Kilamawingu, Shela Village, Lamu
An exceptionally charming, spacious and beautifully-furnished family house with swimming pool, set in lovely gardens close to the seafront in Shela village, Kilamawingu is one of the most characterful, luxurious and well-appointed places to stay on the island.
“The house is exquisite, the staff are attentive and served up delicious meals and made such an effort to ensure we really enjoyed our stay including elaborately decorating the outside dining area on New Year’s Eve! The location was perfect for quick trips to Peponi or the jetty for boat trips. The manager looked after us well ensuring we had everything we wanted.”
Nonnie, Kenya
“A Parisian couple fell in love with Lamu in the late 1990s and bought this exceptionally charming house which they then converted into a private holiday home. The almost triangular pool is set in a lush green gardens dotted with vibrant bougainvillea flowers. Renovations have since been made to make the house very child-friendly with guarded staircases, balconies and a wooden-fenced pool. It can accommodate up to 16 guests in 8 characterful double / twin bedrooms spread across several floors with numerous stylish lounging areas. The kitchen makes the best shortbread cake in the area.”
Nomad Magazine
Summary
- An elegant, sophisticated and expansive private home
- Lush gardens, dramatic pool, stylish outdoor living spaces
- Decorated and furnished with taste and imagination throughout
- Excellent chef, staff and on-site management
- Moments from the seafront, beach and Peponi hotel
- One of very few Lamu properties with air-conditioned bedrooms
- Accommodates up to 14 guests – ideally 10 adults & 4 children
- Standard resident rate for up to 14 guests – Kes 150,000 per night
Detailed information
- 5000 sq ft of sophisticated accommodation
- Beautifully decorated and furnished
- Filled with Swahili antiques and art
- Sizeable dining room with balcony
- Sitting room and viewing room
- 5 ensuite double bedrooms with AC
- 1 twin bedroom with AC
- 1 ‘overflow’ room which can be a twin or double – no AC
- 1 ‘pool bedroom’ which is double and ensuite
- Multiple verandas and balconies
- Elevated swimming pool
- Poolside pergolas
- Outside dining area
- Lush walled gardens
- Numerous outside living & lounging areas
- Rooftop sea view baraza
- Wi-fi
- Chef and team of staff
- Efficient on-site management
Location
Kilamawingu sits less than 50 metres from the seafront in Shela Village, close to the eastern tip of Lamu Island. The island’s main beach is just a minute or two away from the house, as are Peponi Hotel and the other attractions of the village. Lamu Town is two miles north of Shela, and Manda Island and its airport are just a short boat ride away.
How to get there
Lamu is best accessed by air and there are several scheduled flights per day to and from Nairobi. Some flights also arrive or depart via Malindi. Airlines serving Lamu include :
- Safarilink (from Wilson Airport) www.flysafarilink.com
- Jambo Jet (from JKIA) www.jambojet.com
- Skwyard Express (from Wilson Airport) www.skywardexpress.co.ke
Lamu Airstrip is situated on the next door Manda Island which is just a few minutes by boat from Lamu Town and Shela Village.
Visitor’s Book
“The house is exquisite, the staff are attentive and served up delicious meals and made such an effort to ensure we really enjoyed our stay including elaborately decorating the outside dining area on New Year’s Eve! The location was perfect for quick trips to Peponi or the jetty for boat trips. The manager looked after us well ensuring we had everything we wanted.”
Nonnie, Kenya
“A Parisian couple fell in love with Lamu in the late 1990s and bought this exceptionally charming house which they then converted into a private holiday home. The almost triangular pool is set in a lush green gardens dotted with vibrant bougainvillea flowers. Renovations have since been made to make the house very child-friendly with guarded staircases, balconies and a wooden-fenced pool. It can accommodate up to 16 guests in 8 characterful double / twin bedrooms spread across several floors with numerous stylish lounging areas. The kitchen makes the best shortbread cake in the area.”
Nomad Magazine
Rates
Self-Catering Accommodation Rates
- Minimum stay – 3 nights
- Maximum occupancy – 14 guests (10 adults & 4 children)
- Minimum stay over Easter- 5 nights
- Minimum stay over Christmas, New Year – 7 nights
Standard Season Rates
Residents – Kes 150,000 per night for up to 14 guests
Non-resident – $1,600 per night for up to 14 guests
Christmas & New Year (23rd Dec – 6th Jan)
$2,500 per night for up to 14 guests
Stays are on a ‘self catering’ basis including the services of chef and staff
These rates, terms and conditions are valid for stays up until 31st December 2025
Please contact us to make a booking
Please familiarise yourself with all our terms & conditions when making a booking
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