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. |
