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Lamu Old Town Cultural Escape
Lamu Old Town, Lamu County, Kenya
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2 Days
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Max People : 19
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Wifi Available
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Year-round · Lamu Cultural Festival usually in November
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Min Age: All ages
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Pickup: Airpot
Description
Lamu is a UNESCO World Heritage Swahili town with no cars, only donkeys and dhows. Explore coral-stone houses and hand-carved doors, sail at sunset and slow down to the rhythm of the Indian Ocean coast.
Price Includes
Boat transfers between Manda airstrip and Lamu
One night in an Old Town guesthouse with breakfast
Guided Old Town walking tour
Sunset dhow sail
Drinking water
Price Excludes
Flights to and from Manda
Museum and fort entry fees
Meals not listed
Tips
Travel Styles
Cultural
Nature & Adventure
Marine
Independent
Activities
Festival & Events
Special Interest
Facilities
Wifi
Gymnasium
Mountain Bike
Aerobics Room
Itinerary
Boat transfer from Manda airstrip, then a guided walk through the old town: the Lamu Museum, the fort, the carved doors and the donkey sanctuary. Sunset dhow sail.
A morning in Shela village and on its long beach, then the boat back to Manda for your flight.
Location
FAQs
Fly to Manda Island airstrip, usually from Wilson Airport in Nairobi or from Mombasa or Malindi. A short boat ride takes you across the channel to Lamu town, and it is included.
Yes. The town is walkable and friendly, although the lanes are narrow and busy with donkeys.
Lamu is a conservative Muslim town. Please cover shoulders and knees in town; swimwear is fine on Shela beach.
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