Lamu Island Holidays

Home to serene sun-bleached beaches, mysterious mangrove swamps and brilliant blue waters dotted with dhow sailing boats, Lamu Island is the perfect destination for an alternative beach break. The island is part of an idyllic archipelago off the shore of northern Kenya in the Indian Ocean and is the beating heart of the country’s Swahili culture, which is a blend of African, Arab and Indian influences. Lamu, the largest town on the island, was once a thriving port and an important trade centre. Now, this UNESCO-protected town is a haven of peace and tranquillity. You’ll find wandering donkeys in the side streets and a charming bend of old and new architecture with crumbling forts sitting beside elegant rooftop cafes.

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Lamu Island holiday ideas

A few suggestions to get the holiday planning process started

Kenya for First-Timers - Mount Kenya, Lake Nakuru & the Maasai Mara

Camera at the ready, embark on an eight-day Kenyan safari, spotting wildlife across sunlit plains and wild landscapes

8 days, from £6600 to £8550
From the Savannah to the Beach - Kenya’s Laikipia Plateau and Lamu Island

Roam Kenya’s wild savannah and sun-kissed beaches on this 11-day safari to Laikipia Plateau, Lamu Island and more

11 days, from £7550 to £9800
Kenya’s Big Hitters - Nairobi, Maasai Mara and Lamu

Discover Kenya’s contrasting landscapes on this 11-day journey from Nairobi’s buzz to Maasai Mara wilds and Lamu beach bliss

11 days, from £7700 to £10000
Essential Kenya - Capital Buzz, Bush Explorations and Beachside Bliss

Blend bush and beach on this 11-day Kenyan adventure, from the wildlife-dotted plains to the sun-kissed coast

11 days, from £7900 to £10250
Safari and Coast - Classic Kenya

Binoculars at the ready, explore Kenya over 13 days, from open plains in Laikipia and the Masai Mara to sun-soaked Indian Ocean beaches

12 days, from £9550 to £12400