Whatever you decide to undertake, our caretaker will be ready to assist you.
Lamu town: A couple of hours spent exploring the Lamu museum is an excellent introduction to the culture and history of Lamu. From here you can wander off into town, allow yourself to get lost in the narrow streets, discover Lamu’s intimate corners and beautifully carved doors, shop along the main street, relax on the seafront or the market square. Also worth visiting are the fort and Swahili House museum. A guide can be organised for the town visit. Note that the people of Lamu are mostly muslim. Visitors are asked to respect local custom. Shorts and revealing clothes are not appreciated.
Takwa ruins on Manda island: a 3 hours round trip by dhow will take you through some beautiful mangrove forest. There is plenty of shade at the ruins and some amazing boabab trees. The trip has to be undertaken when the tide is high.
Dhow trips: From a few hours at sunset to a day out, sailing on one of Lamu’s traditional dhows is a wonderfully relaxing experience. The local captains and their friendly crews will take you fishing, snorkelling, swimming, ... a beach barbeque is normally included. Manda Toto and Zinika are good places for snorkelling.
Beach: the best beaches are beyond Shela village, a 15 min boat ride from Lamu town, walk beyond the fort for great vistas and waves.
Kayak expeditions: contact Sanddollar expeditions on www.sanddollarexpeditions.com for short or overnight kayak expeditions.
Wind surfing, deep sea fishing: This can be organised through Peponi Hotel in Shela.
Yoga: Monica at Banana house (Shela village) offers daily yoga classes, in the morning from 9 till 10, afternoon from 5 till 6pm. Tel: 0721 / 275538 or banana@africaonline.co.ke
Wining and dining: there are many restaurants along the seafront, from local to more chique, alcohol is only served in the foreign owned restaurants and bars.
