Mbali TutuweniLamu, Kenya

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Life at Mbali, from beach walks and dune sunsets to rooftop dining, and adventures on the island and sea.

Dhow sailing through the mangroves at Lamu Island

Beach & dunes

Untouched beach on Lamu Island • Morning walks along the eight-mile beach • Dune views over the Indian Ocean • A wild beach escape after safari

Untouched beach on Lamu IslandMorning walks along the eight-mile beachDune views over the Indian OceanSundowners on the dunes

The house

The thatched bandas at Mbali • Open-air living designed for sea breeze • The mess banda • Shaded spaces for slow afternoons

Open-air living and mess banda at MbaliThe mess banda at MbaliThe mess banda barKasbah seating at the mess banda barSeating area in the mess bandaMess banda entrance with swing bedsGames table at the mess bandaBackgammon board at the mess bandaMess banda serving tableMess banda in the eveningSunbathing and sunshade on the dunesThe thatched bandas at Mbali

Bedrooms & bathrooms

Ensuite double bedroom • Family banda bedroom • Banda on stilts • Twin room for children

Master Banda

Double bed, en suite bathroom, private balcony and swing beds

Master banda double bedMaster banda double bed and en suiteMaster banda bedroom with en suiteMaster banda en suite double bedroomMaster banda bathroomMaster banda en suite bathroom

Family Banda

2 x Double beds in separate rooms with en suites, 1x twin room, shared balcony and swing beds

Family banda Kingfisher room double bedFamily banda Kingfisher room with deskFamily banda Kingfisher en suite bathroomFamily banda Sunbird room double bedFamily banda Sunbird room with deskFamily banda Sunbird double bedFamily banda Sunbird en suite bathroomFamily banda twin room and shared seating areaFamily banda terrace swing beds and garden viewFamily banda terrace garden viewFamily banda bedroom overviewFamily banda en suite bathroom

Banda Toto

Double bed, en suite, private balcony and swing beds

Banda Toto double bed with swing bedBanda Toto en suite bathroomBanda Toto garden view from swing beds

Dining & slow days

Rooftop dining with sea views • Long lunches by the beach • Swing beds and shaded sitting areas • Fresh meals prepared at the house

Rooftop dining with sea viewsRooftop dining viewDune and sea view from rooftop diningLong lunches by the beachChef prepared meals at MbaliSwing beds and shaded sitting areasShaded terrace at the mess bandaSun shade on the dunes at Mbali

Exploring Lamu

Dhow sailing through the mangroves • Swimming with dolphins • Fishing off Lamu • Sundowners on the dunes • Exploring Lamu Town • Snorkelling and island trips

Dhow sailing through the mangrovesEvening dhow sailing on Lamu IslandSwimming with dolphins off LamuPrivate speed boat for water sports and fishingSunset on the beach dunes with ocean view