Luxury Lamu Island accommodation, holiday accommodation Lamu Island Kenya, The red pepper house,lamu island kenya.

Just a stone's throw from Lamu Town, The Red Pepper House showcases the very best of Swahili culture. Red Pepper House nestles between a heavenly beach and an enchanting forest allowing guests to experience the magic of both worlds and lose themselves in the contrasting sounds of Africa

The Red Pepper House offers just five exclusive Nyumbas (suites), each with the essence and luxury of Swahili culture, in natural surroundings and with views of the sea and the forest.

Service at The Red Pepper House goes above and beyond expectations. Having only five Nyumbas ensures that the staff have time to pander and attend to every need of their guests. This attention to detail is what puts The Red Pepper House in a league of its own and makes it stand out as the most exclusive hotel on Lamu Island.


Accommodation @The Red Pepper House
• Five private and spacious Nyumbas with a covered living area, veranda, private boma with beach sand plants and open air African shower and a private beach space.
• Each has a discrete private butler to attend to client needs at home and able to accompany on visits and excursions.
• The main house is filled with Swahili art, one off colonial style pieces and antiques from all over the world. There are no walls throughout the main house allowing guests to enjoy views out to the beach and forest that surrounds.
• The Acacia Nyumba, located under a huge Acacia tree is a breathtaking, even larger suite, equipped with a stunning outside bath perfect for honeymoon couples or for those just wanting something extra special.



Wining and dining

The Red Pepper House offers its guests an authentic journey of tastes, ranging from traditional Swahili cooking to the flavours of the Mediterranean. Also, the clients decide when mealtime will be - just like at home.

Activities @The Red Pepper House

• Visits to Lamu town to absorb some of the Swahili culture, craft markets, ruins of the city of Takwa
• Enjoy the 'Forest of the Red Pepper Tree' full of variety of wildlife and fauna including the paradise flycatcher
• Spa treatments
• Dhow cruises including trips to islands, dinner under the stars, sunset cruises
• Fishing by the beach, by motorboat or dhow
• Waterskiing
• Deep sea fishing
• Snorkelling - speedboat or dhow trip to the reefs of Kinyika or Manda Toto to view turtles and dolphins and the infinite variety of fish
• Panoramic flights

Community @The Red Pepper House

The Red Pepper House consider it their obligation to help and to collaborate with the local community, quite apart from the indirect work that is generated by the house, such as fishing, maintenance, etc. They collaborate with the NGO Anidan, which cares for more than 250 children, with dining rooms, schools and a hospital, and provides help for the nearby village of Wyoni and a Borana tribe.