Shela, Lamu
Forodhani House
5 Bedrooms
5 Bathrooms
10 Guests
About this home
Forodhani House is a landmark Swahili home on the Lamu waterfront, with carved plaster niches, open makuti terraces and dhow views from every level. Fully staffed and effortlessly elegant, it is one of the finest houses on the island.
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Amenities
- Waterfront Position
- Rooftop Terrace
- Full Staff
- Swahili Architecture
- Plunge Pool
- Dhow Excursions
Pricing notes
- Rates from $900 per night for exclusive use of the whole villa (up to 10 guests).
- Includes housekeeping, villa staff, Wi-Fi and welcome refreshments; chef service available on request.
- Peak season (mid-December to early January and Easter) is charged at a premium with a 5-night minimum stay.
- Food, drinks, excursions and airport transfers are billed separately at cost.
- 50% deposit confirms your dates; the balance is due 30 days before arrival.
Location highlights
Shela village
Twelve kilometres of empty beach, dhow moorings and island cafes on the doorstep.
Lamu Old Town
UNESCO World Heritage Swahili town, a short dhow ride along the channel.
Dhow sailing
Sunset sails, sandbank picnics and Manda Bay excursions arranged by the house.
Getting here
Manda Airport 10 minutes by boat; direct flights from Nairobi.
From
$900/ night
Whole villa, up to 10 guests. Minimum 3 nights.
- Weekly rate
- $5,670
- Peak season
- +25%
- Deposit
- 50%
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