Lamu Travel Guide

Lamu Overview

Lamu town is the largest town on Lamu Island. The town was founded in the 14th century and it contains many fine examples of Swahili architecture. The old city is inscribed on the World Heritage List as 'the oldest and best-preserved Swahili settlement in East Africa'.
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Things To See in Lamu

Lamu
Landmark 3.1 miles/5 km

Lamu town is the largest town on Lamu Island, which in turn is a part of the Lamu Archipelago in Kenya. Lamu town is also the headquarters of Lamu District and... Read more
Manda Island
Island 4.5 miles/7.2 km

Manda is an island of the Lamu Archipelago of Kenya, known for the ruined ports of Takwa and Manda town. The island is linked by ferry to Lamu and is home to... Read more

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Hotels in Lamu

Kipungani Bay Hotel Lamu Island


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Chale Paradise Hotel Lamu Island


Lamu Island
Palace Hotel Lamu Island


Lamu Island
Peponi Hotel Lamu Island


Lamu Island
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Destinations Near Lamu

Malindi
Beach Resort 85.7 miles/137.9 km

Malindi is a town on Malindi Bay at the mouth of the Galana River, lying on the Indian Ocean coast of Kenya. Tourism is the major industry in Malindi. The city... Read more
Watamu
Beach Resort 96.4 miles/155.1 km

Watamu is a seaside resort on the Indian Ocean coast. It lies on a small headland, between the Blue Lagoon and Watamu Bay. The shoreline in the area which... Read more

Airports Near Lamu

Lamu Manda
Medium Airport 1.4 miles/2.3 km

Lamu Info

Hotels: 6
Type: City

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