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Forodhani House

"Stunning. The view from the balcony takes my breath away..."

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About this space
Stunningly located at the beginning of Shella Beach, 100 meters from the village and Peponi Terrace.
We want to make sure your holidays here, whether with family or friends, are both relaxing and interesting. And a bit magic too!

The space
You enjoy a stunning location really, maybe the best in Lamu : you are on the beach, some meters only from Shella Village and Peponi Terrace, with stunning 270° sea-views on Indian Ocean.

It’s the very spot where decades ago a watch-post stood (Forodhani means watch-post in Kiswahili) controlling the to and fro of boats entering and leaving Lamu Island.

Here you will relax fully, get lulled by the lapping waves, pamper yourself with good cooking, massages and yoga, enjoy the 12kms long pristine white sand beach and its activities… sailing, swimming, snorkelling, running, kite, windsurf, wakeboard or waterski, fishing… you can also explore, discover Lamu Old Town, a Unesco World Heritage Site, and Shella Village, experience the rich Swahili culture and its very welcoming atmosphere… And take the most of Nature, which is truly at its best.

The house is white, with round or Arabic arches which frame sea views, sky at day or night.

It features 5 bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms (sleeps 10-12 guests), lots of different terraces, lounging areas to take it easy, a airy and spacy main lounge, a garden, a pool.

And from Forodhani House, because of its so particular location, the show is always there : you are having breakfast and you happen suddenly to see school of sardines jumping, trying to escape barracudas, or dolphins swimming up the Channel, or a fisherman’s dhow sliding from one arch to the other, coming from the open seas with load of tunas.

Forodhani House comes with 5 professional, friendly staff, among them an excellent cook.

Included in your stay:
-Airport Transfer, from/to Lamu / Manda airport
-Cook, room stewards, watchman, laundry
-On-location manager who can assist you to organize all activities
-Internet wifi access
-A dhow sunset cruise, always magic !

Just enjoyyyy !
Guest access
The whole Forodhani House is for you, it’s a private home, fully staffed, with a pool, a garden and all.
Other things to note
you’ll discover when here :-)

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All listed prices,  rates and availabilities are constantly being  being updated by our team.

Please use them as a guide only.

Once we have received your Booking request we will confirm all current prices and availability for you to proceed with your booking.

Forodhani House is a beautiful beach house that welcomes your group from 2 to 10 people (+ 2 or 3 extra guests possible).

With 5 bedrooms, a swimming pool, garden and a dedicated team of 6, including an excellent cook, we will welcome you throughout the year for a holiday where we take care of everything so you really can you relax with family or friends.

The prices below are for the entire house, not per person or per room.

They include your stay at Forodhani House, the team of 6 people who take care of everything as well as you, groceries shopping and cooking, airport transfers, wifi, laundry service.

Pricing

Standard Season

  • Standard Season Night

    06/01 - 30/04 01/07 - 18/12

    $ 800.00
  • Standard Season Weekly

    06/01 - 30/04 01/07 - 18/12

    $ 5,600.00

Low Season

  • Low Season Night

    01/05 - 30/06

    $ 700.00
  • Low Season Weekly

    01/05 - 30/06

    $ 4,900.00

Xmas-NYear Season

  • Xmas-NYear Season Night

    19/12 - 05/01

    $ 1,600.00
  • Xmas-NYear Season Weekly

    19/12 - 05/01

    $ 11,200.00

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How to find Forodhani House

Its easy to get lost while walking in the sand dunes or exploring the narrow streets. You can always ask for help but If you would like a local guide please let us know.

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Please complete your enquiry. Once we confirm availability and rates we will get back to you with the details for your confirmation.  Please note that other visitors may be looking booking the same resources for the same dates. We can only confirm your booking once your payments have been made so please act quickly if you decide that you want to place a booking.

As soon as we have confirmed that your dates and resources are available we will let you know and update your booking request to reflect the new total booking cost. Often seasonal and non-resident pricing changes will need to be made to your booking before we can get back to you with the total booking cost. We will then need you to complete your payment to confirm your stay. 

Payment in full is generally required to confirm your booking. However in cases where individual villas, hotels or services offer split payment we will notify you and make the adjustments accordingly. 

All booking payments are processed securely via Stripe for credit cards or by bank transfer. 

We recommend creating an account on Explore Lamu so that you can also easily and securely make local payments for activities, goods and services during your stay.

Changes to your booking dates are possible but will be limited by availability and may result in pricing changes for your booking due to seasonal price changes. 

A reduction in your booking days will be managed by our cancellation policy for these days. 

An additional administration fee will be charged by Explore Lamu for any changes. 

Bookings operate under a strict cancellation policy for any booking cancellations which are made less than 60 days before the start date. 

Explore Lamu will charge a cancellation fee of 15% (to a maximum of USD $200) on your booking. 

For cancellations which occur before the 60 days a full refund is possible. 

For cancellations within the 60 days before your booking any refund will be limited by the local suppliers terms and conditions as provided to you at the time of your booking. Should any refund be possible Explore Lamu will work with the provider to provide you with a refund if possible.

In a case where a booking was made with a 50% deposit and you do not complete your full payment for your booking or cancel your booking before the final payment due date then your 50% deposit will be lost. 

Unless you are happy to walk, travel on the island is limited to boats, donkeys, the occasional motorbike (BodaBoda).  We we recommend booking your boat trips in advance especially when you have limited time or are on a schedule. Sailing Dhows in particular, are in great demand for sunset cruises so please contact us to secure your trips in advance.

Lamu  ( Shela is particular ) is generally safe, and the community go out of their way to protect their village and its guests. However… you should keep your wits about you while walking in busy markets as pickpockets may try their luck from time to time. We would also not advise solo walks through sand-dunes or long walks down the beach. If you would like a local guide or one of our trusted Maasai friends to keep an eye on you then please let us know.  

Lamu is amazing for children. It’s safe, the water is warm and the community will go out of their way to look after them and keep them safe. The Shela Kids Club is an ideal way to keep your children active and engaged while you take a break but please do arrange your dates in advance. We also can help you arrange nanny and daily childcare for the duration of your stay. 

Lamu is generally hot and humid so we advise visitors to keep their hats and suncream handy at all times. Your water bottles can be topped up from the hotels with filtered water.

Even when you are enjoying watersports / snorkelling etc..  the sun is fierce.. so staying protected is essential. Loose clothing / sarongs / kikoys / shorts etc are acceptable for walking about town or on the beach, and UV protective long sleeve tops are advised for any water related activities. 

If you head out fishing for the day.. take a kikoi to cover your legs etc while you sit in the sun.

Lamu is a conservative Islamic island with a proud an ancient heritage. Modesty is required at all times and this extends to the beach and especially while walking through the village or town. Locals will politely ask you to cover up if you are wondering about the town in your bikini. Simply wearing loose clothing or a sarong will keep you looking suitable so don’t panic.

Please be conscious of your impact on the Lamu environment while you are visiting. Water and energy resources are precious and should be conserved. Avoid using plastic bottles, hard chemicals, and other pollutants where possible. Help improve the local community by picking up any litter that you see and putting it in a suitable bin.

Lamu is packed with things to do and see. We will book your local boat trips, sailing, fishing, kitesurfing, water sports, diving etc.. just let us know what you are hoping to do while you are on the island. 

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