Pamba House is an exclusive-use villa on the Kenyan coast, set between Lamu Old Town and Shela Village on the site of a former cotton ginnery, with the ocean never far from sight. It’s yours alone, with a private chef, no fixed mealtimes and a pool, a cold plunge pool and a sunset deck to drift between. Dhow sails head out across the Lamu channel at sunrise, sunset or under the moon, and a few deliberate “signal free sanctuaries” make it easy to leave the Wi-Fi behind…




Drifting across the Lamu channel on a traditional dhow at sunset, with Swahili snacks or a full dinner served on board
Pamba House can be booked with Timbuktu as part of a tailor-made Kenya trip, rather than as a standalone room reservation. Start online, customising one of our recommended Kenya trips featuring Pamba House or get advice and suggestions from one of our Kenya specialists who will design the trip around your dates, check availability and handle every booking for you.
Stays at Pamba House start from around $490, or US$490, per person per night as part of a tailor-made trip. The exact price depends on your travel dates, room type and the shape of the rest of your itinerary. A Timbuktu travel specialist can give you an accurate quote for your dates.

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