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Kenya · Coast

Lamu

Swahili island, no cars

UNESCO old town, dhows and donkey streets. A cultural counterpoint after Tsavo or a standalone long weekend.

When to go

December–March and July–October, outside the long rains.

  • Stone Town alleys
  • Dhow sunset
  • Shela beach
  • Swahili cuisine

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