Things to do in Lamu Island

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Things to Do in Lamu Island

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  • Dena D
    Bethlehem, PA79 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Fascinating confluence of many cultures. The manager of my hotel set me up with a terrific guide for only 1500 Kenya shillings and we walked around for a couple of hours. Lamu is very hot and sunny but the Old Town is shady because the streets are so narrow (people give way to donkeys). Everyone is very friendly, as is true all over Kenya. If you are staying on a different beach (e.g., Shela) you can come over by boat.
    Written February 15, 2024
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  • Jonathan K
    Princeton, NJ547 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    Nice little little local museum with interesting artifacts. Like a lot of small museums, it's inexplicably text-heavy. As noted in other reviews, Oman paid for the museum's restoration and in return a large portion of the second floor is now devoted to a celebration of Oman society and its king. Go here first and your admission to the (completely uneventful) fort is free.
    Written October 7, 2023
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  • RoamerWanderer89
    New Delhi, India632 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    You need to take a boat to reach this fort. Some parts of the fort are restored. This fort is awesome.
    Written February 1, 2019
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  • Joffe
    New York City, NY22 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    This is a wonderful long beach, with beautiful white sands and perfect water for swimming. Best visited early in the morning during the hotter times of year — and a dream when that coincides with low tide. (It gets a little narrow but doesn’t disappear at high tide).

    Suggest dressing modestly when not swimming. Most of the tourists do — with a wrap, kikoi, t-short, or a big dress. Those who don’t are few and tend to stand out.
    Written January 2, 2024
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  • Gabriela Z
    15 contributions
    4.0 of 5 bubbles
    You learn about the past German activity on the island including a collection of German East Africa stamps and coins.
    It's interesting to visit if you have already visited the Fort as the ticket is valid for both (500Ksh) when visited in 1 day.
    Written November 6, 2022
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  • Olivia F
    Luxembourg, Luxembourg, Luxembourg7 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Beautiful place in the heart of Shela, treatment was great (I had a massage), I highly recommand this place.
    Written November 20, 2021
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  • Caris G
    4 contributions
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    We had an amazing trip to manda toto!! The crew were very friendly, funny and entertaining. They took us snorkeling whilst the others prepared a wonderful fresh meal on the dhow. Highly recommend this trip, very peaceful, relaxing and beautiful !!
    Written March 5, 2024
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  • Ilham M
    1 contribution
    5.0 of 5 bubbles
    Turkey trip was one of the best trips. Can’t wait for another international trip organised by you. Keep up the good work you’re doing. May Allah bless and put barakah in your business. 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟 for halal safari
    Written May 24, 2022
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