Bongo House Lamu Shella @ TOMASI Holidays Africa.
Bongo House is located in Shela village on Lamu Island and just 2 minutes walk from the Peponi Hotel.
Bongo House is a 4 bedroom guest house offering budget affordable accommodation in Shela village. There is an excellent seaview from the rooftop. There are 2 rooms on the 1st floor and 2 rooms on the 2nd floor.
Whether you are looking for an affordable single, double or twin room in Lamu Shella, Bongo House will fit your bill perfectly. All rooms have working fans and electricity sockets.
Bongo House Lamu is a good place for hanging out and exploring Lamu town and Shela Village itself. Shella is a lot more low key than Lamu town.
There is no air conditioning but all room have mosquito nets and ceiling fans and are all self contained. Enjoy an excellent breakfast before setting off for your day's activities on Lamu Island.
We arrange for various water sport activities from Bongo House including water skiing, deep sea fishing, snorkelling and trips to the Lamu Old Town to view historical building and culture activities. Advance booking required.
We provide Lamu Boat transfer service from the Manda airstrip Jetty or Mokowe Jetty across the sea to Bongo House located in Lamu Shella on Lamu Island. Please indicate if you require this convenient pre-booked Lamu speed boat or Arabic Dhow transfer service when booking your accommodation at Bongo House Lamu Shella.
Rates at Bongo House Lamu based on a Double (2 people in room) on Bed & Breakfast are:
Shoulder season (1st April - 30th June 2012) Resident - Kshs. 2,850/= Non Resident US$ 40
Pre-peak season (1st July - 9th December 2012) Resident - Kshs. 2,850/= Non Resident US$ 40
Peak season (10th Dec 2012 - 7th January 2013) Resident - Kshs. 9,750/= Non Resident US$ 125
High season (8th Jan 2013 - 31st March 2013) Resident - Kshs. 2,850/= Non Resident US$ 40
Single room occupancy (one person in room) Peak Season (10th Dec 2012 - 7th January 2013)
Resident = Kshs. 3,250/= Non Resident US$ 45
Children below 12 years sharing parents room are charged at 50% of above rates. Children below 12 years staying in their own room pay 75% of above rates.
Supplement during Easter (5th - 10th April 2012), Xmas (24th, 25th, 26th & 31st Dec 2012) and New Year's day (1st Jan 2013) will apply.
Rates subject to change without notice. However, rooms booked with a deposit or paid for in full will not be subject to any changes in rates.
A deposit of 50% towards your total bill for your stay at Bongo House Lamu is payable to tentatively confirm your accommodation. Your 50% deposit is payable either via Electronic Bank Fund Transfer (SWIFT EFT) or through the Western Union / Safaricom International Mobile Money Transfer service for overseas clients by using your credit card. Read details of the Western Union / Safaricom International Mobile Money Transfer service by clicking here.
If you reside or are already in Kenya, you can make your payment via Safaricom M-Pesa or direct bank deposit, details available upon request.
The balance of 50% is payable 14 days prior to your check-in date. If booking is made with less than 14 days to date of check-in, then full payment is applicable to confirm your booking.
However, the above accommodation booking criteria will not apply for clients checking in as from 10th December 2012 to 7th January 2013 when full payment is required prior to confirmation of your accommodation.
Upon receipt of your initial deposit, we will send you a Tentative Booking Confirmation Voucher, as an email attachment, which will also acknowldge receipt of your deposit and will show your check-in / check-out dates and room type booked. Upon receipt of your balance, we will send you a Booking Confirmation Voucher, as an e-mail attachment, and which you will present at the Bongo House Lamu Shella reception desk upon arrival.
