| Kisimani House | | | | Staying in Kisimani house is totally relaxing and |
| Originally built in the early 18th century for the Caliph | | | | pampering-a holiday in itself. However, there is a |
| of Zanzibar, Kisimani has been carefully restored and | | | | marvelous beach just a short walk away and the |
| extended. Exquisitely detailed vidaka (intricately | | | | interesting and exotic Shela village and Lamu Town to |
| carved plaster work) around the old harem section of | | | | explore. |
| the house serves as an exotic reminder of its history. | | | | Kisimani House rents for $ 200 per day for 2-4 |
| A heavy carved Lamu door; a baraza, the traditional | | | | people and $300 per day for 5-8 people. This price |
| outdoor sitting area for conducting business; squared | | | | includes accommodation and house staff. Food is |
| and painted mangrove beams-all contribute to the | | | | extra. |
| museum quality of this Arabian night house. | | | | Johari House |
| | | | Johari House is another beautiful private house in |
| On the first floor is the eating terrace which is open | | | | Shela. It is very close to Kisimani and similar in several |
| to the sky and shaded by bougainvillea. Comfortable | | | | respects. The house is of historic interest with vidaka |
| cushioned benches are built in along the parapet wall | | | | (intricately carved plaster work) around the old |
| and there is a hammock. On the third level, carved | | | | harem section on the ground floor. There is Lamu |
| veranda beds shaded by a makuti roof, offer lovely | | | | style furniture, open terraces, a partially covered |
| views over Shela and the channel-views framed by | | | | outdoor eating area, and comfortable cushioned |
| waving palm fronds. | | | | places to sit. The re is a cook who prepares primarily |
| Spread among the various levels of Kisimani House | | | | seafood meals and again, it's just a short walk to the |
| are four bedrooms each with a bathroom. By far the | | | | beach. It caters comfortably for six guests. |
| nicest and grandest bedroom is the Harusi or | | | | North of Lamu is a choice of romantic beach resorts |
| Honeymoon room which you enter through its own | | | | known for secluded beaches, water sports and total |
| carved door and which has an enormous bed with | | | | relaxation. |
| pillars and a ceiling fan within the mosquito net. There | | | | Living in these Lamu private owner vacation rentals is |
| is a sitting area and private terrace with a view into | | | | an experience worth trying when traveling to Lamu |
| the courtyard. | | | | Kenya as a large group or a family. Lamu guest |
| You are cared for by a cook who is adept at | | | | houses are simply a home away from home at the |
| preparing all manner of seafood and some exotic | | | | Kenyan Coastline. You will simply be spoiled rotten |
| Swahili dishes. He will do the shopping and keep the | | | | with a cook, fully furnished house, house care takers |
| accounts. There is also a houseman to clean, do | | | | and all the friendliest people you can ever get. |
| laundry etc | | | | |