Lamu Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town on Lamu Island, Kenya
About Lamu
This is the main town on Lamu Island which is in turn part of the Lamu Archipelago. Lamu is vastly different from most cities in Kenya, most particularly due to the almost complete lack of motor vehicles and corresponding traffic. Culturally Lamu also differs from interior of the country as it has retained its historic character as the oldest continually inhabited town in the country and one of the most important Swahili settlements. Lamu's religious history as an Islamic center is also immediately evident as most residents wear traditional robes and headscarves along with the dozens of mosques that broadcast the call to prayer throughout the day. The Old Town is located on Lamu's North-Eastern shore. The Southern coast of Lamu is a 12 km long sand beach called "Shela Beach". About 3 km So
Top Attractions in Lamu
Explore the best things to see and do in Lamu:
- ★Covered Market
- ★Dhow sailing
- ★Kipungani Beach
- ★Kite surfing
- ★Lamu Fort
- ★Lamu Museum
- ★Manda Bay
- ★Manda Beach
Where to Eat in Lamu
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Labanda
- 🍴Peponi Hotel Restaurant
- 🍴The Seafront Cafe
- 🍴Umalila
- 🍴Whispers Café
Where to Stay in Lamu
- 🏨Jahazi House
- 🏨Jambo House
- 🏨Jua House
- 🏨Kijani Hotel
- 🏨New Mahrus Hotel
- 🏨Peponi Hotel
Lamu Travel Guide Sections
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