Lamu

Lamu is a peaceful tropical island where life goes by in a relaxed rhythm.

Lamu's history is mysterious and fascinating with it’s medieval stone town.

The island is a beautiful place of rolling dunes and endless beaches, where tiny villages nestle among coconut and mango plantations and lateen sailed dhows ply the waters.

There are no vehicles on this island, and the donkey and the dhow remain the dominant form of transport.

The people of Lamu are great believers in tradition and custom, and this is a strong society built on a respect for the past.