Level 2 City
Lamu
Car-free UNESCO island where Swahili culture has remained unchanged for centuries
City Stats
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XP Available
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455 XP
bolt +90
Lose Yourself in the Alleys of Lamu Old Town
Wander the car-free UNESCO World Heritage streets of East Africa's oldest living Swahili settlement.
Culture
FreeEasy
bolt +80
Sail a Wooden Dhow to Shela Beach
Cruise the Lamu archipelago on a traditional lateen-sailed vessel to pristine sand dunes.
Experience
$Easy
bolt +75
Savor Swahili Pilau and Coconut Fish in a Courtyard Restaurant
Taste centuries of Indian Ocean spice trade in a single plate of coastal Kenyan cuisine.
Food
$Easy
bolt +150
Attend the Lamu Cultural Festival
Join the annual celebration of Swahili culture with dhow races, donkey races, and henna art.
Event
$Moderate
bolt +60
Climb the Minaret of Riyadha Mosque
Ascend the tower of Lamu's most important mosque for rooftop views over the archipelago.
Landmark
FreeEasy