A fort is an unusual find on a deserted beach in Kenya. It stands as an exquisite and stoic tribute to classic Omani architecture, and this unique holiday accommodation has been widely hailed for its beauty and ingenuity. When you see it, it will take your breath away.
Cocooned amongst the dunes of Shela Beach on the island of Lamu, The Fort is beachfront accommodation that epitomises absolute privacy and seclusion. Just imagine having it all to yourself and your personal group of family or friends.
When you know the beach is 14 kilometres long, exclusivity is definitely added to the list of reasons to visit this magnificent seaside sanctuary. Here peace and tranquillity are a given, as are personalised service and ever-warm hospitality.
Built as recently as 2001, The Fort has distinct presence and personality, as if it has always been there.
The Omani-inspired wooden entrance doors, adorned with iron studs, lead into the main level of the property, where expansive arches frame the central courtyard.
Rooms are exquisitely spacious and minimalist, with polished screeded floors, art and traditional furniture collected from around the world.
Beds draped in clouds of netting. Vastly airy and light drenched, each suite has a beautiful view of ocean or garden, and most also look into the cosseted central courtyard and sparkling pool.
The Fort is truly the ultimate secluded romantic getaway and living example of fine and unfettered living.
Revitalise at a hidden getaway
While there is endless beach to walk or run and a tepid ocean to swim in, The Fort also has a spa with a massage area and steam bath – and there’s a dedicated yoga area too.
Relaxation and restoration are high priority here,
Decadent and vibrantly healthy cuisine – all freshly prepared and mostly from the sea, are high priority at this catered luxury accommodation.
It’s an East African oasis par excellence, and having exclusive use of The Fort makes for a dream holiday experience.
Reviewed by Keri Harvey
Edited by Dawn Kennedy