Lamu Island Day Tours
Lamu Island Day Tours: The best of Lamu tours take you to beautiful Lamu beaches, rainforests, parks, and heritage sites! Get a taste of the exotic African island of Lamu that will leave you wanting more! The people of Lamu are friendly, the town and villages are lively and the natural beauty is overwhelming. Lamu tour highlights include a tour of Lamu Old Town, Dhow Safaris In Lamu, Snorkeling & Scuba Diving Excursions In Lamu, Deep Sea Fishing Trips In Lamu, Lamu Donkey Racing Festival, Lamu Dhow Racing Festival, Active Water Sport Activities In Lamu, Kiunga Marine National Reserve Trip and much more.
Lamu Island Day Tours; Lamu Island is located on the Indian Ocean along the northern coast of Kenya. Lamu is the most-visited area of the archipelago of islands, which lie between Lamu in the south and Kiunga in the north.
The largest of the islands are Pate Island, Manda Island and Lamu Island. The smaller islands include Kiwayu and Manda Toto. Today the largest town in the archipelago is Lamu Town, on Lamu Island.
The Swahili people who inhabit the islands are merchants, fishermen, dhow builders and sailors, many of who still follow these age-old trades.
Lamu Island Day Tours | What to Do and See in Lamu Island
Shopping: Lamu’s bustling main street and in Shela’s quiet lanes local shops and up-market boutiques sell a wide range of clothing, jewelry and handcrafts.
Food: The town offers exotic flavors that dominate Swahili cuisine, combined with fresh seafood, rice and local tropical fruits.
Cultural Events; The island has many Festivals including Lamu Cultural Festival, Lamu Food Festival, Idd ul Fitr, Shela Hat Contest, Maulidi, Shela NYD Dhow Race and Lamu Yoga Festival.
Fishing; Fishermen come to Lamu from all over the world to enjoy some of the best deep-sea fishing in Africa.
Species often caught include sailfish, kingfish, barracuda, ‘kole’, jacks, snappers and tuna.
Fitness, cardio & wellness; Lamu is a great place to restore body and soul. Already well known for its yoga retreats, Shela held its first yoga festival in 2014, which is scheduled to be an annual event.
Boat Excursions; Most visitors enjoy a day trip on a local boat to one of a couple of nearby snorkeling spots, often combining this with a beach barbecue or a simple Swahili meal cooked on board by the captain and his crew.
Sailing is popular, either in a local dhow for a sunset cruise or in an exhilarating dhow race at one of the festivals.
Water sports, Snorkeling & Diving; Scuba diving is good – especially up in Kiwayu if you are lucky enough to be going up there.
The seasonal winds and wide beaches are perfect for kite- and windsurfing. Kayaking in the creeks and channels, water skiing and wake boarding can all be arranged.
Mainland Safaris; Amu Ranch and the Manda Bay Conservancy, both accessible from Lamu by boat, offer opportunities for viewing wildlife.
Scenic Flights; AIR LAMU offers scenic flights – with music in your ears fly low over the vast plains of the Dodori, circle around the ancient ruins on Pate, skim over great herds of buffalo and along river beds to spot pods of hippos.
The flight heads out over the turquoise ocean, landing on a wide empty beach to have a quick dip before heading back.
Historical Sites; Lamu town has museums and exhibits which are well worth a visit.
Nearby Islands have archaeological/ historical sites of great importance, such as Takwa and Manda Town (both on Manda Island) and Shanga (on Pate Island).
Lamu Island Day Tours
Dhow Race Festival Experience in Lamu Day Tour
Dhow Race Festival Experience in Lamu Day Tour takes place in the Shela shores of Lamu where more than 15 racing dhows compete as residents and tourists gather on the shoreline to cheer for their preferred captain. This takes place during the last week of November where the old town of Lamu holds an annual festival intended to showcase the rich Swahili culture of the Lamu Archipelago. Other activities include traditional dances, musical performances, henna competitions, donkey races etc.
