Mkoko House

Mkoko House - Lamu Kenya

Mkoko house is built on nearly one acre of land set 5 minutes walk from Manda beach on Lamu island. Mkoko House is situated on the edge of the mangroves in a quiet and peaceful setting on Manda Island.

Mkoko House offers accommodation in three en-suite double bedrooms with mosquito nets draped over the beds and fixed on to the shutters to keep the mosquitoes and other annoyances at bay.    

On first floor is the first en-suite double bedroom (Nyota (Star) room) and to the left is a living area with a Baraza covered in cushions and pillows to relax on. Off this living area, you will find the second en-suite double bedroom - Mbuyu (Baobab) room with a terrace looking onto the back garden. The kitchen, also on the ground floor, is fully equipped and opens onto an outside cooking area which can also be used for preparing meals.    

Upstairs are hammocks, seating corners, a Lamu bed to nap on, and another dining table to enjoy your meals with the splendid views. There is also a separate bathroom off this room for anyone who wishes to sleep in this room. Up on this floor you also find the third and largest en-suite bedroom (Mkoko- Mangrove- room). Outside the room is another Baraza with cushions. This particular area is roofless and so is a perfect place to sit and enjoy the incredible Manda night skies filled with stars.    

A second flight of stairs will take you up into the Makuti roof to the final floor – another open floor with hammocks, mattresses, and cushions organised exclusively for relaxation. This floor offers the best views in the house and allows one to look across the island’s extensive mangrove ecosystem, the sea, and the plains of acacia and baobab trees.    

Eco-Friendly Water and Electricity - As there is no fresh water and electricity on the island, the house has a large tank to collect rainwater during the rainy season that is then used in the house for all purposes allowing one to take showers as normal. Electricity is provided by 2 solar panels installed on the Makuti roof.

Mkoko house is self catering which means you have the services of the cook. You can choose to do your own shopping or opt to have the staff do the shopping and keep a record of the expenses. Fresh dairy products, meat and chicken are difficult to find in Lamu. Luxury foods and drinks should be brought with you or bought in Nairobi.