Garden House Shela Village Lamu Island

Garden House Shela Village Lamu Island is part of the Moon Houses which are privately owned. The house is small within a walled tropical garden situated in the fishing village of Shela in Lamu, about 3 kilometers south of Lamu Town. Shela Village lies at the end of an untouched 12-kilometer beach on Lamu Island. The house stands in the corner of a walled, lush small garden full of palm trees and is screened by large neem trees full of birds. It is built from white-washed coral with thick walls in pure Swahili Style and furnished with antique furniture.

Garden House Shela Village Lamu Island has a ground-floor dining and seating area and a shaded rooftop baraza (traditional sitting area) with an open terrace and sun beds. There are 2 doubles and 1 twin which are on 2 floors. The palm trees provide ideal venues for dining, reading, relaxing, and unwinding.

The house is on a self-catering or catered basis where they can cook their own meals or have the cook prepare meals for them.

Guests can select their meals from the guideline menu and may enjoy their meals in the private dining area or on the terrace. The cooks, stewards, and managers are entirely devoted to your service.

Your cook is trained to do all your food errands and prepare all meals for you. You can select your meals from the guideline menu and you will be served in your private dining area. Food is charged at cost and recorded in a book of accounts.

Guests get to relax and awe at the breathtaking Lamu sun-downers or take trips on traditional Swahili dhows at their own pleasure. 

Items included in your stay include; Airport transfers, Cook, and 2 room stewards/waiters for every 3 guests, an On-location manager who can assist you to organize local activities, Laundry service & Wi-Fi.

The Moon Houses are the legacy of famous flying doctor Anne Spoerry, also known as Mama Daktari. One of the Moon Houses is still named Mama Daktari after the late doctor. Anne Spoerry’s Sailing Doctors was set up in her honor. Additionally, the Moon Houses supports various local initiatives, including another medical organization, called Safari Doctors.

Activities available in Lamu Include; Sunset Dhow, Visit to Lamu Old Town, Henna Party, Lamu National Museum, Clubbing, and Nightlife, Visit a Festival, Yoga, Takwa Ruins, Floating Bar, Snorkelling, etc

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Non-Residents Accommodation Rates Per Night Include: 

Airport transfers + Services of a Cook and 2 Room Stewards/ Waiters for every 3 Guests + Unlimited Wifi Internet Connection + Local Welcoming gifts & Laundry

Notes

* 25% Deposit to make the reservation, 75% due prior to arrival
* Meal System: Self-catering. Cooks do all the shopping and cooking for the clients
* 20th December – 10th January 2024 bookings have fixed rates and also a minimum of 7 nights stay
* Garden House offers an on-location manager, who will assist guests to organize all local activities (boat rentals, excursions, and tour guides) with the right people

Residents Accommodation Rates Per Night Include: 

Airport transfers + Services of a Cook and 2 Room Stewards/ Waiters for every 3 Guests + Unlimited Wifi Internet Connection + Local Welcoming gifts & Laundry

Notes

* 25% Deposit to make the reservation, 75% due prior to arrival
* Meal System: Self-catering. Cooks do all the shopping and cooking for the clients
* 20th December – 10th January 2024 has fixed rates and also a minimum of 7 nights stay
* Full Moon House offers an on-location manager, who will assist guests to organize all local activities (boat rentals, excursions, and tour guides) with the right people