Jambo House Lamu Island

Lamu Island, Kenya

(Jambo House is located in Lamu. Jambo House can be accessed from Mombasa by bus (6-7 hours). Jambo House guests are collected at the Bus Terminal in Mokowe or at the Airport on Manda Island. From there it's just a 15 minutes boat ride to Lamu Town)

Jambo House Guest House Lamu

Jambo House Guest House Lamu

Jambo House Guest House Lamu is accessed via Manda Island Airport or at the Bus Terminal in Mokowe. From there it's just a 15 minute boat ride to Lamu Town. Jambo House consists of 5 friendly in Lamu Style furnished rooms with mosquito net, ceiling fan and have private bathrooms.

Jambo House is a small guesthouse with only 5 rooms: (2) self-contained, (2) with outside bathroom/toilet (private/not shared) and (1) with integrated shower but outside toilet (private/not shared). Breakfast is served on the rooftop terrace with a good view of Lamu Town. There are also sun beds available to relax. Part of the house is connected to solar power.

Jambo House is ideally located in the historical Old Quarter of Lamu Town which is UNESCO World Heritage Site since the year 2001. From Jambo House, it's just a three minute walk through narrow lanes to the main square where the locals meet in the evening. There you also find the traditional Lamu Fort.

From here it's just a stone's throw to Seafront where you find some restaurants and cafés. Jambo House recommends Nasri and his Seafront Café to enjoy nice food at reasonable prices and the best freshly squeezed juices! From Jambo House you easily reach small shops, internet cafés, KCB Bank with international ATM, offices of airlines and bus companies and also museums.

To reach a 13 km (8 miles) deserted beach with dunes you have two options: you could have a leisurely walk along the seafront (approximately 30 minutes) or you could take a local dhow to get there in around 20 minutes. Jambo House recommends covering at least one distance by motor dhow because from the boat you get a different and interesting view of Lamu Town.

Jambo House Lamu Accommodation Rates/Prices

Notes

* A single room is 400 Kenya Shillings per night less in all seasons

* Jambo House guests are picked from jetty in Mokowe or at Manda Airstrip

* Jambo House guests with their laptop enjoy is free Wi-Fi internet access at the Hotel

* Special Offer : You get one day FREE when you stay at Jambo House for 7 nights or more

Jambo House Rates include:

* Full breakfast (with fresh juice, fruits, eggs / omelet, bread, jam and coffee / tea) on our rooftop terrace

* Afternoon time Jambo House provide free coffee / tea for our guests

* Jambo House guests enjoy free WiFi internet

Jambo House Lamu Activities
Jambo House guesthouse / hotel in Lamu organizes affordable game drives in Lamu District (day trip). On Lamu Island you have a lot of possibilities to spend a day in paradise .....

* Enjoy a donkey ride at the dunes of Shela Beach

* Enjoy dinner with a local family at their Swahili House

* Relaxing at the beach or walk along a deserted beach

* Exploring narrow lanes of historical Lamu Town or visiting museums

* Day trips on a dhow with snorkeling and barbecue on a deserted island

* Diving snorkeling or boat trips to Takwa Ruins, kayak trips with or without guide

* Explore the village of Matondoni on a donkey or just try riding a donkey or sip a cold drink and enjoy sunset at the Jambo Bar on the rooftop

Booking & Reservations for Jambo House Guest House located only 3 minutes walk from the beachfront in Lamu Town, Kenya

Booking Office Tel: + 254 (0) 20 2437871

Mobile : 0721242711 (Safaricom) - Kenya

Email: [email protected]