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It is difficult not to fall in love with Lamu, a maze of rounded homes, spacious courtyards shaded by palms, cafés offering steaming chapattis and glasses of milky tea, people riding donkeys and women in billowing black full-length robes and an intoxicating aroma of spices.

Lamu and her sister islands in the Lamu archipelago are without a doubt the unspoiled jewel of the Kenyan coast. The world's best example of a historic Swahili city is Lamu town. It is difficult not to fall in love with Lamu, a maze of rounded homes, spacious courtyards shaded by palms, cafés offering steaming chapattis and glasses of milky tea, people riding donkeys and women in billowing black full-length robes and an intoxicating aroma of spices.

Lamu Island is a relaxed island and life is somewhat similar to that of Stone Town Zanzibar. The Island has many small villages amidst the coconut trees and it has the most beautiful beaches in Kenya and Africa. Old Town is the main attraction of Lamu. There are many narrow streets, and people cannot access them by cars. Visitors often walk or use donkeys to move from one point to another. It is hard not to be charmed by Lamu and the experiences of laughing with locals, strolling on the beach, and exploring Old Town stay with a person forever. Some small islands near Lamu that are accessible by dhows are Pate, Kiwayu, Manda, and Siyu.

Activities to enjoy in Lamu

• Walking on the beach
• A visit to Manda Island
• Trying the authentic Swahili Cuisine
• Walking along the narrow streets exploring the Old town
• Sailing on a dhow cruise
• Cultural visits to Lamu Museum, Lamu Fort, Donkey Sanctuary and the Swahili House Museum.