Accommodation
Oh no, time to go. I hope for a massive rainstorm so we have to stay longer! You’ve looked after us so well. Thank you so much. See you next time. Ewan McGregor and family.
Jahazi House, named after the historical large trading dhows that brought Lamu its trading wealth, stands right on the edge of the Indian Ocean in a large garden of frangipani, fruit trees and shrubs. From the expansive, first floor makuti-covered veranda you can watch the dhows come and go, collecting sand and delivering coral blocks and fish. The house is built of coral block, plastered in the local neru finish, tinted a soft ochre-yellow. It is designed along traditional lines around an inner courtyard, which holds a very private swimming pool, cooling the public rooms and bedrooms.
On arrival by boat it is a 2-minute walk up to the house, along a makeka path, past 2 giant cycads, by way of two footbaths with floating frangipani flowers, onto the welcome shade of the wrap around terrace. When you enter the house, you can see right through it, across the internal courtyard and pool with its marvelous palm tree, into the garden beyond. The entry hall has a baraza area, a large cushioned day sofa and a dining area, leading into the inner courtyard with its beautiful deep clear pool. The four guest bedrooms are all accessed from the inner courtyard and are simply furnished with ensuite shower rooms and their own private verandas. The verandas have a writing desk, occasional table, chairs and a traditional Lamu day bed. There is a covered baraza area behind the pool that can also be used for sleeping. It leads through an ancient carved door onto a wooden deck with two swinging beds.
The roof is one huge terrace, partially covered with makuti to provide a shaded bar, eating and sitting area. Here, at the back of the house overlooking simply everything, is a wonderfully cool and spacious master wing, with its private salon, ensuite dressing room and bathroom area. The kitchen is separate and holds the water tanks and solar panels on the upper roof, plus staff rooms, washrooms and storerooms. Frangipani, jasmine and lime trees have been planted in abundance around the house, which comes fully staffed with cook, room/table steward, laundress, boat captain and gardener.
Features
Double Bedrooms ensuite: 4
Twin bedrooms ensuite: 1
Dining areas: 3
Baraza areas: 3
Guest cloakroom: 1
Massage table
Swinging beds: 2
Pool 10m
Fully-equipped separate kitchen
Large planted garden
Laundry room
Beach shower
Powered by wind turbine and solar panels
Solar hot water
About Kizingoni Luxury Beach Houses
Kizingoni Beach is a collection of seven beautifully designed, privately owned, secluded beachfront houses on Lamu Island, part of the Lamu archipelago off the north coast of Kenya. Kizingoni Beach offers a perfect venue for both active and relaxed beach holidays: tropical weather, warm safe seas, friendly people and luxurious accommodation.
Each Kizingoni Beach house has its own privately captained Yamaha 31 canoe with an 85Hp engine. Perfect for day trips and water-sports, house speedboats are charged for the fuel used per litre.
Mobile phone coverage is good, for both Zain and Safaricom. A wireless internet linked to a satellite dish allows for web and email access.
Rates at Kizingoni Beach
Book with Lamu.org and receive up to a 10% discount off the lowest advertised rates!
Simply fill-out the form on the left to make your booking.
Reservations & Fine Print for Kizingoni Beach Houses
Please inquire for availability by filling-out the form on the left, call +254 (0)71 3370764 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .
Upon confirming rates and availability, you will receive an electronic invoice and a 25% deposit (50% over Xmas/New Year's) can then be made by credit card, paypal, m-pesa or bank transfer to confirm your booking.
On receipt of your deposit, your hosts at Kizingoni Beach will send a confirmation and invoice for the balance owing. The balance for the house rental is due 70 days (80 days for Xmas/New Year period) prior to your arrival in Lamu.
Cancellation fees are 25% up to 70 days before arrival, 75% up to 35 days before arrival and 100% after 35 days before arrival. The minimal renting period over the Christmas period is 7 days.
