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Extend your wonderful holiday in east Africa by escaping to the perfectly relaxing island of Lamu, where the pace slows to a halt. Lamu’s narrow streets remain unchanged, and in the markets and squares around the fort life moves at the same pace as it always has. The port of Lamu has existed for at least a thousand years. There are no vehicles on this island, and the donkey and the dhow remain the dominant form of transport. The town was founded in the 14th century and it contains many fine examples of Swahili architecture. The old city is inscribed on the World Heritage List as "the oldest and best-preserved Swahili settlement in East Africa".
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Day 1
Lamu
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- Nairobi: Transfer - Airport - Vehicle/Driver
- Air - Nairobi - Lamu [Direct (1hr 30mins)] - Economy - AK
- Dinner (not included)
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Peponi
(Alt: Lamu House)
(Alt: Kizingo) (B)
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Day 2
Lamu
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- Lamu: Relaxation
- Lunch (not included)
- Dinner (not included)
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Peponi
(Alt: Lamu House)
(Alt: Kizingo) (B)
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Day 3
Nairobi
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- Relaxation
- Lunch (not included)
- Air - Lamu - Nairobi [Direct (1hr 30mins)] - Economy - AK
- Nairobi: Transfer - Airport - Vehicle/Driver
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Depart (B)
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| B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, 1/2d = Half Day, Al = All Inclusive |
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Trip Options
All of our itineraries may be customized as you wish, add extra days, change a hotel, see different sights. Contact one of our expert consultants for your free, no-obligation vacation plan.
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Itinerary
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Day 1
Lamu Lamu’s narrow streets remain unchanged, and in the markets and squares around the fort life moves at the same pace as it always has. The port of Lamu has existed for at least a thousand years. There are no vehicles on this island, and the donkey and the dhow remain the dominant form of transport. The town was founded in the 14th century and it contains many fine examples of Swahili architecture. The old city is inscribed on the World Heritage List as "the oldest and best-preserved Swahili settlement in East Africa". You will receive a private airport transfer to/from the airport. Enjoy this short flight departing from Nairobi (Wilson) and arriving in Lamu, Kenya today. The flight duration is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Peponi is a small hotel on the exotic island of Lamu, in the Indian Ocean and off the coast of Kenya. Peponi is located at one end of the fabulous twelve kilometre Shela Beach on the Indian Ocean. The beach is one of the few remaining untouched, empty stretches of coastline in Kenya. It is the perfect place to rest after a safari or a hide away holiday from modern life. Overnight at Peponi. |
Lamu |
Peponi |
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Day 2
Lamu Lamu island is a place where time has stood still. Sign up for activities or simply do nothing, just relax and read a book, listen to the birds, or go for a stroll along the beach in quiet seclusion. Walk along deserted beaches with extraordinary driftwood and sightings of dolphins offshore. Overnight at Peponi. |
Dolphin |
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Day 3
Nairobi Lamu island is a place where time has stood still. Sign up for activities or simply do nothing, just relax and read a book, listen to the birds, or go for a stroll along the beach in quiet seclusion. Walk along deserted beaches with extraordinary driftwood and sightings of dolphins offshore. Take this short flight departing from Lamu and arriving at Wilson Airport in Nairobi, Kenya today. The flight duration is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. You will receive a private airport transfer to/from the airport. Depart from Nairobi international airport - end of itinerary. Overnight at Depart. |
Nairobi |
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Trip Includes
Guaranteed departure – Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services
Trip Excludes
Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance
Trip Terms & Conditions
- Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum $250). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure. We accept payment via credit card, certified check, wire transfer or money order.
- Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
- Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
- Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
- Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $350 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of deposit. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to 100% of program price.
- Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms-and-conditions
- Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in North America with respect to provisions of utilities, services and accommodation.
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