The house

Mbali sits around 1.5 miles along the beach and sleeps 8 adults comfortably, with 4 large en suite double bedrooms plus 1 en suite twin bedroom best suited to children. The house includes a large Mess Banda, dining table, bar, sofas, games table, library, rooftop dining area, terraces, sun loungers and shaded outdoor living spaces.

Amenities

Hot and cold showers, excellent meals prepared freshly by a trained chef, wifi, daily housekeeping, laundry, and 24-hour staff support.

• A shared private boat is available for airport transfers, island trips and fishing excursions
• Beach and house games, fishing equipment, snorkelling gear and beach towels are available for guests
• Request a masseuse at the house
• Arrange for a yoga teacher at the house or join in at the local hotel

Eco features

House built from local materials, solar power, solar-pumped well water, hot and cold showers, and garden water reuse.

Local highlights

• Lamu Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site
• Dhow sailing, fishing and sunset cocktails
• Snorkelling and swimming with dolphins
• Mangroves, birdwatching and dune sundowners
• Turtles laying and hatching on the beach (if lucky)
• Kite surfing from local hotel
• Yoga at the house or local hotel
• Various festivals to visit through the year
• Lovely beaches and swimming spots
• Delicious food at restaurants and hotels in Shela, Lamu Town, Mainland and Manda Island
• Drinks and meals at the local hotel where the boat is moored

Other Important Information

• There are no cars on Lamu. On arrival at Lamu Airport you can, by arrangement, be collected by our private boat and driven around 30 minutes to the beach drop off. Our Head of House will meet you at the mooring and accompany you for the 1.5 mile walk up the beach to the house. Donkeys will carry your luggage.
• The house is not suitable for people with mobility issues.
• Long lets are available by agreement
• Group sizes can be priced accordingly
• Pricing:
• Price per night fully staffed for 8 people £400.00
• Price per night fully staffed Christmas and New Year period for 8 people £450 per night
• Other Group sizes can be priced accordingly
• Food £45.00 per person per day (subject to change)
• Drinks are paid for separately based on what you consume.

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Map location

This map points to Lamu Town. Mbali House is located in South Lamu, 1.5 miles up the long curved beach to the East of Kizingo Eco Lodge where boats are docked.

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