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drug Says: LAmu's a fascinating place to be seen by the tourists in Kenya. WHY? that's as simple as it's weird. Imagine such a town in which there's no traffic (NO CAR, NO HORN)... so all you have to do is relax and listen to silence... whenever you get bored; never stop! take a boat...
stellar369 Says: There are so many things to do in and from Lamu! Full Moon Sail with a Moonlit Beach BBQ and Bonfire with a small group, Snorkeling, Windsurfing, Deep Sea Fishing, Yoga, Fine Dining, Daytrips etc. Please email me for an insiders list and contact info pricing on activities!
11 Reviews and 33 Opinions The Majlis, is a gateway to escape for a couple. I went there with my spouse. The interiors are so...
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Alice house: Lamu luxury houses
Smileone21 Says: Alice House is a newly restored traditional Swahili stone house situated in front of harbour in Lamu stone town. Features:Offers 2 double bedrooms with en-suite 4 bathrooms, library, dining room and coffee loungeJacuzzi spa added for refreshing and soothingShaded rooftop...
Lamu House Rental: Perfect, quality rental house
Smileone21 Says: Lamu House Rental, perfect rent house provider in lamu. Luxury houses, beach houses, luxury villas and swahili properties are amazing. Quality for serve is good. look them here "http://www.lamu-house-rental.com"
Bahari and Stopover: Great Mid-range guesthouses in Shela Village
islandgirlmanhattan Says: It's really hard to find mid-range accommodations on Lamu via Internet. I finally stumbled onto a site for a tiny company called nature + culture, run by a (very cute!) guy named Gabriel. His partner does all the emails, and she gave us a number of choices in Shela, which is...
Bahari Guesthouse: Paradise on earth....Shella village (Lamu, Kenya)
rosysophie Says: Bahari hotel is right on the sea... when the tide is in you can jump of the top balcony in to the sea (great fun, big height!). the stunning roof top balcony is incredibly relaxing, a breathtaking seaview where you can see all the dhows off on sailing trips or docked just...
Private Houses, Hotels: Getting the Best Deal Means Hiring a Local to Book
islandgirl3 Says: Gabriel Suleiman, who runs a small ecotourism company, can find you a place that I'm sure will be cheaper than Stone House or Jannat House, particularly if you book on your own, and also cheaper than anything a company that is not based on Lamu will find for you. He's...
“Bahari Guest House”: Best Hotel Accommodation
Waxbag Says: Offers airy rooms with views of the Indian Ocean. Rooms are large with queen size bed, ceiling fan, mosquito nets, and self contained shower and bathroom. Price includes large breakfast. Staff is friendly and eager to serve. Price $12 US for double, but prices can be...
Lamu Achipelago: A room with a view
bibi_kali_sana Says: Pronounced Archi-pi-la-go by the locals, thist guest house is found on the seafront,a few minutes walk to your left as you get of the boat from the mainland.Ask any of the tauts on the dockside to show you the way and they will happily carry your luggage there,dont forget to...
Email me for more info on Lamu: Hotels Inns Houses in Lamu
stellar369 Says: There are a wide range of hotels, inns, bed and breakfasts and guest houses as well as private homes for rent with or without cook/housekeeper available in Lamu. I have personally seen and or stayed at each I recommend so email me for more info!
Fresh Seafood, Curries, African Cuisine, Swahili Dishes or Continental, the choice is yours here!
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Favorite Dish: Jumbo Prawns in Butter Sauce, Tamarind Fish, Coconut Curries, Filet Mignon, Nyama Choma, Samosas, Chai and Mandazi for Breakfast!, Fresh Fruit Drinks!.....
Written Oct 25, 2004
You might ask what on earth there is to do on an Islamic Island at night??!!?
The answer is LOTS and its all simply divine...This is NOT your tourist trap pub crawl..... (although I can give you the Lamu Drinks Hop from Sunset to Late....)
