The Moon Houses - Mama Daktari

This was where the Flying Doctor Anne Spoerry resided from the late 1960s while preparing for her medical expeditions.

It has two suites and is connected to Betty’s suite and Garden House. Its master bedroom is the highest point of our property with an outstanding view to the channel.

Let me introduce you to the Moon Houses.

We are located in the pristine village of Shela, along the cost of the Lamu archipelago. It is one of the most prestigious and well-preserved location on the Kenyan coast.

Since centuries, Swahilis from Lamu island have been welcoming travelers and traders from Oman and India. Their culture and traditions are built on this rich and fascinating historical influence.

Shela beach is a 13 km long un-spoilt white sandy beach. Most of our homes have a close access to the sea and offer spectacular sea views from the bedrooms and terraces.

This destination will satisfy all guests looking for white sandy beach, water sports, cultural encounter with the Swahili community, historical visits to Lamu Town (UNESCO World Heritage Site), and wonderful and refined Swahili seafood.

Our homes are privately owned. They are built in pure Swahili Style and are all furnished with antique furniture bought by late Anne Spoerry – one of Kenya’s first Flying Doctors.

Included in your stay:

- Airport transfers

- Cook and room steward

- On-location manager who can assist you to organize local activities

- Laundry service

- Wifi

Our cooks, stewards, and managers are entirely devoted to our guests' service.

Guests can select their meals from our guideline menu. Our cooks will do all food errands with a lot of care to get the freshest ingredients and will prepare all meals according to the guest’s choice.

Meals will be served in a private dinning area or on a terrace.

Food is charged at cost and recorded in a book of accounts always available to client for review.