Location: Kenya Coast at the Kenya
Nearest Airport:
Lamu at 4
Miles
Nearest Beach:
beach at 100.0
Metres
Car: not necessary
Lamu Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site as it is the oldest and best preserved Swahili living town in East Africa. Founded in the 14th Century, originally Lamu was one of the main Arabian trading routes. The locals practice a very tolerant form of the Muslim religion. Cars are not used as the streets are so narrow, it is best to explore on foot, by bike or on a donkey. You are never far from the beach which offers all water sports; you can go sea fishing or take a dhow for a romantic trip at sunset. The Lamu Museum is worth a visit, and so is the Lamu Fort, Riyadha Mosque or the Donkey Sanctuary. The coast is a conservation coast line and there is a lot of local interest in turtle conservation. There is also yoga, meditation and beauty treatments available which can be arranged in-house.