Kilifi Konnection - luxury houses and villas on the Kenya coast
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Box 25 Kilifi 80108, Kenya
Lamu
Lamu Town is situated on Lamu Island just off the Kenyan Coast and can be reached by short hop flights from Nairobi/Mombasa/Malindi, Air Kenya/Fly540/Safarilink amongst other carriers operate this route.
Lamu can also be reached by road either by public transport or in private car. If guests arrive in private cars these can be left at the passenger ferry after arranging an askari, and a ferry transfer can easily be obtained to the island.
- Explore the culture of Eastern Africas best preserved example of an old Swahili town with its narrow streets, museums, shops, markets and wood carvers.
- Visit the Museums and the fort, to absorb in detail Lamus rich historical past.
- Shop for kikoys, tailored clothes, Lamu trays, chests, beads and other local artifacts
- Visit the Donkey Sanctuary and the Lamu Animal Welfare Clinic
- Sail on a dhow to Manda Toto, Kipungani or Takwa for a picnic lunch, go swimming and fishing on the way.
- Spend a day on the beach of Shela, swimming, surfing, water skiing.
- Indugle in a relaxing massage, profit from the Henna artists skills or simply have your hair braided.
- Sit in a cafe on the waterfront sipping fresh juices and watch the fishermen unloading their catch and the Donkeys transfering good from the Dhows.
- Discover the various Turtle Marine and environmental protection projects and assist in there advancement.
- Take a Boat-trip into the Mangrove backwaters and channels and enjoy the silence of nature.
- Enjoy the unique Lamu Cultural festival where Ritual dances,Donkey and Dhow Races occur, and artistic performances are staged.