Karibu Lamu
Skyward Airlines operates daily flights to Lamu.
Lamu
Lamu, Kenya’s oldest continually inhabited town, offers a captivating blend of Swahili culture and history. Strolling through Lamu Old Town’s narrow streets, you’ll encounter intricately carved wooden doors and bustling markets. The island’s pristine beaches, especially near Shela village, invite relaxation. Visitors can also enjoy dhow cruises, explore coral reefs, and experience vibrant festivals like the Lamu Cultural Festival. With its rich heritage and serene atmosphere, Lamu provides a unique and enriching travel experience.
Daily flights to Lamu
Renowned for its many festivals‚ architecture‚ long sandy beaches‚ rolling sand dunes‚ turquoise seas‚ bounteous marine life‚ sea food‚ lush mangrove forests and river estuaries‚ Lamu remains a sight to behold and has been dubbed “Island of Festivals”.
Donkeys still remain the main mode of transportation and the inhabitants still follow old age trades of dhow building and sailing. Skyward Airlines offers cheap daily flights to Lamu via Mombasa and Malindi.
Breathtaking Beaches
Stroll along breathtaking picturesque sandy white beaches of Lamu characterized by turquoise seas. The views are postcard perfect and strolling along these picturesque beaches in the early morning can be the perfect way to start the day.
Enjoy Delicious Seafood
Many of the fishermen on the island also double up as some of the best grillers in town. You will find them roasting a whole array of fresh seafood in the evening from octopus tentacle to shrimp and snapper.
Learn about the donkeys
Walking is still the most common mode of transport in Lamu. Second to this‚ donkeys are commonplace‚ and you will see them everywhere. They are vital to life here‚ especially in some of the more remote islands of the archipelago‚ for transport‚ farming and mining. In Lamu town‚ there is a Donkey Sanctuary where you can learn more about the team and their work over the last several years. They try to rehabilitate and protect the donkeys by making sure they are not overworked or suffer from wounds from their harnesses and loads. This can be a great project to visit and support for animal lovers and anyone else interested in preserving this traditional way of life.
Ride a Dhow boat
Many of the fishermen on the island also double up as some of the best grillers in town. You will find them roasting a whole array of fresh seafood in the evening from octopus tentacle to shrimp and snapper.
Indulge in Swahili street food
