My son and I finished our mission work in Kenya with a stay in Lamu. Fatuma's towers was a spiritual and amazingly peaceful place. The workers were extremely trust worthy, the food was freaking amazing, and my son made mention to return to Lamu when we returned to Kenya. I am going back to Lamu in 2013 with my youth... More

What a gem of place, beautiful gardens, wonderful design, great staff and the owner Gillies couldn't be more helpful and charming. The food is 5 star and very healthy. I would certainly recommend this place for friends, family, couples or individuals. A wonderful place to relax, unwind and take a break from this ever increasing fast paced world we live... More

Approx 5-7 min walk from beach through Shela residences. Very peaceful property surrounded by trees with views of Shela rooftops. Can enjoy your own space and/or get to know other guests. Owner and guide are very chill/friendly, offered suggestions for activities but not pushy. Chef makes great meals--you can give your preferences or leave it up to him. Bfast included,... More

We spent only Two nights in this fantastic place, but we are planning to ho back soon. Very nice and relaxing atmosphere Very confortable rooms and great food. Fiammetta and gillis tank you for inventing this magic place!

My husband and I stayed in Lamu in late November 2011, just after the kidnappings. As you can imagine, there was tension and fear in the air, and consequently very few tourists in Lamu. Despite this, our stay at Fatuma’s Tower was most definitely the highlight of our trip to Kenya. Gillies’ assistant warmly greeted us at the airport and... More

We stayed at Fatuma's tower in March with our two kids aged 11 and 14. All of Lamu is very quiet and the locals suffering from the lack of tourists. However "hungry" the locals were, we did not feel it as Swahili culture is so positive. Fatuma's tower is at the back of Shella village nestled up against dunes. We... More

I had such a blissful experience across the channel on Manda, that it was initially quite hard to get used to the Shela village experience, but Fatuma's Tower certainly made the transition easy to overcome. Set in beautiful gardens surrounded by wildlife, the place is a haven of relaxation within easy reach of all the activities that the Lamu Archipelago... More

My wife and spend 9 completely splindid days at Fatuma's Tower feeling absolutely safe. The obduction of a French woman some months ago by Somali pirates has left the island of Lamu almost empty of tourists and although this facilitates some obvious advantages for those who actually go there, the locals are suffering badly from this. A shame really as... More

Located in Shela village even sleepier than Lamu itself, if that's even possible, Fatuma's Tower boasts a welcoming host, friendly staff and a delightful surroundings. You can indulge in the daily yoga classes if you like that sort of thing. The food is excellent and you have your own cook who will cook you whatever you like, I would recommend... More