StayLamu · Kenya
Old Town Swahili House
Restored Swahili townhouse with rooftop views over the harbour.
Boutique heritage house$$$$
Lamu County · Kenya
Lamu
Lamu Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the oldest continuously inhabited Swahili settlements in East Africa. Narrow streets, carved doors, donkeys instead of cars and dhow sailing at sunset make it a slow-travel favourite.
About Lamu
Lamu Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and one of the oldest continuously inhabited Swahili settlements in East Africa. Narrow streets, carved doors, donkeys instead of cars and dhow sailing at sunset make it a slow-travel favourite.
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StayDiningLamu · Kenya
Dhow Sunset Dinner
Sail at sunset, then dine on grilled seafood on a sandbank.
Dining on the water$$$$
Lamu Guides & Stories
Travel guideLamu Old Town: A Slow Travel Guide
Donkeys instead of cars, carved Swahili doors and dhows at sunset — how to experience Kenya's most atmospheric island.
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