Just 45 minutes by foot from Lamu town, Shela House is built around an open courtyard with lush greenery and edged by a sitting and dining area. The rooftop terraces provide a tranquil place for sunbathing, evening cocktails or simply somewhere to relax with a good book.
Enjoy panoramic views over Shela village or cool off in the shaded courtyard while you tuck in to some of the finest, freshest local seafood.
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Wifi
Sun beds
Dedicated household staff
Partial sea view 
Rooftop terrace with bar overlooking the village
2-minute walk from the beach
Panoramic view from both rooftop terraces
Sunset cruise on a traditional Swahili dhow
Sightings of dolphins offshore (seasonal)
Water skiing and other water sports
Sailing trips
Snorkeling
Fishing
Relaxing massage s
Explore Lamu's Old Town, the oldest Swahili settlement in East Africa
Visit the Lamu Donkey Sanctuary and the and the Lamu Animal Welfare Clinic
Discover the island’s history at the Lamu Museum
There are three daily scheduled flights between Nairobi and Lamu. The flight takes between 1-hour & 40-minutes to 2-hours, depending on the aircraft used. Private Charters can also be arranged. From Lamu, it is then a 15-minute transfer by boat to your house.
