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Your Day trip to Lamu Island starts here!

Your Lamu Island excursion starts with a pick up at Mombasa or Diani, following a visit to Lamu Museum, Lamu Fort and Donkey Sanctuary before back drop to your hotel.

Lamu Island crossing boats

It is remote and self contained; Lamu is a place, which offers an unmatched cultural feast and a traditional architectural style.

Things you'll do in Lamu Island excursion activities

  • 1. Early Pick up at Mombasa or Diani

    Your day trip to Lamu Island starts with an early pick up at Mombasa or Diani to Lamu.

  • 2. Visit Lamu Museum

    The museum is located at a walking distance from the hotel on the Kenyatta Road. On the entrance of the museum are some photographs of Lamu.

    There is an amazing collection of weapons and costumes dating back to 18th century.

  • 3. Visit Swahili House Museum

    The Swahili House Museum is a traditional Swahili House restored with all the traditional Swahili furniture.

    Parts of the museum have the various colors of Swahili culture.

  • 4. Visit Lamu Fort

    You pass through the colorful streets of Lamu and watch the people engaged in daily activities. In the past the fort served as both a fort and prison.

    There is an exhibition on the environment, a shop and a library, and a café overlooking the busy square at the entrance.

  • 5. Visit Donkey Sanctuary

    Located on the northern part of Lamu, close to waterfront, this is one of the most striking places in Lamu.

    You have a chance to see how well animals are treated.