Kijani House

About Kijani House

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Kijani House is a small, exclusive and charming hotel overlooking the entrance to the Shela Channel on the island of Lamu. In its large tropical garden and around the two fresh-water swimming pools you will find peace and relaxation. The veranda of your spacious en-suite room, furnished with coastal antiques, is the ideal place for deciding which place to visit each day on the island to experience the fascination of Swahili culture. You can also work up an appetite walking from the gardens and along the 12 km Shela Beach, flanked by miles of sand dunes and the Indian Ocean, returning to an exotic selection of seafood, Swahili dishes and a touch of Italian cuisine in the Kijani Restaurant.

There are ten rooms, all en-suite and all have a verandah or balcony and situated in 3 different buildings spread around the gardens.There is a pool and the lodge accepts major credit cards.

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Highlights and information

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Highlights

Small, friendly, local run hotel
Very comfortable and authentically decorated rooms
Beautiful setting
Ideally situated for exploring everywhere around Lamu

Situation

Overlooking Shela channel on the island of Lamu, Kenyan coast.

Activities

Many excursions, activities and cultural tours can be booked here.

Facilities

En-suite rooms with balconies, restaurant, bar and swimming pool.

Child policy

Children accpeted.

Open

All year.

Best time

All year.

Inclusions

Usually on a full board (all meals) basis, airport transfers included.

Meals

The kitchen offers all types of fish, lobsters, crabs and prawns fresh from the sea, along with meat and fresh vegetables, together with African and Italian specialities. Kijani bakes its own bread, and produces marmalade and yoghurt with the fresh produce from their small farm on the island, which also provides eggs and honey.

Pricing guidelines for Kenya

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We hope the following will give you a rough idea of costs. These are quoted per person based on twin share for two people, without international flights but including internal flights. We’ve used good standard accommodation throughout. There are nearly always ways to spend more money than we’ve suggested (!), but these prices show a good and realistic range for each type of trip.

International flights will add from about £400 to £800 depending on the season and route (unless the airlines have special offers). Kenya combines well with Tanzania or Uganda.

For a specific personal quote based on any tailor made itinerary you have in mind, please contact us and we’ll be happy to help you.

Example tripPrice per person
1 week safari using small good quality lodges or tented campsBetween £2000 and £3000
2 week safari using small good quality lodges or tented campsBetween £4000 and £5000
2 week safari and beach holidayBetween £3000 and £4000
1 week on Lamu IslandFrom about £1500+