Samaki House an Historic Mansion, Lamu,Kenya



Country: Kenya
Region/Town: Kenya
other Town: Lamu

Date Entered: 10-08-2008
Contact details:
0033493083705 - 0033615416081
Address:
Samaki House, Lamu Town, Lamu Island
Web: http://www.freewebs.com/lamu/
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House/Villa : 2 - 8 people - 1 rooms - 11 m2 / 118 sqft
Number of rooms : 1

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Price (Low Season) : 160 EUR/day
Price (High Season): 480 EUR/day - 3360 EUR/week



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Description
Samaki House is a unique experience in the heart of the old town overlooking the waterfront at this UNESCO World heritage site. This Architect owned 300 year old property has been fully restored by selected specialists. It has wonderful traditionally painted Boriti Poled ceilings, traditional Lamu decorations and arabesque plasterwork niches (Vidaka), Inset tilework,and baraza area within its traditional entrance together with beautiful roof terraces offering a panoramic sea view over the waterfront. This 380 sqm Arab traders Mansion is furnished with antiques and artifacts, and presents the ideal place to observe the rich swahili culture of this unique setting. Its architecture and layout is It offers a unique exotic experience in luxury and comfort to its privileged guests. Enjoy the terraces of the shaded courtyard garden and profit from the fruits of the Guava and Starfruit trees when in season. Lamu is essential a car free zone where transportation is by footpower,Donkey or sail power and life takes on another more humane pace. Trained housestaff together with your own private chef ensure that you have everything you need. A sailing Dhow or motorboat can be arranged from the habour for you for a daily trip to Shela beach, which is a 15 minutes boat ride away from Lamu town.



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