A leisusurely 45-minute walk from Lamu town, and redolent of rich colonial history, nestling between the towering Palm House and the madrasa school, Shela House is built around an open courtyard edged by a sitting and dining area.
5 ensuite bedrooms easily cater for 2 families. 2 rooftop verandas afford the guest a tranquil place for sunbathing, evening cocktails or simply relaxing with a good book. Freshly-caught fish, calamari, lobster and crab make Shela House a gourmet’s dream.
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Wifi
Partial Sea View 
2 minutes walk from the Beach
Sun Beds
Rooftop terrace with bar overlooking Shela Village
Panoramic view from the 2 rooftop terraces
Staff: dedicated Team with own house cook
Traditional Swahili dhow sunset cruise a tradition not to be missed
Snorkeling
Fishing
Water ski and other water sports
Sightings of dolphins offshore (seasonal)
Explore the narrow streets of Lamu town with its ancient fort, its wood carvers, juice bars and donkey
Relaxing massage
Visit the Lamu Donkey Sanctuary and the and the Lamu Animal Welfare Clinic
Discover the island’s history at the Lamu Museum.
Sailing trips
There are four daily scheduled flights between Nairobi and Lamu. The flight takes between 1-hour 40-minute and 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.
