Woman reading in the pool with Mbibo House in the background

Karibu, Mbibo

Mbibo, Your Next Lamu Holiday Rental

Welcome to Mbibo House, a luxury 4-bed villa with private pool in Shela Village, Lamu that sleeps 8 people. This serene hideaway nestled in the dunes is just a 10-minute stroll from Shela village.

Mbibo House was born from a love of Lamu’s slow rhythms, its rich Swahili culture, and the wild beauty of the dunes. Built using traditional techniques and local materials, our home is designed to breathe – to keep you cool, comfortable, and connected to nature.

See The House

Warm sunlight shining through a full length door into a bedroom

a close up shot of plump blue pillows on a made up bed

a shot showing natural tones and a set dining table

this shows palm trees and a woman showering under the pool shower in the garden

a shot of a bed under a beautifully draped mosquito net

What Our Guests Are Saying

"A beautiful place to stay in Lamu. Hannah was responsive, helpful and flexible. The property was very well maintained and clean. Lawrence, the chef, was the absolute highlight. It’s a great place and our kids loved the pool. We would absolutely come back! Thanks Hannah!"

Samir, Canada
"6 star ⭐ Do not hesitate. You’ve found the best Lamu (Shella) experience! Two families, 4 teens and we all had the best time ever. Hannah is absolutely lovely and having her next door is great. The team are terrific, we felt incredibly well looked after. Lawrence the chef can easily open his own restaurants. He made the teens wake up for breakfast!!! "

Magdalene, UK
"Our stay at Hannah's villa in Shela was nothing short of a dream - my friends and I felt right at home from the moment we stepped foot in her beautiful home. Hannah was extremely helpful from start to finish, giving us great local recommendations and helping us book activities on the island, and checking in once in a while to make sure we had everything we needed."

Clara, France
"We celebrated the new year in the best style with a gorgeous and magical stay at Hannah's place in beautiful Shela, Lamu. The house and pool are truly amazing, nestled in the sand dunes a short walk through the evocative Shela town from the jetty. From the moment we booked Hannah was fantastic with helping us arrange everything from restaurants, tour guides and babysitters plus an unforgettable NYE party experience."

Catherine, UK