Information
Everything you need to know about the house, amenities, eco features and local highlights.
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, chef-prepared meals, daily housekeeping, laundry, lockboxes and 24-hour staff support.
- A 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
- Request 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, dolphins and fishing
- 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 cuisine at restaurants and hotels in Shela, Lamu Town, Mainland and Manda Island
Map: Mbali Tutuweni, Lamu Island, Kenya


