A new addition to Lamu Island's coastline, the low-key but charming Cabanas are a sublime destination for couples and honeymooners looking to kick off their shoes and indulge in some barefoot bliss and good food. The Cabanas are located on the more remote southwestern tip of the island, just a few kilometres from the living Swahili museum that is Lamu town, and are set amidst coconut and doum palms, with some indigenous woodland and picturesque sand dunes. With only crabs and migrant seabirds for company, you and your beloved can wander the vast, secluded shoreline undisturbed.
Seven cabanas (one is a double) range across the dunes, all overlooking the beautiful waters of the Lamu Channel. Thatched with local makuti palm leaves, some have foundations of white-washed coral. The interiors are seaside perfect, with a netted large double bed, rustic furniture, hand-carved artifacts and en-suite bathroom and deck on the upper level, and a sitting room, lounging area and private dining area should you want to be alone. Some cabanas have two swinging beds.
Start with a recommended trip or create one from scratch
The Cabanas Lamu 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 The Cabanas Lamu 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 The Cabanas Lamu start from around $680, or US$680, 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.
Uncover the magic of a bygone era on this sultry island that’s Kenya’s ultimate beach hideout.
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