Sail a traditional dhow boat in Lamu
Set sail off the Swahili Coast aboard a traditional dhow. With a fascinating history, the town of Lamu on Lamu Island is Kenya’s oldest continually inhabited town, features the 200-year-old Lamu Fort, and is the perfect place for an Indian Ocean adventure.
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Lamu Island
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Guide
Safari in Kenya

Stuart Butler
My single most important tip for Kenya safari first-timers is to avoid the mistake of non-stop game drives. Standard tour operator itineraries shuttle you from park to park with a gruelling schedule of game drives.

Guide
Kenya besides safari

Stuart Butler
The most popular add-on to a safari is to throw in a bit of sun and sand time on Kenya’s delicious Indian Ocean coastline. Direct flights link most of the main national parks and reserves with Diani and Malindi beaches.