Heavenly House, Watamu This is a spacious and modern private beachfront home set in an Indian Ocean cove at the southern end of Turtle Bay. It has three stories set on two acres by the beach, with five bedrooms that can
Enshrouded in lush green forested hills, flanked by rocky inlets and dotted with mangrove swamps lies El Huthera, the Green Island as it was once called by Omani Sailors who sailed through the Zanzibar Archipelago for centuries. Once a critical
Needing a break from Nairobi, Faith Kanja heads off to the coast for a relaxing weekend filled with yoga, sunset cruises at Mida Creek, Thai massages, healthy food and an immersion into nature at the beautiful Watamu Treehouse.
While staying at Turtle Bay Beach Resort, Faith Kanja heads off on a fruitful bottlenose dolphin watching excursion at Watamu Marine Park. Photographs: Brian Siambi
The former coastal home of one of Kenya's earliest female bush pilots, Heather Stewart, this stylish high-end holiday home south of Kilifi Creek has the most perfect of locations, writes Wendy Watta.
Joe Wahome shares his candid moments at Manda Bay, a barefoot heaven with a myriad of water-sports to engage in. From chasing sunsets to taking up a mini safari, Manda Bay is a true gem in Lamu.
The Cabanas at Kizingoni Beach in Lamu: this is the kind of secluded paradise that ignites the romance without much effort, and as long as you’re with a partner, you’re instantly put under a spell, writes Wendy Watta.
Katy Fentress sets out to find out more about Swahili culture and its rich history by heading to Tanzania and visiting the ruins of Kilwa Kisiwani, once the epicentre of the vibrant East African coastal trade.
Lamu has it all: stunning seafront hotels, untouched beaches, palm trees, traditional dhows, friendly people, exotic birds and more. We revisit this Kenyan favourite through the iconic Peponi Hotel.
We suggest some of our favourite properties in Lamu to consider on your next trip to the island.