LAMU ISLAND
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| Lamu Island |
Lamu archipelago with its magnificent old house and
narrow alleys that have defied the passage of time, delicate wood
craftsmanship of yester year, numerous mosques and a thriving Swahili
culture is an ideal resort for those like going down memory lane. A
visit to Lamu takes one back through time to a way of life that has
remained uncharged for the last six hundred years. Time tends to
standstill when holidaying in Lamu. Little has changed one can capture
the ambiance and mystery of one of the trading posts of East Africa
coastline that has persisted for the last seven centuries. Lamu
archipelago is the Venice of Kenya as it is linked to the mainland and
to the three other smaller islands of Kikwayu, Manda and Kiunga by
waterways. The great author, Earnest Hemingways had made his home in
Lamu and most of his writings were inspired by this fascinating Island.
The Maulidi festival that takes place in Lamu soon after the Muslim
holiday of Idd IL Fitr draws pilgrims from Africa, Asia and Middle East
and is one of the attractions that should not be missed. Other
attractions worth seeing include a visit to the mangrove swamps and the
Lamu Museum. Donkeys are used as a mode of transport on the island since
there is no motorized transportation.
Visit www.africangametrek.com for more information
Visit www.africangametrek.com for more information
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