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Lamu Island Heritage

Nairobi → Lamu Island → Shela Beach

Lamu Island is a living museum of Swahili civilisation — a UNESCO World Heritage site where donkeys still outnumber cars and the call to prayer echoes through centuries-old coral stone alleys. This four-day cultural immersion connects you to the rhythms of coastal Kenya.

From hands-on Swahili cooking classes to sunset dhow cruises and the tranquil sands of Shela Beach, every day reveals a new layer of this extraordinary island's heritage.

Highlights

UNESCO World Heritage site
Swahili cooking class
Dhow sunset cruise
Shela Beach

Day-by-Day Itinerary

Fly to Lamu
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Fly to Lamu

Domestic flight from Nairobi to Lamu. Boat transfer to your Swahili townhouse hotel. Evening walking tour through the atmospheric Old Town.

🍽️ Dinner🏨 Lamu House Hotel, Lamu Old Town
Old Town Heritage & Swahili Cuisine
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Old Town Heritage & Swahili Cuisine

Guided heritage tour of Lamu Old Town — the Swahili House Museum, Fort, and craft workshops. Hands-on Swahili cooking class for lunch.

🍽️ Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner🏨 Lamu House Hotel, Lamu Old Town
Shela Beach & Dhow Sunset
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Shela Beach & Dhow Sunset

Beach day on the pristine sands of Shela. Late afternoon sunset dhow cruise with fresh seafood dinner aboard.

🍽️ Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner🏨 Lamu House Hotel, Lamu Old Town
Departure
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Departure

Morning at leisure for last-minute exploring, then flight back to Nairobi.

🍽️ Breakfast

What's Included

  • Domestic flights
  • Boat transfers
  • Accommodation (3 nights)
  • All meals
  • Heritage tour & cooking class
  • Dhow sunset cruise

What's Excluded

  • International flights
  • Insurance
  • Personal shopping
  • Tips
From
Ksh 65,790/ person
Duration4 Days
RegionCoast
Rating4.9
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Accommodation

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Lamu House HotelNights 1-3 • Lamu Old Town