The Kenyan Coast

The Kenyan Coast with its long stretches of white sand, palm fringed beaches and warm tropical water make it an ideal destination to relax after a safari. There are some truly beautiful beaches such as at Diani Beach and Galu Beach and for those wanting a more private beach retreat then Manda Bay and the Lamu archipelago are ideal options.

Lamu is a peaceful tropical island just off the coast of Kenya where life is lived at it’s own relaxed rhythm. Lamu Island and its close neighbour Manda Island make the perfect island getaways where one can relax once an adventurous Safari is completed on the Kenya main land. Lamu is a town, island and archipelago. Settlement dates back to the 14th century and with the donkeys, lack of cars, narrow streets and artisan way of life, you almost step back in time. The old stone town has distinctive architecture, with carved doors and narrow streets, no vehicles, many mosques, and everywhere women dressed in black and wearing the bui bui. Tourism is the major source of income but Lamu is still not crowded, there is very little hassle and there is none of the commercial atmosphere that Zanzibar suffers from. Wandering through the narrow streets dodging donkeys, or watching the fishermen from the dock, it is very easy to adapt to the pace of life that makes this island so attractive.