Lamu

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-	==Lamu==	+	{{IsPartOf|Indian Ocean|Africa|East Africa|Kenya}}
-	<googlemap lat="-2.305134" lon="40.870171"></googlemap>	+	{{TOC block}}
-	===Background===	+	{{Infobox
-	Historic details & submit details about the sailing in the area, etc.	+	| lat= -2.29947|lon=40.91737
		+	| name= Lamu
		+	| portofentry= y
		+	| containsportofentry=
		+	| zoom= 14
		+	| chartlet = y
		+	| image=
		+	| image= Kenya_Lamu.jpg
		+	| imagetext= Lamu waterfront
		+	| summary= '''Lamu''' or Lamu Town, a [[wikipedia:UNESCO_World_Heritage_site|UNESCO World Heritage]] site, is a small town on '''Lamu Island''', which in turn is a part of the Lamu Archipelago in [[Kenya]]. Situated 341 km (212 mi) by road northeast of [[Mombasa]] that ends at Mokowe Jetty, from where the sea channel has to be crossed to reach Lamu Island. It is very popular with the tourists.
		+	| notes=
		+	| news=
		+	}}
-	===Charts===	+	==Charts==
-	Submit the chart details that are required for safe navigation.	+	''See [[Kenya#Charts|Kenya]]''.
-	===Radio Nets===	+	==Weather==
-	Submit details of local radio Nets.	+	''See [[Kenya#Weather|Kenya]]''.
-	===Routes to/from===	+	==Passages==
-	Popular routes, timing, etc.	+	''See [[Kenya#Passages|Kenya]]''.
-	===Check-in facilities===	+	==Islands==
-	Submit details about facilities for checking in.	+	''See [[Kenya#Islands|Kenya]]''.
-	===Marinas===	+	==Communication==
-	Submit Marina details and facilities.	+	{{Green|Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.}}
		+	*
		+	*
-	===Anchorages===	+	''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''
-	List details of all safe anchorages in the area.	+
-	===Tourism & things to do ashore===	+	==Navigation==
-	List places of interest, tours, eateries, etc.	+	{{Green|Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply, remove it.}}
-	===Marine stores===	+	==Entrance==
-	Submit addresses and contact details of marine related businesses that are of interest to cruisers.	+	[[{{PAGENAME}}]] is a port of entry/exit for Kenya. For details ''see [[Kenya#Entrance|Entrance: Kenya]]''.
-	===Offshore Islands===	+	==Berthing==
-	List Islands	+	===Ports===
		+	There is no harbour here. Yachts have to anchor off.
-	===References & Publications===	+	===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
-	Publications, etc.	+	None.
-	===Cruiser's Friends===	+	==Anchorages==
		+	{{poi | lat= -2.30059|lon=40.91772
		+	| type= anchorage
		+	| name=Shela
		+	| altname=
		+	| url=
		+	| zoom= 15
		+	| image=Kenya Lamu1.jpg
		+	| imagetext=View from Shela
		+	| text= Yachts can anchor off the beach, but take care on the approach as there are un-marked rocks.
		+	}}
		+
		+	==Amenities==
		+	None.
		+
		+	==Provisioning==
		+	Limited food supplies but very good fresh vegetables and fruit.
		+
		+	==Eating out==
		+	Some good restaurant in Shela. Try the [http://www.peponi-lamu.com/hotel-restaurant-bar/cuisine-peponi ''Peponi House'']
		+
		+	==Transportation==
		+	* * Small airplane flight from Nairobi
		+
		+	''See also [[Kenya#Transportation|Kenya]]''.
		+
		+	==Tourism==
		+	====History====
		+	Lamu’s history is not pleasant. Lamu was a prosperous the 19th-century trading post specializing in slaves and ivory. The trade in [[wikipedia:Slave_trade_in_Africa#Indian_Ocean_trade|slaves]] with the Arabs lasted until 1907. After that time Lamu experienced an economic decline.
		+
		+	====Places to Visit====
		+	* Walk in the enchanting little town with is [[wikipedia:Swahili_architecture|Swahili architecture]]
		+	* Visit the Museum
		+	* Swim and walk on the lovely long sandy beach to the S of the town
		+	* Take a ride in a [[wikipedia:Dhow|dhow]]
		+
		+	{{hgallery|
		+	{{himage|Kenya_Lamu2.jpg|The Beach in Shela}}
		+	{{himage|Kenya_Lamu3.jpg|A Swahili house}}
		+	{{himage|Kenya_Lamu4.jpg|Donkeys transport building materials}}
		+	{{himage|Kenya_Lamu5.jpg|Sunset while sailing in a dhow}}
		+	}}
		+
		+	==Friends==
	Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.		Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
		+	*
		+
		+	==Forums==
		+	List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
		+	*
		+
		+	==Links==
		+	* {{wikipedia}}
		+	* {{Wikivoyage}}
		+	* [http://www.noonsite.com/Countries/Kenya/Lamu Noonsite]
		+	*
		+
		+	==References==
		+	''See [[Kenya#References|Kenya]]''.
		+
		+	{{Comments}}
		+	*
		+	*
		+
		+	{{Verified by}}
		+	''Date of member's visit to this Island & this page's details validated'':
		+	* 2010 Visited by land --[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]] [[Image:Greece_Icon.png]] [[File:Sailboat_favicon.png]] [http://www.sy-thetis.org Travels with S/Y Thetis]
		+	*
-	===Forum Discussions===
-	List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (see link for requirements)
-	===External Links===	+	{{Page useable}}
-	Links to relevant websites.	+
-	<center>[[Kenya|BACK]]</center>	+	{{Contributors|[[User:Lighthouse|Lighthouse]], [[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]]}}
-	.	+	[[Category:Islands - Kenya]] [[Category:Anchorages - Kenya]]

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Latest revision as of 22:50, 9 October 2018

Charts

See Kenya.

Weather

See Kenya.

Passages

See Kenya.

Islands

See Kenya.

Communication

Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Navigation

Add any navigation notes such approaches, dangers etc here. If this section does not apply, remove it.

Entrance

Lamu is a port of entry/exit for Kenya. For details see Entrance: Kenya.

Berthing

Ports

There is no harbour here. Yachts have to anchor off.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

Amenities

None.

Provisioning

Limited food supplies but very good fresh vegetables and fruit.

Eating out

Some good restaurant in Shela. Try the Peponi House

Transportation

• * Small airplane flight from Nairobi

See also Kenya.

Tourism

History

Lamu’s history is not pleasant. Lamu was a prosperous the 19th-century trading post specializing in slaves and ivory. The trade in slaves with the Arabs lasted until 1907. After that time Lamu experienced an economic decline.

Places to Visit

• Walk in the enchanting little town with is Swahili architecture
• Visit the Museum
• Swim and walk on the lovely long sandy beach to the S of the town
• Take a ride in a dhow

The Beach in Shela

A Swahili house

Donkeys transport building materials

Sunset while sailing in a dhow

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

• Lamu at the Wikipedia
• Lamu at the Wikivoyage
• Noonsite

References

See Kenya.

Comments

We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.

Verified by

Date of member's last visit to Lamu and this page's details validated: Date of member's visit to this Island & this page's details validated:

• 2010 Visited by land --Istioploos Travels with S/Y Thetis

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