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THE BEACH HOUSE<br />
This magnificent private home sits in a commanding position<br />
above Shela beach and offers wonderful ocean views making<br />
for the perfect retreat for 12-14 guests. On the first floor, raised<br />
up above beach level, is a stunning infinity pool – it has a bar<br />
area and low comfortable baraza seating and sunbeds. Up the<br />
first flight of stairs is a large dining and living room. Another<br />
door leads onto the wooden deck above the pool – a perfect<br />
dining area – and to two double bedrooms with their own<br />
private sea-view terraces. www.eastafricanretreats.com<br />
MSAFINI HOTEL<br />
Built in 2007, Msafini is owned and run by a<br />
local family who have been living in Lamu for<br />
several generations. The limestone, five-storey<br />
structure combines modern architecture and<br />
traditional Swahili design for an authentic yet<br />
comfortable stay. Mango Rooftop Restaurant<br />
boasts views of the entire village, the sand<br />
dunes, Manda Island and the sea. Enjoy<br />
made-to-order breakfasts, lunch or dinner on<br />
top of possibly the tallest building in Shela.<br />
The rooftop is breezy and serene, and the<br />
food is delicious. The hotel can easily take<br />
groups and conferences.<br />
www.msafinihotel.co.ke<br />
LAMU HOUSE<br />
On the edge of Lamu town, this stylish hotel<br />
offers quiet seclusion away from the fray.<br />
The entrance opens up into a charming<br />
open courtyard, several swimming pools<br />
and petal-bedecked seating. Some rooms<br />
overlook the seafront, giving a quite different<br />
perspective on a Lamu sunrise. All the rooms<br />
are different, each with its own character and<br />
a private terrace.The restaurant overlooks<br />
the sea and serves international cuisine. The<br />
apartment building is minutes away through<br />
the narrow streets of town. There are nine<br />
apartments with magnificent views, suited<br />
with all the comforts of a modern facility.<br />
www.lamuhouse.com<br />
NOMAD MAGAZINE 2019 41
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