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The main town on the island of the same name just off Kenya's northeastern coast, tranquil Lamu was founded in the 14th century, making it the country's oldest living town and the best-preserved Swahili settlement in East Africa. Lamu Museum (with its prized siwa horns) and the two-centuries-old Lamu Fort are two of the main attractions. The restored Swahili House Museum is small but quite interesting. About a 30-minute walk north of town, white sandy Shela Beach is one of the island's best.
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“it was a dream to remember”

Lamu House

5 of 5 stars
viktorboechout
boechout
Dec 1, 2009

We stayed in Lamu House for one week. The owners treated us like friends. They do everything so that you have an holiday you never forget. The hotel is placed in the town so you can hear the...more

“The Ulitmate Barefoot chic experience”

The Majlis Resort

5 of 5 stars
Bush-Monkey
London,UK
Nov 30, 2009

What a Hotel, the best boutique hotel in east Africa let alone Lamu. I have been to some nice places over the last few years and I honestly enjoyed this one the most. You need to fly into Lamu by...more

“Could there be a more perfect place?”

Shela Bahari Guest House

5 of 5 stars
markjordahl
Kampala, Uganda
Nov 30, 2009

My wife and I stayed in the top-floor room for four nights, and it was truly amazing. Our own private balcony with cool breezes off the water, meals served at our own table up there, right over the...more

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