Lamu
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Lamu or Lamu Town, a 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.
Charts
See Kenya.
Weather
See Kenya.
Passages
See Kenya.
Islands
See Kenya.
Communication
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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
Shela
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
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
References
See Kenya.
Comments
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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
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