Tusitiri Enasoit Dhow Private Sailing Day Trips Lamu Island

Tusitiri Enasoit Dhow Private Sailing Day Trips Lamu Island: Tusitiri Dhow (Enasoit) is a luxurious 50-foot traditional wooden sailing and adventure Dhow hired on an exclusive basis for half-day and 1-day excursions around Lamu.

The show is also available for multi-day sailing safaris. Tusitiri Dhow accommodates up to 10 guests and is located in Lamu, on the north Kenyan coast. The Dhow can be accessed from Lamu Island, Kenya. Nairobi to Lamu is a 1.5-hour flight by private charter or daily scheduled flights.

Guests will be met and collected at Lamu Airport, and the short speedboat transfer to Tusitiri is included. The check-in time is 1100 hours onwards. Early check-in can be accommodated on request, subject to availability. All guests are required to complete a Registration Card at check-in

Guests have exclusive use of the Dhow, and included are:

✓ Full board accommodation
✓ Laundry (limited)
✓ Wi-Fi onboard (where the signal is available)
✓ House, premium wines and spirits, beers, and soft drinks
✓ 2 hours per day on our speed boats (21ft 50hp and 23ft 85hp) for water skiing, wakeboarding, cultural visits, creek fishing, and 1 hour per day on the Express (31ft 400hp deep sea fishing boat), which can be accumulated

The check-out time is 1000 hours. Late checkout can be accommodated on request, subject to availability. All excursions are booked on an exclusive basis and tailored to each booking, depending on guests’ interests, seasons, and tides.

These Islands include Pate Island, Manda Island, Lamu Island, Manda Toto, and Kiwayu, which lie in the Kiunga Marine National Reserve. During Tusitiri’s Dhow operating season, the Kenyan coast is hot and mainly dry.

Clothing should be lightweight, with a sweater or wrap for the cooler evenings.

Tusitiri Enasoit Dhow Private Sailing Day Trips Lamu Island: Tusitiri Dhow (Enasoit) is a luxurious 50-foot traditional wooden sailing and adventure Dhow hired on an exclusive basis for half-day and 1-day excursions around Lamu.

The show is also available for multi-day sailing safaris. Tusitiri Dhow accommodates up to 10 guests and is located in Lamu, on the north Kenyan coast. The Dhow can be accessed from Lamu Island, Kenya. Nairobi to Lamu is a 1.5-hour flight by private charter or daily scheduled flights.

Guests will be met and collected at Lamu Airport for the included short speedboat transfer to Tusitiri. The check-in time is 1100 hours onwards. Early check-in can be accommodated on request, subject to availability. All guests are required to complete a Registration Card at check-in.

Guests have exclusive use of the Dhow, and included are full board accommodation, house, premium wines and spirits, beers, and soft drinks.  Other items included are Wi-Fi onboard (where the signal is available), Laundry (limited), 2 hours per day on our speed boats (21ft 50hp and 23ft 85hp) for water-skiing, wake-boarding, cultural visits, creek fishing, and 1 hour per day on the Express (31ft 400hp deep sea fishing boat), which can be accumulated.

The check-out time is 1000 hours. Late checkout can be accommodated on request, subject to availability. All excursions are booked on an exclusive basis and tailored to each booking, depending on guests’ interests, seasons, and tides.

The private show is available for booking from August through March; however, inquiries for the first half of April and the second half of July will be considered on request. Tusitiri Dhow provides a charming and unusual base for exploring and enjoying the activities available on the Lamu Archipelago Island.

These Islands include Pate Island, Manda Island, Lamu Island, Manda Toto, and Kiwayu, which lie in the Kiunga Marine National Reserve. During Tusitiri’s Dhow operating season, the Kenyan coast is hot and mainly dry. Clothing should be lightweight, with a sweater or wrap for the cooler evenings.

Visitors are encouraged to cover their arms, legs, and shoulders when visiting towns or villages in this mainly Muslim area. Bring along sunglasses, sunblock, a hat, swimwear, shorts, long-sleeved shirts, and shoes that may be worn in the water.

* Snorkel the reefs between the islands
* Walk and relax on the pristine beaches
* Kayak in the quiet lagoons and mangrove creeks
* Water ski or wakeboard behind Tusitiri’s speed boat
* Have picnics, ‘sun-downers’ or ‘moon-risers’ in selected beautiful spots
* Sail between the islands on Tusitiri Dhow or on the smaller traditional ‘jahazi’
* Simply enjoy the quiet calm on board while moored in a secluded bay or lagoon
* Spend the day (or just a few hours) deep sea fishing, guided by an experienced crew
* Wander the narrow streets of Lamu old town and Shela village for shopping and sightseeing
* Visit some of the ancient Lamu Island ruins and learn about the history of the area such as Takwa and Manda Town (both on Manda Island) and Shanga (on Pate Island)

