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Lamu and Kiwayu
(Kenya)
The Lamu Archipelago is located close to the northern coast of Kenya and home to the beautiful islands of Manda, Lamu, Kiwayu and Pate. Lamu is an ideal destination to end any Kenyan safari giving you the perfect opportunity to relax.
Lamu Island is home to the town of Lamu. Founded in the 13th century, Lamu is the oldest living town in Kenya and now a world heritage site recognised as “the oldest and best-preserved Swahili settlement in East Africa”. The town is exceptionally pretty with some beautiful architecture including Lamu Fort and a few mosques, as well as the intricate decorative carvings found on doors, lintels and wood work which the town is famous for.
Not far from Lamu is the island of Kiwayu. Kiwayu is small but boasts some wonderful beaches. The east side of the island is ideal for diving with some excellent reefs and tidal pools. The atmosphere is welcoming and relaxed.
In and around Lamu
Lamu is a beautiful town, and its surrounding beaches are perfect for soaking up the sun and relaxing. Boat trips will give the chance to visit the numerous islands within the Lamu Archipelago, many of which boast a rich history worth delving into.
Water sports are also easily accessible, and there is excellent diving from Kiwayu.
Accommodation in Lamu and Kiwayu (Kenya)
Kiwayu is a remote island at the northern end of the Lamu archipelago. It boasts an idyllic beach and fabulous snorkelling on the coral reefs.
Manda Bay is located on the north-western tip of Manda Island, one of the many unspoiled, idyllic islands of the Lamu archipelago.
Peponi Hotel is a small hotel on the exotic island of Lamu, situated just off the coast of Kenya, the very root of Swahili culture.
Other regions in Kenya
Despite its size, Amboseli is one of the most popular parks in Kenya due in part to its stunning views of Mt. Kilimanjaro.
Chyulu Hills and Tsavo National Parks
Chyulu Hills & Tsavo National Parks are in south eastern Kenya between Kilimanjaro and the coast.
The Laikipia District of Kenya is located in the centre of the country, on the equator.
Lake Victoria is the second largest freshwater lake in the world at 70,000 square kilometres, and crosses over into Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.
The Lamu Archipelago is located close to the northern coast of Kenya and home to the beautiful islands of Manda, Lamu, Kiwayu and Pate.
The Lewa Wildlife Conservancy is a private reserve in north-east Kenya near to Mount Kenya National Park, Samburu and the Aberdares.
The Masai Mara, the most famous of Kenya’s reserves, has been called 'the most magnificent theatre in the world.'
Meru is one of Kenya’s least visited national parks.
Mombasa is the second largest city in Kenya and occupies a stunning setting by the Indian Ocean.
Mount Kenya
Nairobi is a bustling, lively city which boasts its own National Park.
The Kenyan Rift Valley is a section of the 6,000km Great Rift Valley which stretches from the Dead Sea in the Middle East, all the way to Mozambique.
Samburu and Shaba National Parks
The Samburu National Reserve is situated on the banks of the Ewaso Nyiro River in Kenya.
