Daily Departures, except from May 1st thru June 30th when the resort is closed

  Lamu is one of the most pleasant, low-key and friendly of the great East African Indian ocean islands. It is the furthest north of the ancient sultanate which stretched from Mozambique to Kenya, and which ruled the coast for a thousand years. Being the furthest north, it has the oldest history, first colonized by Omanis perhaps as early as 1100.

During colonial times it was a favorite retreat for British powers sitting in Nairobi, and there are many elegant homes and stone offices that were built during that time. The streets are narrow and the entire island is off-limits to cars. The narrow island is surrounded by excellent beaches, although as a beach destination it is probably not as spectacular as the white sand beaches south of Mombasa and in and around Zanzibar. Rather, a Lamu vacation is often considered similar to a vacation to a Greek island: beautiful seas and fascinating stone towns with an ancient culture. Great shopping, many artists' boutiques, superb dining and a more impeccable tidiness than is often found in Arab island enclaves.

The prices include: ** Accommodations at Peponi's Hotel in standard rooms, with the upgrade costs as detailed in the day-by-day description below; ** Meals as detailed in brackets following each day's description below; ** Meals as detailed in brackets following each day's description below; ** Two local flights: a roundtrip between Nairobi and Lamu; ** All park entrance fees, VAT and other government taxes; ** Comprehensive pre-trip material with discount coupons for travel gear and equipment. Additional expenses not included: - Meals not included; - All beverages; - Requisite visas and other travel preparations like inoculations; - Tipping.

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The cost of this trip includes roundtrip air fare from Nairobi. Lamu is only accessible by air. Transfers to the Nairobi airport is not included, but can be easily added. On arrival in Lamu you'll be personally met and privately transferred to Peponi Hotel overlooking the northern beach of the island. Accommodations are included in standard rooms. Upgrades to superior rooms are available for an additional $50 per person per night, sharing; $100 as a single. Peponi's is one of Lamu's oldest and most famous hotels, and with its new facelift, one of its most modern. Dinner and overnight in the hotel.  [ - -d]

A variety of activities can be booked from the hotel, including a wide range of water sports, sailing, deep sea fishing as well as personally guided tours of the island. You'll notice that most visitors here do very little of anything! It's a comfortable walk into the center of town to browse its colorful souks and artists' shops, or to sample a local seafood meal. Lamu is considered by those who frequent it as the ultimate "R & R". Meals and overnight at Peponi Hotel.  [b-l-d]

Optional activities can be booked at the hotel. Meals and overnight at Peponi Hotel.  [b-l-d]

The morning is free and you'll be personally transferred to the airport for your early afternoon flight return.  [b-l- ]

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