
Over one hundred kilometres north of Mombasa, the island of Lamu is undisturbed by the turmoil of modern times, and boasts a timeless serenity. Set in an archipelago of coral fringed islands, Lamu Town was a trading centre for hundreds of years. Great lateen-rigged dhows sailed in from Arabia and India, buying and selling ivory and spices.
The resultant blend of cultures has produced a vibrant people, the Swahili, who are rich in history and justifiably proud of their maritime tradition. To this day there are no cars on the island, and transport is by dhow, donkey or on foot.
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Shela Village is a tangle of narrow sandy lanes, tall stone houses, some smaller thatched dwellings... shela village
To name but a few; dhow trips, snorkelling coral reefs, fishing, windsurf, bodysurf, sailing... all activities
We can help with arranging original and memorable wedding receptions on the... weddings and parties