Contact us
Diwaka Tours & Travel Ltd
Muranga Rd., Aqua Plaza
P.O. Box 17001 - 00100
Nairobi, Kenya
Tel: +254 (0)20 2685134
Fax: +254 (0)20 3750393
Email: info(at)diwakasafaris.com
Url: http://www.diwakasafaris.com/
Lamu Island Hotel
Founded in the 7th century, Lamu still reflects the typical picture of the old Arabic dhow ports. Not only the Swahili-culture has its roots in Lamu but hand finished, richly carved furniture and doors. Old 18th century stone houses, women dressed in the traditional bui-bui, donkey caravans, fisherman in their dhows with huge triangular sails giving the atmosphere of the busy days of the past.
The narrow streets do not allow any other traffic other than the almost 4,000 donkeys which are taking the place of cars, lorries and taxis. Perhaps, once or twice a day, one will encounter the islands only car driving along the seashore. Lamu is the starting point for the famous Island-Hopping, trips with dhows and boats to Pate Island or Manda Island with its enormous white, sandy beach and the ancient town ruins of Takwa.
Location
Situated in the centre of Shella Village, The Island Hotel is only four minutes walk from the fabulous Shella Beach. Located at the main road without any cars, only donkeys, where is lamu 'live'
Climate
Warm days average 24°C, Cooler nights average 12°C. Cold months June July, long rains March June, short rains October - December
Hotel Details
Number of Rooms:
The hotel offers 15 rooms with private bathroom, including three family rooms and a Penthouse.
Room dcor: Decorated in traditional Swahili style.
Room amenities: All rooms have flush toilet & bathroom en-suite, and have fans and mosquito nets.
Special feature: Starting point for many exciting trips to the neighboring islands, Dhow excursion to the ruins of Takwa or the dunes near Shela.
Food & Drink
The Barracuda Rooftop Restaurant has a justly earned reputation for tasty Swahili food and delicious sea food. In the open air extension you can dine under the stars. Vegetarians are catered for. The restaurant is not licensed to serve alcohol.
General Facilities
- Bureau de Change
- Baby sitters available on request
- phone + fax available through reception
- 220-240 V mains electricity & generator.
- Laundry service.
- Safety deposit box at reception.
CONFERENCE FACILITIES: Can be arranged for small groups of people.
Recreational Facilities
Excursions and boat trips are available from the hotel as well as guided tours to Lamu town. The hotel can organize any dhow trips or sea-sports: fishing, dhow sailing, snorkelling, scuba diving, wind surfing water skiing. Take a guided tour of nearby Lamu town its lively, narrow streets without motor traffic and many mosques lend an atmosphere of a by-gone age.
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On request, we can combine your safari itinerary with a stay at the beach hotels in Mombasa, Malindi, Lamu and Zanzibar for any number of nights.