Lamu Island is a port, city, and island just off the shore of Kenya in the Indian Ocean approximately 150 miles from Mombasa. It is a part of the East African country of Kenya. [1] Lamu was founded in the 12th century. [2]

The main town on the island of the same name just off Kenya's northeastern coast, tranquil Lamu was founded in the 14th century, making it the country's oldest living town and the best-preserved Swahili settlement in East Africa.

Jan 7, 2020 · Lamu Island, Kenya is famous for its Swahili culture and perfect beaches. Play your trip with info about top activities, hotels, and how to get there.

Feb 27, 2022 · Looking to travel to Lamu island in Kenya? Here's my Lamu travel guide with info on where to stay, when to visit and what to do.

Mar 4, 2025 · Things to Do in Lamu Island, Kenya: See Tripadvisor's 4,460 traveler reviews and photos of Lamu Island tourist attractions. Find what to do today, this weekend, or in March. We have reviews of the best places to see in Lamu Island. Visit top-rated & must-see attractions.

With its centuries-old Swahili settlements, a couple of gorgeous beaches, and culture and architecture distinctive from what you encounter elsewhere along the Kenyan coast, Lamu is beguiling.

Feb 19, 2019 · The golden sunsets, palm-fringed beaches, calls to prayer, white plastered Swahili villas and bougainvillea covered terraces…this is one enchanting island to say the least. Rich in history as a former trading post and overflowing with Swahili culture, Lamu is a tiny fishing village island that rests just off the coast of Kenya.

Once described as where the desert meets the ocean, Lamu Island Kenya is a riot of bougainvillaea clad, coral stone buildings which tumble down the hillside surrounded by peanut butter dunes, all washed clean by the transparent waters of the Indian Ocean.

May 22, 2024 · With its seemingly endless stretch of golden sands and tasteful assortment of coral heritage guesthouses, portions of Lamu Island (particularly Shela Village and the south coast) evoke a beach-lover’s paradise. But Lamu is so …

Lamu Island, a Unesco World Heritage Site since 2001 and a centre of Swahili and Islamic culture for over 700 years, is the most popular and most developed of the islands and its hotels have gained a well-deserved reputation for delivering a superb ‘barefoot luxury’ experience.