Kenya Camps & Lodges
Tusitiri Dhow, Lamu, Kenya
A Houseboat in Kenya
Camp Details
The Enasoit Collection story began with a Norwegian family’s love for Africa. Born out of a spirit of adventure, their safari travels evolved into a lifelong journey of exploring Africa’s wild spaces and developing and supporting community and wildlife conservation projects in East Africa.
Thirty years ago the family set down more permanent roots in Kenya and created two enchanting Kenyan retreats. Tusitiri Dhow, a restored traditional dhow based in the Lamu Archipelago, and Enasoit, a private wildlife reserve and luxury tented camp in the foothills of Mount Kenya. Both properties are available for exclusive hire.
Tusitiri Dhow is the family’s coastal home, and their history and love for Kenya is intimately felt through the dhow’s charm and the professionalism of the crew, many of whom have sailed onboard Tusitiri for over twenty years. Tusitiri is one of East Africa’s last large trading dhows and through Tusitiri’s restoration a special part of Kenya’s Swahili cultural heritage is preserved.
WHY CHOOSE TUSITIRI DHOW?
- Tusitiri is available for multi day safaris as well as one or half day excursions from Lamu.
- All safaris on Tusitiri, whether day excursions or for one or more nights, are booked on an exclusive basis, and are tailor-made for each booking depending on guests interests as well as the seasons and the tides.
- Tusitiri offers guests an unusual and enchanting combination of simplicity and indulgence, customized for Western guests while remaining traditional in design and spirit.
- Nights are spent on white linen bedrolls under the stars and meals, usually fresh seafood and local produce, accompanied by excellent house wines, are taken al fresco on the deck.
Questions about Tusitiri Dhow
Where do guests sleep on board?
Nights are spent on white linen bedrolls under the stars on deck, which is part of the appeal of a traditional dhow. Meals, usually fresh seafood and local produce with house wines, are also taken al fresco on deck. The style is a mix of simplicity and indulgence rather than cabins and corridors.
Do we have to book several nights?
Not necessarily. Tusitiri runs multi-day safaris as well as one-day and half-day excursions from Lamu, and every trip, however short, is booked exclusively. Itineraries are tailor-made around your interests, the season and the tides, so no two charters run quite the same way.
What is included in the charter rate?
Rates start at US$4,740 for a group of six in 2025 and US$4,950 in 2026, covering exclusive use of the dhow, full-board accommodation, house and premium wines, spirits, beers and soft drinks, local boat transfers, onboard Wi-Fi where there is signal, limited laundry and two hours a day on the speedboats.
Activities
Tusitiri Dhow, Lamu, Kenya Rates, Activities & Amenities
Rates
| Year | Season | Type | Rates |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | 1 January – 30 April; 1 August – 31 December | Group of 6 | US $ 4740 |
| 2026 | 1 January – 30 April; 1 August – 31 December | Group of 6 | US $ 4950 |
Rates are Per House / Villa unless otherwise specified.
Inclusions
Tusitiri Dhow rates include:
• Exclusive use of Tusitiri Dhow
• Full board accommodation
• House and premium wines and spirits, beers and soft drinks
• Local boat transfers
• Wi-Fi onboard (where signal is available)
• Laundry (limited)
• 2 hours per day on our speed boats (21ft 50hp and 23ft 85hp) for water-skiing, wake-boarding, cultural visits and creek fishing
• 1 hour per day on the Express (31ft 400hp deep sea fishing boat), which can be accumulated
Questions about Tusitiri Dhow
Where do guests sleep on board?
Nights are spent on white linen bedrolls under the stars on deck, which is part of the appeal of a traditional dhow. Meals, usually fresh seafood and local produce with house wines, are also taken al fresco on deck. The style is a mix of simplicity and indulgence rather than cabins and corridors.
Do we have to book several nights?
Not necessarily. Tusitiri runs multi-day safaris as well as one-day and half-day excursions from Lamu, and every trip, however short, is booked exclusively. Itineraries are tailor-made around your interests, the season and the tides, so no two charters run quite the same way.
What is included in the charter rate?
Rates start at US$4,740 for a group of six in 2025 and US$4,950 in 2026, covering exclusive use of the dhow, full-board accommodation, house and premium wines, spirits, beers and soft drinks, local boat transfers, onboard Wi-Fi where there is signal, limited laundry and two hours a day on the speedboats.
Activities
Child Policy
Children of all ages are welcome at Tusitiri Dhow.
Questions about Tusitiri Dhow
Where do guests sleep on board?
Nights are spent on white linen bedrolls under the stars on deck, which is part of the appeal of a traditional dhow. Meals, usually fresh seafood and local produce with house wines, are also taken al fresco on deck. The style is a mix of simplicity and indulgence rather than cabins and corridors.
Do we have to book several nights?
Not necessarily. Tusitiri runs multi-day safaris as well as one-day and half-day excursions from Lamu, and every trip, however short, is booked exclusively. Itineraries are tailor-made around your interests, the season and the tides, so no two charters run quite the same way.
What is included in the charter rate?
Rates start at US$4,740 for a group of six in 2025 and US$4,950 in 2026, covering exclusive use of the dhow, full-board accommodation, house and premium wines, spirits, beers and soft drinks, local boat transfers, onboard Wi-Fi where there is signal, limited laundry and two hours a day on the speedboats.
Activities
Activities
Amenities
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