Shella, Lamu Island

Shella, Lamu island, the ultimate palace to get away from it all. Lamu is served by daily flights from Nairobi and Mombasa. At Manda airport you step off the plane in to another world; a world of sun and blue sky and golden sand; but something else; a world of days gone by; a magical, timeless world of mosques and sail, without the rush of motor traffic; a world stood still......

Shella Beach is one of the grandest to be found anywhere in the world; fourteen kilometers of unspoiled beach, backed by sand dunes. Swim at all times. It is safe for children. And the sunsets are out of this world.

Facilities available in Shella

• Dhow sailing around the islands
• Windsurfing in the channel
• Deep sea fishing
• Snorkeling and diving on the reefs ( November and March)
• Day trips by dhow to ancient ruined settlements or Matondoni Village, where dhow building is an ancient art
• Lamu’s famous museums and historic mosques and 18th C. Houses
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