Fatuma's Tower Lamu Shella Beach @ TOMASI Holidays Africa.
Tucked away in the back of Shella village Lamu Island is Fatuma's Tower. Passing through Fatuma's Tower gates, you enter a secluded, peaceful world. The deep green foliage of flowering trees speckles shade over the raked sandy pathways and there are many tropical birds whose songs you will hear at dawn. A light sea breeze carries in a salty scent off the Indian Ocean as the sounds of the village fade away.
The Tower is named after Fatuma Abu Bakar a Swahili noblewoman who lived in this sanctuary attended by five female slaves until the end of the 19th century. After her death and the abolition of slavery the house fell into ruins and the magnificent tamarind tree growing in the courtyard established itself in the ruins of the fallen masonry.
Carefully restored and modified in 1998, the historic tower house has five double bedrooms and a large yoga hall. Included behind the same compound wall is the Sand Castle with it's ground floor family apartment of three double rooms. In the surrounding gardens, the Garden Cottage has two double rooms both with bathrooms. These ten double rooms are all furnished with local antiques and fabrics in a simple yet elegant style to recreate the atmosphere of a fine Swahili house. No two rooms are the same and the cool, airy spaces retain an informal feel while several shaded balconies provide comfortable areas for avoiding too much sun and generally enjoying the peace and fresh air. The peaceful gardens have been recently "enlivened" by the refreshing sound of a fountain splashing over coral rocks into a small plunge pool.
We provide Lamu Boat transfer service from the Manda airstrip Jetty or Mokowe Jetty across the sea to Fatuma's Tower 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 Fatuma's Tower Lamu Shella.
Rates at Fatuma's Tower Lamu Shella based on a Double (2 people in room) on Bed & Breakfast are:
Shoulder season (1st April - 30th June 2012) Resident - Kshs. 11,025/= Non Resident US$ 105
Pre-peak season (1st July - 9th December 2012) Resident - Kshs. 11,025/= Non Resident US$ 105
Peak season (10th Dec 2012 - 7th January 2013) Resident - Kshs. 14,490/= Non Resident US$ 138
High season (8th Jan 2013 - 31st March 2013) Resident - Kshs. 11,025/= Non Resident US$ 105
Single room occupancy (one person in room) Peak Season (10th Dec 2012 - 7th January 2013)
Resident = Kshs. 11,025/= Non Resident US$ 105
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 Fatuma's Tower 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 Fatuma's Tower Lamu Shella reception desk upon arrival.
