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Lamu the centre of the spice trade to Zanzibar, origin of Swahili culture. |
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Lamu is a beautiful tropical Island, filled with mystery, history, culture, endless deserted beaches and sand dunes. The Island itself is an extremely beautiful place, with white sandy beaches, small villages, coconut, mango and banana plantations and spectacular views. The only access to the Island is by boat from the main town of Lamu. Lamu Town was originally a 14th Century Swahili settlement. Since then the Lamu has been enriched by numerous other cultures and inhabitants, including the Portuguese explorers, the Turkish traders and the Omani Arabs. The narrow streets of Lamu town, open-air markets, old architecture, historic mosques and the Fort all remain untouched and unchanged. There are no vehicles on the Island of Lamu and donkeys and dhows remain the primary means of transport. The atmosphere in Lamu makes for an ideal beach holiday – relaxed, unhurried, friendly and rich. Old 18th Century stone houses, women dressed in the traditional bui-bui, donkeys, caravans, fishermen in their dhows and huge triangular sails all give rise to a wonderful sense of the un-touched past. There are direct flights to Lamu from Nairobi, Malindi and Mombasa. With regards to accommodation, there are a few decent hotels in Stone Town which we can recommend as well as numerous private houses which are up for rent. The Island has several wonderful hotels as houses.
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