Explore Lamu
Visit our island. Benefit our community.
Welcome to Explore Lamu
Book beautiful accommodation, activities, transport and pay for local services.
Our mission is to ensure that your time in Lamu is amazing, and that your adventure here will benefit the community forever.
Connect with local vendors on the islands, and use our platform to securely pay for goods and services with your credit card. We charge a small fee for each transaction which enables us to provide this service.
Half of all of our profits go to carefully selected local charity and environmental projects.
Please Note:
Our Website is brand new and we are updating the content and layout at the moment. Please come back soon to explore our new content and listings.
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Your visit to Lamu should be unforgettable in every way Use Explore Lamu to find and pay local service providers.
What is Lamu famous for?
Lamu Old Town stands as the oldest and most meticulously conserved Swahili settlement in East Africa, upholding its traditional functions with distinction. Constructed from coral stone and mangrove timber, the town’s architectural essence is defined by the uncomplicated yet aesthetically enriched structural forms, marked by inner courtyards, verandas, and intricately carved wooden doors… read more
Is Lamu Island worth visiting in Kenya?
Yes. Lamu is a pivotal destination on any Kenyan itinerary, now holds the esteemed status of a UNESCO World Heritage site…read more.
How does Lamu fit into your Kenyan adventure?
For decades, Lamu Island has been an integral component of any Kenyan adventures. It is considered a secure destination, inviting exploration of this equatorial oasis…read more.
How do I pay for local goods and services in Lamu?
Credit Card payments are mostly available at hotels however in many instances the credit card machines are out of service. In Lamu payment by cash and MPESA (digital currency) are widely accepted but this often causes a problem for visitors who cant easily get cash or pay with MPESA.
Explore Lamu makes it possible for local vendors to accept secure credit card payments for their goods and services without the need to own technology.
Visitors can securely process payments using their credit cards, apple pay or google pay on Explore Lamu without having to hand over their credit card details or having to carry cash…read more.