No cars, no rush. A Swahili house in Shela, dhow sailing at sunset and the oldest living town in Kenya.
Lamu is the Kenyan coast as it was a century ago. You fly into Manda, cross by boat to Shela village and settle into a traditional Swahili house or boutique hotel with rooftop views over the channel. Days are spent on the empty 12-kilometre beach, exploring Lamu Old Town’s carved doors and museums, or sailing on a dhow with a seafood lunch cooked on board.
Flight to Manda, boat transfer to Shela, afternoon on the beach.
Guided walk through Lamu Old Town and the Lamu Museum, sunset dhow sail.
Beach, swimming or a dhow trip to Manda Toto for snorkelling and a grilled fish lunch.
Boat to Manda airport and flight to Nairobi.
Best Value 4 Days / 3 Nights
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