Fatuma's Tower

Fatuma's Tower A barefoot boutique 5 bedroom garden retreat named after Fatuma Abu Bakar a Swahili noblewoman who l

At Fatuma's Tower you are invited into the home of Angelika Schuetz who wants you to feel at ease and experience the peace and comfort of this tranquil space. More than a guest house they refer to it as their house for guests - a hidden corner of the world where you can find time for yourself. The Tower is named after Fatuma Abu Bakar a Swahili noblewoman who lived in this sanctuary attended by fi

ve female slaves until the end of the 19th century. After her death and the abolition of slavery the house fell into ruins and the magnificent tamarind tree growing in the courtyard established itself in the ruins of the fallen masonry.

Lamu Yoga Festival. Harmony shown in the sails.
05/11/2025

Lamu Yoga Festival. Harmony shown in the sails.

Lamu Yoga Festival - open for classes now
01/11/2025

Lamu Yoga Festival - open for classes now

Fish on coconut - well, the tuna filets were sold and the precious head will be turned into fish soup or similar, most l...
04/02/2025

Fish on coconut - well, the tuna filets were sold and the precious head will be turned into fish soup or similar, most likely with coconut.

Once upon a time when all the carmine bee eaters where settling down here for the night. We will see whether they are st...
08/04/2022

Once upon a time when all the carmine bee eaters where settling down here for the night. We will see whether they are still out there, in Manda Toto or on the little islands in the channel between the island of Lamu and Manda.
What a spectacle.

When the sun goes down in Lamu.
22/06/2021

When the sun goes down in Lamu.

Choosing fabrics can be fun, challenging, confusing and rewarding. Looking at potential napkins matching existing refurb...
23/04/2021

Choosing fabrics can be fun, challenging, confusing and rewarding. Looking at potential napkins matching existing refurbished table cloths.,

One of our guests took this picture and is truly magical. The shade the acacia tree provides, rays of light coming throu...
09/04/2021

One of our guests took this picture and is truly magical. The shade the acacia tree provides, rays of light coming through. We live in paradise.

The early morning or sunset dune walk to the beach. Our daily therapy which we share with our dogs and with you, if you ...
16/03/2021

The early morning or sunset dune walk to the beach. Our daily therapy which we share with our dogs and with you, if you like.

All rooms of the apartment face a tree, this one is the Mkunazi Room of the Tamarind Apartment. Hussein of Lamu Safina H...
04/03/2021

All rooms of the apartment face a tree, this one is the Mkunazi Room of the Tamarind Apartment. Hussein of Lamu Safina Handcraft has restored this Gujarati bed. All that remained were the legs and look what came out.

A peek into the Acacia Room, 3rd floor with large terrace. The stairs keep you fit, the view over the acacia tree is a r...
26/02/2021

A peek into the Acacia Room, 3rd floor with large terrace. The stairs keep you fit, the view over the acacia tree is a reward.

Beautifully set up by James Patrick last month when we were about to open all rooms. The enchanting garden of Fatuma’s i...
24/01/2021

Beautifully set up by James Patrick last month when we were about to open all rooms.
The enchanting garden of Fatuma’s is one of our favorites. Dining here is quite something, our kitchen does not disappoint.

We are ready and we are full over New Year. The website is yet to be updated with the new photos taken by James Patrick....
01/01/2021

We are ready and we are full over New Year.
The website is yet to be updated with the new photos taken by James Patrick. All has been much slower and taken much longer than anticipated but the old lady “Fatuma” shines and seems happy to be filled with life again after 8 months of renovation. We are almost there, details are still worked on but it is already quite a nice guest house. We proudly present ....

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Shella Village
Lamu
80500

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