Lamu Island Tours
3 Days 2 Nights - Lamu Beach
Holidays
Highlights: Lamu a fantastic place wrapped in medieval romance, Remote and
self contained, it is a place, which offers an unmatched cultural feast and
a traditional architectural style. It has successfully retained its
traditions and heritage over the centuries. Once a thriving port town, today
Lamu is reputed among the tourists as a relaxed destination with a glorious
past. While exploring its markets and colorful lanes using a donkey, a taxi
or just walking get a glimpse of the Swahili's culture. The relaxed
lifestyle of the people and their willingness to help in every possible way
added to your visit. Have a wonderful time in Lamu and for in love with it
for a day.
Itinerary:
Day 1: Arrival
-Nairobi-Lamu
On arrival the day before or in the early morning at Jomo Kenyatta airport
you will be transferred to the domestic flight wing in the same airport and
fly to fly to Manda Island and on arrival you will be transferred to the
island by ferry and then taken for breakfast on one of the restaurants on
the island. (We assume that you arrive at Nairobi Airport. Please, indicate
your entry point into Kenya)
Lunch, Dinner and overnight stay at Peponi Hotel.
Day 2: Lamu
After breakfast you will start off your Full day exploring and shopping with
by starting off at Donkey Sanctuary and if you want you may get to enjoy a
donkey ride along the streets of Lamu. Later visit the Lamu museum and the
Swahili museum house.
Donkey Sanctuary: Located on the northern part of Lamu, close to waterfront,
it is a place where sick donkeys are given good care and treatment. After
the treatment, they are set free to enjoy their natural habitat
Lamu Museum: Built in 1891, the Lamu Museum was the former residence of the
British Governors during the colonial era. Here, you will experience and
learn about the rich Swahili culture that is ever so evident in Lamu Town.
On the entrance of the museum, there are some photographs of Lamu taken by
French Photographer, Guillain. In the lobby to the right is a Swahili
kitchen with pestles and mortars and vermicelli presses. The ground floor
had a breathtaking collection of 18th century Kidaka plasterwork, carved
Lamu throne chairs with wicker seats, and elaborately carved Lamu
headboards.
Upstairs there is an amazing collection of weapons and costumes dating back
to 18th century.
Swahili House Museum: It was a traditional Swahili House restored with all
the traditional Swahili furniture. Visit the various sections of the museum
and view the various colors of Swahili culture
Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and overnight stay at Peponi Hotel.
Day 3: Lamu-Departure
After breakfast visit
the Lamu fort and later if time allows take a dip in the shelly
beachon the North end of the Lamu Island is the beautiful
stretch of white sand and tiny broken sea shells. The walk
from main Lamu town is only about a mile and a half and well
worth it due to the locals you meet on the way. Take a sip
of the Swahili tea and snacks before being transferred to
the airport by first taking the ferry to Manda Island and
then driving a short
distance to the airport for your departure.
As you head towards
Lamu Fort, while passing through the colorful
streets of Lamu,watch the peopleengaged in daily activities.In
the past ithas served as both a fort and prison. There was
an exhibition on theenvironment, a shop and a library, plus
a café overlooking the busy squareat the entrance.
The tile awning over the verandah at the front wasoriginally
of makuti thatch. Inside internal walkways and awnings surrounded
a central courtyard.
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