting areas, solar hot water in |
| from Africa and Asia. There is sufficient linen to | | | | three double bedrooms, fully equipped kitchen, full |
| provide for 8 guests. | | | | time housekeeper and cook and telephone. |
| The pool terrace has another large bar, a dining area, | | | | Munira Island Camp - Kiwayu |
| sun beds, a covered baraza terrace and a separate | | | | Situated on Kiwayu Island, this camp has spacious |
| shower and changing room. Internet is available in the | | | | bandas, each beautifully positioned with panoramic |
| house.The house has a staff that includes room | | | | views of the ocean and total privacy of the |
| stewards, a cook and there is a boot and captain for | | | | occupants. Kiwayu is 12 miles long and a half-mile |
| personal use. | | | | wide and has an extensive mangrove creek system; |
| Manda Bay Resort, Manda | | | | ideal for bird watching and light tackle fishing. The 7 |
| Manda Bay Resort, the former Blue Safari Club is a | | | | comfortable and spacious bandas, built of makuti and |
| small private lodge on Manda Island in northern | | | | Jambies (local matting made from palm fronds). |
| Kenya's Lamu Kiwayu archipelago on a secluded | | | | |