Donkey Race Festival Experience in Lamu Day Tour
Dhow Race Festival Experience in Lamu Day Tour takes place in the Shela shores of Lamu where more than 15 racing dhows compete as residents and tourists gather on the shoreline to cheer for their preferred captain. This takes place during the last week of November where the old town of Lamu holds an annual festival intended to showcase the rich Swahili culture of the Lamu Archipelago. Other activities include traditional dances, musical performances, henna competitions, donkey races etc.
Kipungani Village 1 Day Boat Tour from Lamu Island
Kipungani village 1 Day Tour from Lamu Island. Kipungani villagers are mainly fishermen, some of who still build the traditional dhow fishing boats. The women weave the coconut mats makeka and thatching makuti for the Kizingoni houses and grow coconuts and mangoes in their shambas at the back. Visit and see the community work at the clinic and primary school as well as seeing boat-builders and repairers at work. The village is very attractive — an unspoilt example of coastal rural life.
Kiunga Marine National Reserve Day Trip from Lamu Island
Kiunga Marine National Reserve is situated along the Indian Ocean coast of Lamu District, Coast Province, Kenya. It is about 150 kms north-east of Lamu. You can choose a variety of activities to do which include snorkeling, diving and swimming. The Reserve offers migratory birds that nest on the islands, as well as one of the world's greatest coral reefs that is teeming with fish, sea turtle, sea star, sea urchin and many other marine species. The park borders Boni and Dodori National Reserves.
Kiwayu Island Day Boat Tour from Lamu Island
Kiwayu Island Day excursion by boat from Lamu Island. Kiwayu is a small island in the north eastern part of the Lamu Archipelago, situated in the Kiunga Marine Reserve. The main attraction on Kiwayu is the tidal pools and snorkeling/ diving pools located on the eastern side of the island. We can organize a boat trip to the island with picnic lunch. This is a full day trip and it takes about 1½ Hours one way by boat. Fishing can also be organized on the way to Kiwayu.
Lake Kenyatta Half Day Game Drive Safari from Lamu Island
Lake Kenyatta Half Day Game Drive Safari from Lamu Island. Across from Lamu Island, on the mainland, lies Lake Kenyatta, an area of pristine indigenous bush, rich in wildlife, including zebra, topi, hippo, waterbuck, buffalo, warthog, elephant and other seasonal game. Departure is from Lamu by boat to reach Kenya’s mainland (15-30 minutes depending on the tide level) and then by Jeep (15 – 40 minutes) to reach Lake Kenyatta and the wildlife area.
Lamu Island Full Day Boat Trip (6 to 7 Hours)
Lamu Island Full Day Boat Trip is a day excursion around Lamu Island. The tour can be arranged from the open sea or by following the channel between the mainland and Lamu Island. The boat will stop on the beach of Kizingo point. On the way back, there is an option to visit the Matondoni or Kipungani villages. The trip is typically organized by speed boat but dhow sailing boats can also be used. This is a full day trip. A barbeque lunch can also be arranged at your request.
Lamu Island Deep Sea Fishing 1 Day Tour
Lamu Island Deep Sea Fishing 1 Day Tour. Fishermen come to Lamu, Kenya from around the world to enjoy some of the best deep-sea fishing in Africa. Species often caught include sailfish, kingfish, barracuda, ‘kole kole’, jacks, snappers and tuna. The turn of the monsoon in October/ November initiates the sailfish run and the ‘boiling pots’ of smaller fish attract yellow fin tuna and other pelagic species. This is a half or full-day deep sea angling trip.
Lamu Island Fishing Dhow + Barbeque 1 Day Tour
Lamu Island Fishing Dhow + Barbeque 1 Day Tour. Lamu Island Day Tours Fishing Dhow Excursion Barbeque; Lamu Fishing and Barbeque day trip is a 6 hour trip in Lamu Island. At 0900 Hours; you will be picked at your hotel after breakfast for a half day sailing, fishing and swimming at Manda beach. The boats are state of the art fishing boats, fully equipped with all the tools for fantastic days out fishing the deep Indian Ocean.
