Lamu is the oldest continuously inhabited Swahili settlement in East Africa. Donkeys are the only transport. We base you in a rooftop room in the old town, with dhow trips to Manda and Shela beaches.
Lamu Island · Cultural Experiences
Lamu Old Town — 3 Days
UNESCO World Heritage Swahili old town — dhow sailing, narrow alleys, and zero cars on the island.
⏱ 3 days
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⛰ Easy
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💰 $ 490 per person
·# BMS-LAMUOLD
The journey
Made for the way you want to travel.
⭐ Highlights
- UNESCO World Heritage old town
- Donkey-only transport
- Dhow sailing to Shela beach
- Lamu Museum
- Swahili cuisine
🛤 Plan by day
Day 1
Nairobi → Lamu
Morning flight from Nairobi to Manda airstrip. Boat transfer to Lamu old town. Afternoon orientation walk.
Activities: Flight, boat transfer, walk
Stay: Lamu Guesthouse
Meals: Breakfast
Altitude: 0 m
Day 2
Full Day Lamu
Morning dhow trip to Shela beach and Manda Island. Afternoon at Lamu Museum. Evening rooftop dinner.
Activities: Dhow cruise, museum
Stay: Lamu Guesthouse
Meals: Breakfast
Altitude: 0 m
Day 3
Lamu → Nairobi
Morning at leisure. Boat to Manda, flight to Nairobi for international connection.
Activities: Boat, flight
Stay: —
Meals: Breakfast
Altitude: 0 m
✓ Included
- Old town guesthouse 2 nights
- Daily breakfast
- Airport transfers
- Dhow trip to Shela
- Lamu Museum entry
✗ Not included
- International flights
- Lunch and dinner
- Drinks
- Optional dhow sunset cruise
- Tips
🎒 What to bring
- Modest clothing (Muslim majority area)
- Light cotton
- Sun protection
- Sandals
- Camera