Drinks after Dark....
Full Moon Parties
Evening Starry Sky Sails
Sunset Adventures
Private Gatherings
Local Events
Special Evenings
Cultural Evenings
I can definitley offer some good advice here, email me for info!
Dress Code: Casual or Dressy always be Respectful....
Written Oct 25, 2004
Getting To and Around Lamu and outer regions can be challenging and expensive but it does NOT have to be...
It took me at least two months to figure out all the options and how to navigate the numerous choices.
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Written Oct 25, 2004
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What to buy: Email me for a list as well as exotic shopping HIDDEN LAMU!
Here are a few examples:
Kikois
Art
Carved Items
Paintings
Furniture
What to pay: Budget Guides from Low to High....
Written Oct 25, 2004
Please email me for more extensive email on this subject, there are many things to be aware of to get the maximum pleasure out of your trip to Lamu.....and the minimum pain!
Written Oct 25, 2004
Luggage and bags: Here is a sample of things you WILL need and can not get readily once there....
Anti Malarials
Malarial Cure
Calamine Lotion
Detergent (small bag)
Bug Spray
Tea Tree Oil or Antiseptic Spray
Pad and Pen
Flashlight
There are many more essentials and some items you may want to bring to make you a lot more comfortable in Lamu, including some apparel......email me for the LIST!
Updated Oct 25, 2004
Mangroves are weird trees that grow half in, half out of the water, depending on the tides. They're also becoming rare. 70 percent of Kenya's remaining mangroves are in the Lamu archipelago.
I had the most interesting trip to an outfit that's practising sustainable forestry. The guy who runs the business is very well-versed and enthusiastic! I was sure he'd studied forestry at a university but he told me he just went to primary school, and he's had a lot of workshops on how to do the right thing in this ecosystem. Very cool. In the old days, the woodcutters here rotated their timber cutting, and kept the forest in good condition, but the building boom on nearby Manda Island, where wealthy foreigners are building McMansions, has screwed that up.
This guy is doing good work, keeping this ecosystem alive, and it's really interesting to learn the different species of mangroves, six in all.
The only outfit that offers this trip, as far as I know, is nature + culture. (They also can hook you up with the only guy on the island who does a birdwatching day trip.) Their website is www.lamutravel.com, and the owner's name is Gabriel Suleiman. They also do the standard town tours, etc., and a camping trip to Kiwayu, the island inside a biosphere reserve. Nice stuff. The phone number is 011 254 0 734 945 778 (from the U.S.); leave off the first six digits in Kenya (I think!) Anyway, check the website.
Written Sep 22, 2008
Phone: 011 254 0 734 945 778
Website: www.lamutravel.com
Lamu house, Affordable price, good principle
Qutesmile Says: Hi all, last few days i were in Lamu, its one of my favourite place. Travel on Donkey, sleep on luxurious dhows gave me good experience. its my dream place also, that i love of traditional swahili culture. Lamu is the quiet place for all your dream holiday. i took the rent...
My General Tips from Two Years on Lamu....
stellar369 Says: How to get there and around....Where to Stay and EatWhat to Do and SeeCustoms and ConductThe LanguageWho to MeetNightlife on LamuBudget TipsLuxery TipsHidden LamuTours/Activities/OperatorsDay Trips and Overnight TripsCommunication while on LamuPacking/Comfort TipsHealth and...
Similar to the more famous Zanzibar 500 km south, Lamu was a busy island trading post exporting mangrove poles, tortoise shells, ivory and African slaves. The first overseas visitors along the east......
There are two travelogue albums on Lamu Island and more info on Shela Travel Page! Please email me for insider info and tips on Lamu. I lived on Lamu for two years and still have many friends...
Archipelago guest house, pronounced archi-pi-la-go by the locals is just a short walk along the sea wall to your left when you get off the boat from the mainland.Ask any of the tauts at the dockside...
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