Jahazi House Lamu

Jahazi House is a luxury beach villa located on tranquil Lamu Island in Kenya. A paradise with a full-time staff including a gourmet chef. Jahazi accommodates up to 10 guests in 5 rooms (4 double ensuite bedrooms each with a private terrace and 1 master suite).
Jahazi House is self-catering and menus (local food, vegan, seafood, allergy-friendly) are designed with you. A full-time staff (private chef, housekeeper, butler, gardener) is included in the house price.
Relax and enjoy the Lamu's sun and beach in the complete privacy of Jahazi's luxurious beach house with a secluded pool.

Activities around Jahazi House

Lamu Town Tour

Located just under 20 minutes from the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lamu, this property offers visitors the opportunity to experience traditional Swahili culture and architecture, as well as beautiful beaches and marine life. Take a stroll through the historic town, home to well-preserved buildings and streets dating back to the 14th century. Enjoy the island's art, culture, festivals and delicious seafood. Lamu offers a unique blend of history, culture, and natural beauty that makes it a great place to visit.

Shela Village Visit

Located just 2 miles down from Lamu, Shela is a picturesque village known for its seafront lined with beautiful white stone houses and restaurants. In the sandy streets of the village, visitors can find great shops selling clothes and jewellery, as well as delicious traditional Swahili food.

Jahazi House Layout

The four ground-floor guest bedrooms are all accessed from the inner courtyard and are stylishly furnished with ensuite shower rooms and private verandas. The verandas feature writing desks, occasional tables, 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 overlooking the garden.
The roof is one huge terrace, partially covered with makuti to provide a shaded bar, eating and sitting area. Here, overlooking simply everything, including the beach and sea views, is a wonderfully cool and spacious master wing, with its private library and bedroom, ensuite dressing room and bathroom area.

The kitchen and staff area are separate and hold staff bedrooms, seating areas, washrooms and storerooms. Frangipani, jasmine and lime trees have been planted in abundance around the house, which comes fully staffed with a cook, room/table steward, laundress, boat captain and gardener.