Let me introduce you to the Moon Houses. We are located in the pristine village of Shela, along the cost of the Lamu archipelago. It is one of the most prestigious and well-preserved location on the Kenyan coast. Since centuries, Swahilis from Lamu island have been welcoming travelers and traders from Oman and India. Their culture and traditions are built on this rich and fascinating historical in
fluence. Shela beach is a 13 km long un-spoilt white sandy beach. Most of our homes have a close access to the sea and offer spectacular sea views from the bedrooms and terraces. This destination will satisfy all guests looking for white sandy beach, water sports, cultural encounter with the Swahili community, historical visits to Lamu Town (UNESCO World Heritage Site), and wonderful and refined Swahili seafood. They are built in pure Swahili Style and are all furnished with antique furniture bought by late Anne Spoerry – one of Kenya’s first Flying Doctors. Included in your stay:
- Airport transfers
- Cook and room steward
- On-location manager who can assist you to organize local activities
- Laundry service
- Wifi
Our cooks, stewards, and managers are entirely devoted to our guests' service. Guests can select their meals from our guideline menu. Our cooks will do all food errands with a lot of care to get the freshest ingredients and will prepare all meals according to the guest’s choice. Meals will be served in a private dinning area or on a terrace. Food is charged at cost and recorded in a book of accounts always available to client for review. Your steward will come to pick you from the airport with our boat. Once you arrive at the jetty, you will be directed to the office right in front of the sea. After a nice cold drink and a warm welcome, you will be taken to your house.