It’s a gift you really need to give yourself the fourth annual Lamu yoga festival see hundreds of eager yogis flood to this tropical kenyan paradise to get their zen on beside the sea. Between a range of yoga classes and stretching sands of Lamu’s many beaches this is your perfect chance to pick a […]
Lamu Old Town is the oldest and best-preserved Swahili settlement in East Africa, retaining its traditional functions. Built in coral stone and mangrove timber, the town is characterized by the simplicity of structural forms enriched by such features as inner courtyards, verandas, and elaborately carved wooden doors. Lamu has hosted major Muslim religious festivals since […]
Trips and excursions are best booked directly with the local boat owners and guides in Lamu, for the simple reason that there are no fixed prices and these are best negotiated on the spot. Activities include: Wander around the narrow sandy lanes of Shela Village, it is safe at any time and the local people […]
The Lamu Archipelago is a group of islands located just off the North-Eastern coast of Kenya in the Indian Ocean. Lamu is Kenya’s oldest and best preserved living town and has been classified a UNESCO World Heritage Site to protect its historical value, many buildings date back to the 18th Century or before. Characterized by […]