Gentle and relaxed, Lamu is Kenya's oldest inhabited town, and
the unhurried way of life has changed little over the centuries.
Part of the Lamu Archipelago, Lamu town is reached by boat from the
mainland. The narrow, winding streets are crowded with pedestrians,
markets, vendors and donkeys. Lovely old Arab houses feature
intricately carved doors and lintels and mosques decorate the
streets of one of the last remaining Swahili towns from a
civilisation that used to be the cultural force along the coast. A
Dhow trip is mandatory and sailing around the little islands or to
the beautiful beaches is a memorable experience.
