Three-Day Vacations to Lamu Island

May 26, 2025 African Safari Kenya No Comments 18 Views

From/To Nairobi Area – Discover Lamu Town

Come to Lamu Town to see and feel a beautifully preserved piece of history. Walking Lamu’s narrow streets of coral stone, you will experience perhaps the oldest and best-preserved Swahili community in East Africa.

No cars are allowed on Lamu – donkeys set the pace here. With its courtyards, verandas, and elaborate architecture, you’ll feel as though you’ve entered another world and another time in Lamu.

In keeping with the retreat-like atmosphere, Lamu hosts religious festivals and is a study center for Islamic and Swahili cultures.

There’s much to be discovered in this charming, historic town. Stroll nearby Shella Beach and enjoy a sail on an authentic dhow. Everything about the Lamu experience is serene and yet also unforgettable.

From Nairobi, you’ll fly to the airstrip at neighbouring Manda Island and then take a small boat to Lamu Island and the village. All ages are welcome on this special tour.

Tour Highlights:

Scenery, people & local lifestyles
Scenic overview as you fly from Nairobi to Lamu
Dhow experience ex-Manda Airstrip – to Lamu or Shella
Serenity, history, culture, and relaxation at Lamu

Experience this cultural gem with Adventure In The Wild Safaris – a perfect escape into East Africa’s Swahili heritage.

3 Days Lamu Island Tour

Day 1: NAIROBI – LAMU

Pick up from your Nairobi hotel for a transfer to Wilson Airport. (You may also start at the end of your Kenya safari tour as an extension.)

1400hrs: Depart Nairobi for Lamu Island

1510hrs: Arrival at Manda Airstrip

Day 2: LAMU

A whimsical day at Lamu Island in Kenya!

You may explore the maze of narrow streets that make up Lamu, visit the Lamu Museum, take a dhow tour to the neighboring islands, visit Shella Beach, or simply relax and while away the day with the locals in this serene retreat.