Peponi Hotel is a stylish, beachfront hotel in a prime spot on Shela, it started life as a small Inn in the 1960’s.
Owned and run by the Korschen family it has grown over the years to a 28 room hotel, the rooms are divided into suites, superior and standard rooms. All of the rooms are different, they each have ocean views.
Aside from enjoying long walks on the beach and simply relaxing you can explore Shela town, visit the Takwa Ruins, go out on a dhow, fish, water ski or get involved in the turtle project.
Flights to Lamu land on Manda Island and you are then transferred by boat to the hotel.
About This Area
The Lamu Archipelago is located just two degrees south of the equator. The largest islands in the archipelago are Pate, Lamu, and Manda, while the smaller ones include Manda Toto and Kiwayu. The islands are separated from the mainland by narrow channels lined with dense mangrove forests protected from the Indian Ocean by coral reefs and large sand dunes.
Lamu Town, situated on Lamu Island, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is recognized as Kenya's oldest town. It is believed to have been visited by Zheng He from China in the early 1400s. Lamu Old Town is the oldest and best-preserved Swahili settlement in East Africa, retaining its traditional functions. Built in coral stone and mangrove timber, the town is characterized by the simplicity of structural forms enriched by such features as inner courtyards, verandas, and elaborately carved wooden doors.