6 Days, 5 Nights Lamu Christmas Holidays
Overview
Lamu Christmas Holiday Packages | 2024
Lamu Island is an ancient Swahili town with no roads or vehicles with narrow cool maze-like streets which you can explore on a donkey’s back or just take a walk. Its streets are 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, and a visit to the Lamu museum is what you should not miss. A dhow ride to the neighboring islands will make your experience more memorable.
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Tour Plan
Arrive at Manda Airport, where a dhow or speedboat whisks you across the shimmering channel to Lamu Island. As you glide past mangroves and dhows, feel the pace of life slow. Check into your boutique hotel or beachfront villa, often restored from old Swahili mansions. Spend the afternoon wandering the narrow coral stone alleys of Lamu Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage site, then enjoy a candle-lit dinner on a rooftop terrace with views of the Indian Ocean.
After breakfast, dive into Lamu’s rich history with a guided walking tour. Visit the Lamu Museum, the Donkey Sanctuary, and the historic Riyadha Mosque. Watch dhows being built at the boat yards and enjoy a local Swahili lunch. In the afternoon, relax on Shela Beach, known for its golden sands and serenity. Later, enjoy sunset drinks at Peponi Hotel—a Lamu legend—before returning for a quiet night under starry skies.
Sail away on a traditional dhow cruise, gliding along Lamu’s archipelago. Drop anchor at a sandbank or remote islet for snorkeling and a beach picnic, complete with grilled seafood and Swahili bites. Swim, sunbathe, and let time drift with the tide. Return to the island by sunset, just in time for a laid-back evening of Swahili tapas, storytelling, or a fireside dinner in your courtyard.
Wake up to a tropical Christmas breakfast with ocean views. If you’d like, attend a local church for a coastal-style Christmas service. Spend the day in celebration—resorts and private villas often organize festive feasts with Swahili and international delicacies, local music, and coastal décor. Lounge at the beach, join in beach games, or take a sunset dhow ride to close the day in magic. As night falls, enjoy a Christmas dinner under lanterns and stars, the Lamu way.
This day is yours—sleep in, schedule a beachside massage, or try your hand at Swahili cooking with a local chef. You might also take a short boat ride to Matondoni Village to watch basket weaving or sail-making, or explore Takwa Ruins on Manda Island. For a romantic or family finale, arrange a private beach dinner with firelight and soft music as the waves gently lap nearby.
Enjoy your final breakfast overlooking the calm waters. Take a last stroll through Shela or shop for handcrafted souvenirs—jewelry, kikoys, wood carvings—before your boat transfer to Manda Airport. Depart with sun-warmed hearts and the quiet beauty of Lamu etched in your memories.