Mombasa Lamu Island Flying 3 Days 2 Nights Safari Holiday | 3 Days 2 Nights Lamu Island Flying Beach Holiday
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Mombasa Lamu Island Flying 3 Days 2 Nights Safari Holiday explores Lamu Island which offers some of the best natural sand beaches in East Africa.
Explore the narrow streets of Lamu Town, visit the museum and 17th Century fort, enjoy Lamu’s idyllic sandy beaches and visit Shela Village, explore the Lamu archipelago by dhow or chill out and relax.
Lamu town on Lamu Island is best reached by air either directly from Nairobi, Mombasa or Malindi. Manda airport is on an island opposite the main village necessitating a short boat/ ferry ride.
Once here there is no need for transport (other than boats), as everything is a stone’s throw away, and the windy pathways are only just wide enough to walk down.
There are endless activities available while on Lamu Island.
Mombasa Lamu Island Flying 3 Days 2 Nights Safari Holiday Activities
* Deep sea fishing
* Donkey rides in the village or on the beach
* Windsurfing or water skiing can be arranged with one of the local hotels
* Visit the Lamu museum and Old Fort, wander around the market and the town harbor
* Dhow sailing around the islands in the traditional dhows used for centuries along this coast
* Explore the narrow streets of Lamu town to see historic mosques and 18th Century houses
* Day trips by boat to ancient ruined settlements on nearby islands, or visit Matondoni Village
* Take a boat across to Manda Island and explore the endless rock pools with marine life at low tide
* Wander around the narrow sandy lanes of Shela Village, it is safe at any time and meet local people
* Sunset dhow cruises combined with a spot of fishing and an evening beach barbeque on Manda Island
* Visit Kipungani or Kizingo on the Southern tip of Lamu Island with a stop for lunch and a swim on the deserted beaches
Mombasa Lamu Island Flying 3 Days 2 Nights Safari Holiday Itinerary
Day 1: Mombasa – Fly to Lamu Island
After breakfast, depart from your beach resort/ residence and proceed on a leisurely scenic drive to the Malindi airport.
Sisal, coconut, mango and forest plantations together with subsistence crops and local homesteads occupy the 120 kilometers stretch of smooth tarmac road.
We arrive in time for our 30-minute flight to Manda Island. Approximately 1300hrs arrive at the Manda Airstrip.
Met and transfer by boat or dhow to Lamu Island. A walk or donkey ride takes us to our hotel. In the evening spend time to discover Lamu on either sightseeing or relax at your hotel.
Overnight Accommodation: The Red Pepper House or The Majlis Resort or Similar
Meal Plan: {Lunch & Dinner}
Day 2: Explore Lamu Island
Start the day with a visit to Lamu Town which is a World Heritage Site. UNESCO describes it as: “The oldest and best preserved Swahili settlement in East Africa, retaining its traditional functions.
Most important attractions are the fishing and vegetable markets, Lamu Fort, Lamu Museum and the Stone Town.
Afternoon visit to Takwa Ruins situated on the south side of Manda Island Founded around year 1500 and abandoned around 1700, The Great Mosque at Takwa is relatively well preserved.
Alternatively enjoy breakfast at leisure and morning free for shopping and exploring the Island. Seafood lunch at your hotel and spend the afternoon relaxing.Dinner and overnight at your hotel
Overnight Accommodation: The Red Pepper House or The Majlis Resort or Similar
Meal Plan: {Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner}
Day 3: Lamu Island – Fly to Mombasa
Breakfast in the hotel, enjoy the morning in Lamu either swim or relax at white sand beaches or take a tour of the Lamu Island to mingle with the local people of Lamu.
After lunch take a boat transfer to Manda Island to catch your bound flight to Mombasa. Upon arrival, you will be met and transferred back to your hotel/ residence.
Meal Plan: {Breakfast & Lunch }
Mombasa Lamu Island Flying 3 Days 2 Nights Safari Holiday Prices
Dates From | Dates To | Price Per Person | Price Per Child |
1st January 2021 | 31st December 2021 | Request for Rates | Request for Rates |
Mombasa Lamu Island Flying 3 Days 2 Nights Safari Holiday Prices Include;
* Local departure taxes
* Return Airfare from Mombasa
* Return Lamu Airport Boat transfers
* Full Board accommodation while at Lamu Island
Mombasa Lamu Island Flying 3 Days 2 Nights Safari Holiday Prices Exclude;
* Spa Treatments
* International Airfare
* Accommodation in Nairobi
* Cost of obtaining passport and visas
* Christmas, New Year and Easter Supplement
* Gratuity for Porterage/ waiters at Vipingo and Airports/ Airstrip
* Personal expenses such traveling insurance, excess baggage fee, communication charges that include, laundry, emails, faxes and phone calls beverages including luxury champagne, luxury spirits, beer, wines during meals or meals not indicated in the itinerary