Kizingoni Jahazi House

Kizingoni Beach Houses are three exclusive and secluded private homes, on the beautiful island of Lamu off the Kenyan coast. All are characterised by exquisite taste and an outstanding setting, a perfect retreat for total privacy and relaxation.

Jahazi House, named after the historical large trading dhows that brought Lamu its trading wealth, stands right on the edge of the Indian Ocean on two acres of garden. From the first floor makuti-covered veranda you can watch the dhows come and go, collecting sand and delivering coral blocks and fish. The house is built of coral block plastered in the local neru finish, tinted a soft ochre yellow. Designed on traditional lines around an inner courtyard, which holds a very private swimming pool, cooling the public rooms and bedrooms.

On the ground floor there is a reception and dining area leading out to a wrap-around front veranda, sitting right on the beach. The boat moorings are immediately in front. The four bedrooms are all accessed from the inner courtyard and are simply furnished with ensuite shower rooms and their own private verandas. The verandas have a workdesk, occasional table and chairs and a traditional Lamu day bed. There is a guest/pool changing room and a covered baraza area behind the pool that can also be used for sleeping.

The roof is one huge terrace, partially covered with makuti to provide a shaded bar, eating and sitting area. There is a separate small covered massage room with trellised walls at the back of the building. A private boat and captain allow you to explore the area’s marine life with ease. A private chef completes the holiday experience.

• Staff Fully staffed including chef and boat captain. Babysitting available.
• Accommodation 4 bedrooms, all en-suite.
• Location Lamu, Kenya
• Getting there 8.5hr international flight, 1.5hr domestic flight, 30mins by boat.
• Children Very welcome and babysitting can be arranged.
• Facilities Swimming pool, private boat
• Free activities Snorkelling, swimming, swimming with dolphins, fishing trips, wake boarding, trips to Lamu town, picnic lunches on deserted beaches, sunset cruises on dhows. Fuel for the boat is charged additionally.
• Paid activities Deep sea fishing, spa treatments, massage.
• Weather The Kenyan coast is best from Jul to Mar.
• Services Laundry