4 Days 3 Nights Lamu from Nairobi

4 Days 3 Nights Lamu from Nairobi

Lamu is a place like no other, a peaceful tropical island where life is lived at it’s own relaxed rhythm.

The island itself is a beautiful place of rolling dunes and endless beaches, where tiny villages nestle among coconut and mango plantations and lateen sailed dhows ply the waters. But Lamu’s real attraction is its Old town.

The town of Lamu began life as a 14th century Swahili settlement, but the island has seen many visitors and influences, including Portuguese explorers, Turkish traders and the Omani Arabs. All left their mark, but Lamu developed its own particular culture, which has ultimately endured.

Lamu’s narrow streets remain unchanged, and in the markets and squares around the fort life moves at the same pace as it always has. There are no vehicles on this island, and the donkey and the dhow remain the dominant form of transport.

The people of Lamu are great believers in tradition and custom, and this is a strong society built on a respect for the past.

Itinerary

Day 1: Nairobi – Lamu

Stop At: Lamu Old Town, Lamu Island Kenya
We will meet you at the airport to catch your mid-morning flight to Lamu. Upon arrival be met and transferred by speed boat to hotel for check in. Spend the rest of the day at leisure.
Lunch, dinner and overnight at Kijani hotel.

Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Kijani hotel

Day 2: Lamu town

Stop At: Lamu Museum, Lamu Island Kenya
The tour includes: Lamu Fort, museums, Lamu Market, Germany post office (the first post office in Lamu), Furniture stores and the Donkey Sanctuary. Lamu’s narrow streets remain untouched, the markets the fort life moves at the same pace as it always has. The donkey and the dhow remain the prevailing form of transport there are no cars in Lamu Island. After the Lamu tour, will be heading for lunch and a bit of afternoon nap before heading for sunset cruise in the evening. The sunset cruise is totally tranquil and romantic. Discover the mangrove bushes and different types of birds from the dhow; see a clear view of Shela village and Lamu town from the Takwa channel. For the photographers this is the best opportunity to have a photo shoot of the marvelous scene of the sunset. Dinner and overnight at Kijani hotel.


Duration: 6 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at kijani hotel

Day 3: Fishing & Barbeque or Snorkeling

Stop At: Lamu Old Town, Lamu Island Kenya
Immediately after breakfast we will embark on a half day sailing, fishing and swimming. The fishing session is for about 2 hrs and later have the rest of the time to swim and explore the Manda beach. The dhow is equipped with fishing lines and bait. Lunch barbaque is served in the dhow or at the beach. Return to the hotel in the afternoon for dinner and overnight.
Duration: 5 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: overnight at Kijani hotel

Day 4: Lamu – Nairobi

Stop At: Lamu Mysteries, Lamu Island 80500 Kenya
Departure As usual breakfast will be served at your hotel. You will have all the morning hours to stroll by the beach, buy some souvenirs and enjoy last view of the island. After lunch you will be transferred to Manda Airstrip to catch the afternoon flight to Nairobi
Duration: 3 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
No accommodation included on this day.