Moses is the host and he's super friendly, knows Lamu inside out, and connects guests with local guides at fair prices. The guesthouse itself is budget-level, but the local knowledge you get access to is the real value. Stay here for the insider perspective.
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A beautifully designed and furnished house located in the old town of Lamu, however the location pin is wrong and you need assistant from the staff to reach the house, we stayed in the honeymoon room,...
I loved our stay here. This house is super beautiful and affordable for a budget. Located in the city of Lamu, close to the center, museum, port, shops and restaurants. But it's important to know that...
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I stayed at Samaki House for three days. Moses is a great host who does everything he can to make my stay as pleasant as possible. Since I was the only guest at the time, I was free to choose my dinn...
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