Kenya North Coast / Lamu Archipelago 2 tours

Lamu Old Town

UNESCO-listed Swahili island town — no cars, just dhows and donkeys.

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Country

Kenya

Region

North Coast / Lamu Archipelago

Best time

July–October; January–March

About Lamu Old Town

Lamu is the oldest continually inhabited Swahili settlement in East Africa — a UNESCO World Heritage site with no cars, just dhows, donkeys and coral-rag alleys. Annual cultural festivals, rooftop guesthouses and Shela Beach.

Highlights

  • UNESCO Swahili town
  • Dhow sailing & Shela Beach
  • Lamu Cultural Festival
  • Manda Bay

Best time to visit

July–October; January–March

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