Remote and dreamy.

Set in an archipelago of coral fringed island, swaying palm trees, multi-colored birds, scents and aromas of spices known and unknown, the muhadeen calling for prayer, children singing in the Madrasas, braying donkeys, wheel barrels needing a severe oiling rolling along cobbled streets, a friendly call to Ahmed  and a world of other strange sounds all echo a melody that describes Lamu.

A trading town for hundreds of years between Arabia and India buying and selling spices, ivory, mangrove poles has produced a wonderful and vibrant culture and people known as the Swahili.

Transportation on Lamu today is still by foot, donkey or dhow. There are no cars on the island

 

Baytil Ajaib, meaning the House of Wonder, an 18^th century palatial townhouse with only two rooms and two suites, meticulously restored by the proprietors Norbert Herget and Paul Weaver invites the discerning traveler to a world in and around Baytil Ajaib that will enraptures all your senses.

 

Decorated with authentic Swahili furniture and antiques collected from around the world only accentuate the setting of this 18^th century living experience.

 

Guests who have been kind enough to grace the hotel were The American Ambassador to Kenya and Mr.& Mrs. Riccardo Mutti, the musical director of La Scala, who upon his visit exclaimed” Baytil is like a dramatic historical stage setting at La Scala, except it’s real.”

Seated on the highest point of the island thus providing guests with majestic views of the entire city and sunset to stagger the imagination. 

Many wishing to be private rent the entire hotel, which accommodates a maximum of ten guests.

Intimacy and personal are the key words at the very core of Baytil Ajaib. Permit us to enrapture your senses.  

There are two airline companies arriving daily to Lamu. Two flights arrive daily from Nairobi and one from Mombasa . All flights land on Manda island and a boat will take the passengers across to Lamu.

On arrival at the Manda airstrip, on Manda Island , you will be met by the proprietor of Baytil Ajaib, Mr. Paul Weaver. He will help you collect your luggage, provide porters and cart to carry it to the Manda jetty and escort you by boat to the islands of Lamu and on to Baytil Ajaib.

This is all included in the price .