Lamu Old Town is Kenya’s oldest continuously inhabited Swahili settlement and a UNESCO World Heritage Site, where narrow stone streets, carved wooden doors and dhow-building traditions have continued largely unchanged for centuries. No cars are permitted on the island; donkeys remain the primary transport.
Detailed Itinerary
DAY 1
A flight to Lamu, then a dhow transfer to your accommodation in or near Lamu Old Town.
Arrive Lamu Island
Accommodation Options
Mid-rangeLamu House Hotel
LuxuryPeponi Hotel, Shela
Meals: Breakfast, Dinner
DAY 2
A guided walking tour through Old Town’s narrow streets, the Lamu Museum, and a working dhow-building yard.
Lamu Old Town Walking Tour
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 3
A morning at Shela Beach’s long, dune-backed sand, followed by an afternoon dhow sailing trip along the archipelago.
Shela Beach and Dhow Sailing
Accommodation
As above
Meals: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
DAY 4
A dhow transfer and flight back to Nairobi or Mombasa for your onward connection.
Departure
Meals: Breakfast
Permits & Costs
| Domestic flight to Lamu | Quoted separately |
| Lamu Old Town & Museum entry | ~$15 per person |
| Dhow sailing trip | ~$40 per person |
Who This Itinerary Suits
Travellers drawn to culture and history as much as beaches, wanting a genuinely different coastal experience from the mainstream resort strips.Tour Includes
- Dhow transfers on the island
- Old Town guided walking tour
- All accommodation per itinerary
- Meals as specified
Tour Excludes
- Domestic flight to Lamu
- International flights
- Dhow sailing trip & Museum entry
- Visas
- Tips & gratuities
- Travel insurance