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Lamu

Coast

Lamu

Swahili Stone Town and Silent Shores

1 tour 1 place to stay From KES 88,000

Lamu Old Town is the oldest continuously inhabited Swahili settlement in East Africa and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There are almost no vehicles on the island; donkeys and dhows still do the work.

Days are spent wandering the coral-stone alleyways, sailing at sunset, and lying on the empty twelve-kilometre stretch of Shela beach. It suits travellers who want atmosphere and quiet over resort facilities.

Flights connect Lamu with Nairobi and Mombasa daily.

What makes it worth the trip

  • UNESCO Swahili Old Town
  • Sunset dhow sailing
  • Twelve kilometres of empty beach at Shela
  • Swahili architecture and carved doors
  • Fresh seafood and local cuisine
  • Lamu Cultural Festival in November

Where it is

Lamu, Coast, Kenya

Ways to get there

Tours visiting Lamu

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Where to stay

Accommodation in Lamu

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