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KIWAYU ISLAND.
Perched north of Lamu is this lovely and idyllic Island very far from the madding crowd. The clientele is the smart set who like the rustic look of the Kiwayu's few bandas but also like the unobstructive luxury they offer as well. Enjoy the proximity of nature in this northern Lamu archipelago. The "Baobabs of Kitangani" nestling between the enormous ageless baobabs, almost invisible from the beach create a dream for a couple expecting perfect setting and total privacy.

Day 1. Kiwayu Safari Village.
Fly to Kiwayu from Nairobi-2 hours. Dinner and overnight at Kiwayu safari village.
Day 2. Kiwayu Safari Village.
Day at leisure enjoying their activities which includes- Windsurfing, Goggling, Mangrove trips, Dhow sailing, Water skiing and Laser sailing.
Day 3. Nairobi.
Depart Kiwayu for flight to Nairobi and connect for your flight out.
Price per person US$1,440

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LAMU ISLAND
At 200kmNorth of Malindi lies a haven from civilization, Lamu Island is a unique medieval Swahili town with no roads or vehicles, its streets designed wide enough to allow only the passage of camels and donkeys. On a shopping spree there are carvings, brass & gold, Arab sea chests and lots of intriguing artifacts, not forgetting a visit to the interesting museum.Gentle and relaxed, Lamu is Kenya's oldest inhabited town, and the unhurried way of life has changed little over the centuriesHundreds and hundreds of miles of lush green vegetation lie seemingly never changing throughout the year - green, so much green covering this vast terrain of Eastern Africa. A muddy road, unbroken except for the occasional truck, winds its way eastward towards the ocean. Lamu is a remote Kenyan town 50 miles south of the Somali border.

Lamu is a Kenya's oldest living town and its population is mainly Muslim. An interesting feature of this town is that automobiles are not allowed. The main reason for this is that the dirt streets are extremely narrow and crowded with people. There is one car on the island which is owned by the District Commissioner.

Pay attention to the dress of of the locals. Most of the men wear full length white robes and distinctive skull type caps. The women wear black wrap around robes, most of them cover their head as well in black, and a few women covered their entire face except for slits around their eyes.

Lamu is still isolated enough and somewhat difficult to get to that its not yet over run with tourism. I felt that the interactions received from the local people were still genuine. Shopping can be used as an example of this. In areas that have been over run with tourists no matter where you are in the world - the shop keeper's time is extremely short, they are often very aggressive, and their interest in only your money is quite apparent. This was not my perception in Lamu. For example I visited a small artisan shop located under a corrugated steel roof held up by ancient wood stakes. While there I purchased a hand crafted wooden local game. Three red seeds filled each indentation in the wood - the seeds obviously had something to do with playing the game. The shopkeeper asked me if I would like to learn how to play. He told me to sit down and then for the next 45 minutes taught me strategy and several versions of that particular game. This was only one example - I felt welcome at most of the shops that I visited.

I spent 4 days and 5 nights in Lamu. This was about about the right amount of time for me.

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Lamu is a Kenya's oldest living town and its population is mainly Muslim. An interesting feature of this town is that automobiles are not allowed. The main reason for this is that the dirt streets are extremely narrow and crowded with people. There is one car on the island which is owned by the District Commissioner.

Pay attention to the dress of of the locals. Most of the men wear full length white robes and distinctive skull type caps. The women wear black wrap around robes, most of them cover their head as well in black, and a few women covered their entire face except for slits around their eyes.

 

I spent 4 days and 5 nights in Lamu. This was about about the right amount of time for me.

Pay attention to the dress of of the locals. Most of the men wear full length white robes and distinctive skull type caps. The women wear black wrap around robes, most of them cover their head as well in black, and a few women covered their entire face except for slits around their eyes.

Lamu is still isolated enough and somewhat difficult to get to that its not yet over run with tourism. I felt that the interactions received from the local people were still genuine. Shopping can be used as an example of this. In areas that have been over run with tourists no matter where you are in the world - the shop keeper's time is extremely short, they are often very aggressive, and their interest in only your money is quite apparent. This was not my perception in Lamu. For example I visited a small artisan shop located under a corrugated steel roof held up by ancient wood stakes. While there I purchased a hand crafted wooden local game. Three red seeds filled each indentation in the wood - the seeds obviously had something to do with playing the game. The shopkeeper asked me if I would like to learn how to play. He told me to sit down and then for the next 45 minutes taught me strategy and several versions of that particular game. This was only one example - I felt welcome at most of the shops that I visited.

I spent 4 days and 5 nights in Lamu. This was about about the right amount of time for me.

Day 1. Lamu.
Fly to Manda Island. A few minutes by boat takes you to Lamu Hotel for accommodation. Half board accommodation at Island Hotel.
Day 2. Lamu.
Full day to relax, explore and shopping. Overnight at Island Hotel or similar.
Day 3. Nairobi.
Return to Manda Island for your flight back to Nairobi.

Price per person US$450.

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ZANZIBAR ISLAND "The Spice Island" departing from Mombasa
Board your flight and cross the Indian ocean to the Zanzibar Island. Visit the historical Island, Beach Resort and rich plantations of "of Gold of Zanzibar"
(Cloves), Sultans Palaces, Old Shirazi ruins, Persian baths and the infamous stone town reminding of the exotic past, see Red Colubus monkeys that are found no where else in the world.

Day 1. Zanzibar.
Arrival and transfer to Breeze hotel or similar for accommodation.
Day 2. Zanzibar
At Leisure/ Watersports.
Day 3. Flight back.
Board your flight back to Mombasa or Nairobi.

Price per person sharing US$490

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