Fly Skyward To Lamu
With its narrow, donkey-trodden alleyways, carved wooden doors, wailing muezzins and rolling sand dunes, Lamu Island truly is a world apart from the likes of Malindi and Mombasa further down the coast. The Lamu Archipelago consists of numerous Islands which reek of historical gems, golden beaches and some of the liveliest people on earth. Lamu is Kenya’s oldest continually inhabited town, and was one of the original Swahili settlements along coastal East Africa, founded in 1370. With
Easter Faster Approaching, Here Are Some Suggestions of Some of The Top Things You Can Do While On A Visit to Lamu.
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Hike the Sand Dunes of Shela – Lamu
Right behind the town of Shela, loom great sand dunes sheltering it from the ocean winds. The dunes provide stunning views of Shela, the ocean and the sky. Thus form one of the many reasons you’ll enjoy a day hike through Shela.
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Sign up for Yoga
Lamu has become a major attraction for yoga enthusiasts. Two yoga teachers have started centers that offer classes in both Ashtanga, Hatha as well as natural holistic healing. Lamu Yoga is recommended as a form of exercise and fitness. Fatuma’s tower & Banana house both have good reputation of hosting big Yoga retreats.
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Take a Dhow Sail
Dhow sailing trips can be organised ranging from a two-hour sunset “sun-downer” trip, to moonlight cruises during the full moon and dinner on a secluded beach that only appears once a month for a few days. Dhows are beautiful hand-carved traditional wooden Swahili sailing boats. The trip can include a traditional grilled seafood Swahili meal on a beach and/or snorkeling and fishing if requested.
There are plenty of options for dhow trips around the archipelago.
For Bookings
Call; +254709786000 / 0740410700