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Life at Mbali can be as busy or relaxed as you want it to be. Enjoy breakfast with a view of the Indian Ocean, read a book on a swing bed, embark on adventures by boat or foot, witness dune sunsets and play games in the Mess Banda.
Beach & dunes
Untouched beach on Lamu Island • Morning walks along the eight-mile beach • Spectacular bird watching • Dune views over the Indian Ocean • Beach games and sea swims
Mess Banda
Open-air living designed for the sea breeze • Large living area with bar, swing beds, kasbah, games, seating and dining • Sun shade for slow afternoons
Bedrooms & bathrooms
Master Banda: Large double bedroom en suite bathroom, private balcony and swing beds. Family Banda: Two double en suite bedrooms and one twin room en suite for children. All sharing a 60 foot terrace with 4 swing beds and central seating. Banda Toto: Large double bedroom with ensuite bathroom and dressing room, private balcony with 2 swing beds. A total of 4 ensuite double bedrooms plus 1 ensuite twin for children.
Master Banda
Large double bedroom en suite bathroom, private balcony and swing beds.
Family Banda
Two double en suite bedrooms and one twin room en suite for children. All sharing a 60 foot terrace with 4 swing beds and central seating.
Family Banda - Double Bedroom - Sunbird
Family Banda - Twin Room - Dolphin
Family Banda - Double Bedroom - Kingfisher
Family Banda - Shared Terrace
Banda Toto
Large double bedroom with ensuite bathroom and dressing room, private balcony with 2 swing beds.
Dining & slow days
Breakfast and lunch on the shaded kitchen roof with sea views, seating area and wifi • Fresh meals prepared at the house • Swing beds and shaded sitting areas • Visiting masseuse and yoga teacher • Dinner under the stars
Beyond the house
Sailing on dhows • Swimming with dolphins • Fishing on the beach, in the creeks and on the ocean • Snorkelling and island trips • Sundowners on the dunes • Explore Lamu Town and Shela • Delicious restaurants and hotel spas • Yoga and kite surfing