Introducing Lamu
Lamu town is a living throwback to the Swahili culture that once dominated the entire Indian Ocean coast. The winding streets, carved woods and traditional houses evoke the everyday sights and sounds of another age, and Lamu’s World Heritage listing is entirely justified.
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Last updated: Mar 2, 2009
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The Kenyan coast: Mombasa to the Lamu Archipelago
18 April 2011
Do you know how you can travel on the Kenyan coast? By spice boat. There is possibly no more romantic...
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World’s best festivals: Maulid
9 December 2010
This is an excerpt from Lonely Planet’s A Year of Festivals.Location: Lamu, Kenya. Most of the celebrations are centred...
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RE: mombasa
by ceecee25 30 May 2012
On my way from Jinja to Nairobi, I travelled in stages because it was cheaper and more convenient time-wise. From Jinja I split a taxi…
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RE: Nairobi to Lamu
by catw 26 May 2012
Travelling by train in Kenya at night is usually safe. Travelling by bus or car in Kenya at night is NOT safe. There will always be…
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RE: Nairobi to Lamu
by kaz 26 May 2012
I disagree, the train is a very pleasant way to travel, as long as you avoid 3rd class, which I imagine is not too comfortable. Yes, it…
