Paradise Beach In kenya
With its all-but-deserted white sand beaches, Lamu Island, off the coast of Kenya, is among the most remote and idyllic destinations in Africa.
The most common mode of transport is the donkey.
The town of Lamu began life as a 14th century Swahili settlement, but the island has seen many visitors and influences, including Portuguese explorers, Turkish traders and the Omani Arabs. All left their mark, but Lamu developed its own particular culture, which has ultimately endured.
Go Beyond the beaches and into the island’s celebrated Swahili culture. One of Kenya’s oldest living towns, Lamu’s Old Town is the “best-preserved Swahili settlement in East Africa,” says UNESCO, which has designated the town a World Heritage site. There are several museums, including the 19th-century Lamu Fort.
Experience mouth watering swahili cuisine made with fresh seafood, local sourced vegetables and fruits.
For all the island’s simplicity, accommodations can be luxurious. Visitors can experience snorkeling, sailing, water ski, scuba diving and deep-sea fishing.