Kisimani House
Originally built in the early 18 century, the Caliph of Zanzibar, Kisimani was carefully restored and extended. Excellent detailed Vidak (intricately carved plaster work) around the old part of the harem of the house serves as an exotic reminder of its history. heavy carved Lamu doors, Baraza, traditional outdoor seating area for business, square and painted mangrove beams, all contributing to the quality of the Arabian nights Museum House
.There is an open central courtyard, various terraces and a cool veranda, ocean, and even back in Lamu town. There are columns and arches of brilliantly white washed, the masses live in bougainvillea, cowrie shell wall, a Swahili style carved furniture. You feel that you have stepped into a world of exquisite and exotic haven of peace and beauty.
On the first floor is a terrace of food that is open to the sky and shades of bougainvillea. Comfortable cushion seats are built into the wall with a fence and there is a hammock. At the third level, beds carved veranda in the shade makutu roof, offering a nice view of Shela and canal views framed by waving palm fronds.
spread among different levels Kisimani home has four bedrooms each with bathroom. So far, the most beautiful and bright dining room is Harus or Honeymoon room you enter through its doors and carved with a huge bed with pillars and a ceiling fan inside the mosquito. There is also a seating area and a private terrace overlooking the garden.
You are cared for by a chef who is skilled in preparing all kinds of seafood and some exotic Swahili dishes. He will do the shopping and keep accounts. There is also Houseman clean, do laundry, etc.
Stay Kisimani house is totally relaxing and pampering-vacation in itself. However, there are wonderful beaches just a short walk to interesting and exotic Shela village and Lamu town to explore.
Kisimani house rents for $ 200 per night for 2-4 people and $ 300 per night for 5-8 persons. This price includes accommodation and house staff. Food is extra.
Johari House
Johari House is another beautiful private house in Shela. It is very close Kisimani and similar in several respects. The house is of historical interest with Vidak (intricately carved plaster work) around the old part of the harem in the basement. There is a Lamu style furniture, open terrace, partially covered, outdoor eating, and a comfortable place to sit on a pillow. re is a chef who prepares meals especially seafood, and again, it's just a short walk to the beach. It caters for six guests comfortably.
North Lamu is a romantic choice of beach resorts on secluded beaches known, water sports and total relaxation.
Living in the Lamu private owner Vacation Rentals is an experience worth trying when you travel to Kenya, Lamu as a large group or family. Lamu guest houses are simply a home away from home on the Kenyan coast. You simply will be spoiled rotten with a cook, a fully furnished house, house for care takers and all the friendliest people you can ever get.
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