Lamu Island 1 Day Tour to Manda Toto Reef Snorkeling Trip
Lamu Island 1 Day Tour Manda Toto Reef Snorkeling Trip; Snorkeling and swimming with 'Africa's friendliest dolphins' on the reefs of Manda Toto and Kinyika – the two famous reefs around Lamu. Kiniyka Island is located 30 minutes south – east of Lamu and Manda Toto Island is located 40 minutes north of Manda Island. The two are the two most highly recommended sites for Snorkeling.
Lamu Old Town Guided Tour (UNESCO World Heritage Site)
Enjoy a City Tour of Lamu Old Town accompanied by a professional tour guideas they offer you the exciting history of Lamu from traditional times through recent modernization. The tour includes: Lamu Fort, Swahili House Museum & Lamu Museum, Lamu Market, Germany post office (the first post office in Lamu), Furniture stores, Kikoy Stores, Art galleries and the Donkey Sanctuary.
Lamu Scenic Flight 1 Day Trip over the Ocean, Reserves and Beaches
Lamu Scenic Flight 1 Day Trip over the Ocean, Reserves and Beaches. Early morning or late evening scenic flights with air Lamu in a five seated Cessna or a two-seated super cub is the true way to spoil yourself. This is an ultimate experience. Flying low over beaches and crystal clear seas and into the Dadori and Boni reserves buzzing over huge herds of buffalo or a pool of hippo whilst listening to music through your earphones will give you that “out of Africa” memory.
Manda Island Full Day Boat Trip from Lamu Island
Manda Island Full Day Boat Trip from Lamu Island. This is a full day trip on the other side of Lamu island with stop – over in Manda Toto, a small island made up of sand off Manda Island. Access to the other side of Manda Island is possible by navigating into a narrow mangrove channel on the west coast of the island. The excursion can be organized with a speed boat or by dhow. A barbeque lunch can also be arranged at your request.
Matondoni Village Half Day Trip on Lamu Island
Matondoni Village Half Day Trip on Lamu Island. Matondoni is a local fishing village and dhow building site. The village is located on the western side of Lamu Island, about 8 kms from Lamu Town. The village is famous for traditional handicrafts such as weaving straw mats of palm leaves and making ropes of coconut. The excursion canbe done by motor – boat or on our traditional Mozambique – style dhow sailing boat. This trip can be combined with a visit to Lamu Town.
Pate Island 1 Day Trip from Lamu Island
Pate Island 1 Day Trip from Lamu Island. Pate Island is the largest island in the Lamu Archipelago and it lies between the island of Manda and Kiwayu. Main attractions in Pate Island are Faza Town, Pate Town, Siyu Fort and the archeological site of Shanga. Faza is now a modern Town and the central administrative center for Pate Island. Pate Town; Agriculture and fishing are the main economic activities of the day.
Takwa Ruins (on Manda Island) Half Day Trip from Lamu Island
Takwa Ruins Half Day Trip from Lamu Island. The Takwa settlement is situated on the south side of Manda Island, in the Lamu District. It was founded around year 1500, and abandoned around 1700. The Great Mosque at Takwa is relatively well preserved. The other structure remaining of importance is the Pillar Tomb, which has an inscription with the date of 1681 – 1682. It is reported that when Takwa was abandoned, it’s in habitants settled just across the bay at Shela on Lamu Island.
Tana River Delta 1 Day Boat Trip from Lamu Island
Tana River Delta 1 Day Boat Trip from Lamu Island. The Tana River starts on the slopes of Mt Kenya and meets the Indian Ocean just south of Lamu in a magnificent River Delta, teeming with birdlife and game. This rich environment is a haven for elephant, lion, buffalo, crocodile and over 800 hippos. By boat trip to the River Delta takes 1½ hours one way) and includes fishing, bird and animal watching with a qualified guide and a visit to the historical Town of Kipini.
Tusitiri Enasoit Dhow Private Sailing Day Trips From Lamu Island
Tusitiri Enasoit Dhow Half day or Full Day Sailing Trips are offered from Lamu Island. This is a day excursion around Lamu Island is booked on an exclusive basis, and is tailor-made for each booking depending on guests interests as well as the seasons and the tides. Tusitiri Dhow accommodates up to 10 guests. Rates include local boat transfers, full board accommodation and drinks, all available activities.
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