The East African island of Lamu, perched off Kenya’s coast, is home to one of the oldest Swahili towns. You can get around on donkeys.

Escape to paradise on your next vacation to the tropical island oasis of Lamu on Kenya's coast. Discover a hippie retreat preserved in time, infused with Swahili, Omani and British culture.

A UNESCO World Heritage Site, Lamu Town is the oldest and best-preserved example of Swahili culture in all of Africa.

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Lamu island is located two degrees above the equator. The port, Lamu Town, is the oldest town in Kenya, the country to which it now belongs.

Dr Sharifu was born in Lamu, Kenya, and had the rare opportunity to grow up immersed in oral historical stories passed down ...

Lamu, Kenya — Few places in the world exude a sense of timelessness as Lamu, an island off of Kenya’s northern coast home to the oldest and best preserved Swahili settlement in East Africa ...

Experience the magic of Lamu, Kenya. Swim toward the rising sun each morning in the serene mangroves for an unforgettable adventure. Read more about it!

The wooden boats, whose triangular sails create a distinctive silhouette, are used up and down the East African coast. By Ginanne Brownell Reporting from Lamu, Kenya There’s just something about ...

Lamu Island, off the coast of Kenya, offers cultural travelers the opportunity to step back in time and imagine the old Swahili trading towns of past centuries.

Lamu island is proof that there's more to Kenya than safaris. Photo Credit: @this_is_ess By Danielle Pointdujour · Updated October 23, 2020 ...