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Description

Peponi has a very relaxed atmosphere and has been ‘the’ hotel on Lamu for as long as anyone can remember. The hotel has 24 ocean view rooms and is set on the edge of Shela Village at the start of a stunning 13km beach. No two rooms are alike and all are differentiated by their location, size, and private outside area, with five of the rooms directly on the beach. There is a wonderful atmosphere and the hotel is superbly run by Lars and Carol Korschen.

Peponi Hotel serves an abundance of delicious fresh seafood and the small, intimate, open-air bar overlooking the ocean is the perfect place to enjoy it. There is a large pool nestled in the shade of two babobab trees with numerous palms and ferns surrounding it. Peponi's will be happy to introduce you to or advise you on an excellent choice of water sports, including deep sea fishing, water-skiing, sailing and dhow trips.

The Lamu archipelago is a chain of islands separated from the mainland by a narrow channel bordered by dense mangrove forest and protected from the Indian Ocean by coral reefs and large sand dunes. Lamu Island has been a port of call for travellers for centuries. The many historical sites are proof of the area's rich history which, when combined with all the natural attraction of it's tropical setting make Lamu a wonderful place to visit. Shela village, where Peponi Hotel is just 2 miles from Lamu Town so there is plenty to explore right on your doorstep.

Guide price £2,040 Per person

£2,040 per person for 7 nights based on 2 people sharing a Superior Room on a Bed and Breakfast basis including British Airways international flights domestic flights and transfers.

Accommodation

Peponi Hotel has 24 rooms, which are divided into superior and standard rooms. All rooms at Peponi have ocean views. The superior rooms are differentiated by their location, size, private outside area, indoor plants, artwork and Swahili furnishings. No two rooms are alike. Five of the rooms are built right on the beach, with private veranda areas overlooking the sea. All rooms have overhead fans, mosquito nets, showers, fresh flowers and personal safes.

Childcare

Children of all ages are most welcome at Peponi Hotel. Babysitting can easily be arranged where required and it is possible to tailor food requirements to children's tastes and arrange for earlier meal times if required. Lamu and the coast of Kenya is a wonderful place for a family holiday with calm safe waters, endless activities and plenty of cultural interaction to inspire and educate your children.

Facilities

Peponi has a large fresh water swimming pool shaded by two ancient Baobab trees. Inside is a fantastic dinning room which serves exquisite seafood caught daily plus a more casual dining area outside in the garden. There is a great shop selling beautiful silver jewelry, kikois, leather goods and all the nik naks you need. The bar at Peponi's is as renowned as Charles, who runs it, and will happily fix you an 'old pal' to enjoy whilst you admire the stunning views of fishing dhows floating by.

Activities

Competant instructors and a wide range of equipment is available to hire from Peponi Hotel including, water skiing, wake boarding, windsurfing, kyaking and sailing in a mirror or laser dinghy. Or for the more leisurely you can sail in a dhow to watch the sun go down. There is also snorkelling and deep sea fishing as well as fishing trips in the mangrove channels.

When to travel

Location and directions

Lamu, Kenya

Shela, Lamu, North Coast of Kenya

How to get there

8.5hr international flight, 1.5hr by light aircraft, then 15min by boat