LAMU ISLAND

Set in an archipelago of coral fringed islands, Lamu Town was a trading center for hundreds of years. Great la-teen-rigged dhows sailed in from Arabia and India, buying and selling ivory and spices. The resultant blend of cultures has produced a vibrant people, the Swahili, who are rich in history and justifiably proud of their maritime tradition.

To this day there are few cars on the island, and transport is by dhow, donkey or on foot. Even though relaxing is the main activity on Lamu Island , there are plenty of activities available. A must is a sunset or longer trip on a traditional Swahili dhow. Lamu Island is a place where time has stood still. Here you can do nothing, just relax and read a book, listen to the birds, go for a stroll along the beach.
Lamu is a town filled with hot days, perfect sea breezes and empty white beaches. It has crumbling Arabic houses, narrow twisting streets, hectic market places, stunning sunsets…….in short its just wonderful place to spend your holiday.

Activities
• Windsurf, kite-surf, body-surf, sail and water ski.
• Walk along deserted beaches with extraordinary driftwood and sightings of dolphins offshore.
• Watch a local football match.
• Explore the narrow streets of Lamu town with its ancient fort, its wood carvers, juice bars and donkeys.
• Discover the island’s history at the Lamu Museum.
• Visit the Lamu Donkey Sanctuary and the Lamu Animal Welfare Clinic

Kizingoni Beach
On the southernmost tip of Lamu Island, backed by dunes and palm trees, is Kizingoni Beach, a blue-gold sweep of sand, just a few miles down the coast from the living Swahili museum that is Lamu Town. Privately owned, the beach is deserted; but for a few local fishermen, and two gracious dhows anchored in the deep blue water of the sea channel. Behind it run miles of sand dunes interspersed with palms and low grey-green shrub. Privacy and exclusivity are guaranteed.

Kizingoni Beach stretches across 24 acres of golden beachfront, close to the southernmost tip of Lamu Island. There are not many stretches of beach like this left in the world. It offers seclusion, cooling winds, fresh water and clean seas, yet the delights and supplies of Lamu and Shela are a twenty-minute boat ride away.

There is plenty to do at Kizingoni Beach, for those looking for an active holiday. Various water sports, swimming, snorkeling and walking is excellent; sailing is possible both in dhow, and also in smaller hobbie cats from Kipungani Bay; creek fishing and deep sea fishing can be arranged and there is an opportunity for a small safari on the mainland