Tusitiri Enasoit Dhow Private Sailing Day Trips Lamu Island Non-Resident Rates Includes:

✓ Laundry (limited)
✓ Local boat transfers 
✓ Full board accommodation 
✓ Exclusive use of Tusitiri Dhow 
✓ Wi-Fi onboard (where the signal is available)
✓ House and premium wines and spirits, beers, and soft drinks 
✓ 1 hour per day on the Express (31ft 400hp deep sea fishing boat), which c
✓ 2 hours per day on our speed boats (21ft 50hp and 23ft 85hp) for water-skiing, wakeboarding, cultural visits, and creek fishing an be accumulated

Notes

* Capacity up to 10 guests on an exclusive use basis only
* Check-in time is 11:00 am onwards. Early check-in can be accommodated on request, subject to availability
* Child rates apply to those aged 5 to 15 years inclusive. Those aged 15 years and above are charged an adult rate
* Children under 5 stay for free. However, given the nature of a live-aboard dhow safari, guests should contact African Spice Safaris before they book if they are considering bringing children under 5 years
* Dhow safaris and all activities are dependent on the tides. Please let us know your preferred dates and any special requests, and we will suggest an itinerary to suit you
* Tusitiri Dhow includes facilities such as the shaded sitting area on the aft deck, dining area covered by a sun-shade during the day, cushion lounging area on deck, warm water open-air shower, dressing room with drawers, mirrors, and washbasin, traditional dhow W.C., one flush W.C., and WI-FI internet signal
* Tusitiri’s main operating season is September to April; however, with adequate notice, bookings outside of these dates will be considered on request. The Dhow does not operate during the long rains, from mid-April to July.

Extras

* Marine Park fees where applicable (eg, Kiwayu)
* Entrance fees to cultural sites (eg, Takwa Ruins)
* Accompanying guides or pilots – 200 US Dollars per night
* Use of the speed boats for more than 2 hours per day – 180 US Dollars per hour per boat
* Use of our Express deep-sea fishing boat for more than 1 hour per day – 230 per hour of engine use
* For late departures, extra lunches can be provided, charged at 75 per person (excluding complimentary hours on the speed boats and Express for a day of late departure)

Tusitiri Enasoit Dhow Private Sailing Day Trips Lamu Island Rates Do Not Include:

* Staff gratuities
* International Airfare
* Accommodations in Lamu
* Additional activities and extras
* Cost of obtaining a passport and visas
* Medical insurance, travel insurance, and personal effects
* Cost for Accompanying guides/ pilots: 250 US Dollars per day
* Personal expenses such as traveling insurance, excess baggage fee, communication charges that include emails, faxes, and phone calls, beverages including luxury champagne, luxury spirits, beer, and wines during meals or meals not indicated in the itinerary

Access

*  Lamu Island is a 1.5-hour flight from Nairobi by private charter or daily scheduled flights. Guests will be met and collected at Lamu Airport for the short speedboat transfer to Tusitiri Dhow

1. Where is the nearest airstrip to Tusitri, and who will collect me?

The nearest airstrip is Manda Airport, and guests can fly either by scheduled flights or private charter. We will be there to collect our guests from the airstrip and transfer them to Tusitiri by speedboat, which takes roughly 5-10 minutes.

2. What does a typical day look like on Tusitri Dhow?

There is no ‘typical’ day, as it depends on what you want to do and when, but to give you an idea, it could involve a morning snorkel or a deep-sea fishing trip before breakfast on board. Before lunch, go for a calm sail through the smooth waters of the mangrove channels around the archipelago. Afternoons could be spent walking on Manda beach, swimming or paddleboarding in the creek by the dhow, or waterskiing and wakeboarding. After a busy day, use our open-air shower to freshen up and get ready in our below-deck Mirror Room, then eat dinner al fresco by candlelight.

3. What will I be eating during my stay?

All meals are freshly prepared in our open-air kitchen and include local, fresh produce, including fruits, seafood, and salads. All dietary requirements can be catered to; we must be informed with enough notice to prepare accordingly.

4. Where will I be sleeping?

Our guests sleep on luxurious linen bedrolls, prepared on deck after dinner by the Tusitiri crew. You will have a view of the African night sky and a warm sea breeze as you are gently rocked to sleep.

Activities Included in the tour

* SUP boarding
* Laundry (limited)
* Local boat transfers
* Exclusive use of the Tusitiri Dhow
* Full board accommodation
* Wi-Fi onboard (where the signal is available)
* House and premium wines and spirits, beers, and soft drinks
* 2 hours per day on our speed boats (21ft 50hp and 23ft 85hp)
* Water sports – wakeboarding, water skiing, and donning for the young or young at heart!
* 1 hour per day on the Express (31ft 400hp deep-sea fishing boat), which can be accumulated

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