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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.

Frequently, travellers choose to visit Lamu Island following a safari adventure on the mainland. One can conveniently fly from the Maasai Mara to Nairobi Wilson and then catch a connecting flight to the Lamu Archipelago, completing the journey in just under 4 hours.

Alternatively, Lamu Island is readily accessible from Nairobi, Mombasa, or Malindi, allowing each city or town to be explored before or after Lamu Island.

A bus service also runs from Mombasa to Lamu Island via Malindi. Malindi, replete with tropical beaches, offers numerous hotels and resorts, adding to the appeal of the journey.

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Frequently Asked Lamu Travel Questions:

International flights run daily into Nairobi and Mombassa. You will then need to arrange a local connecting flight to Lamu. 

You can get to Lamu Island in 3 ways. By air, overland or by boat. The easiest way to get to Lamu is via a short flight to the airport on Manda Island and then a short connecting boat ride to the island. 

A flight to the island from Wilson Airport in Nairobi is the easiest. 

No. There are no cars on the island (which is brilliant). You can get around on a boat, on foot, on a donkey or the occasional motorbike. 

Every traveler who wants to cross the Kenyan border must have a separate visa. Apply online for your Kenyan visa here.

Generally you will get about on boats or walk. There are no cars which is lovely. We would recommend booking accommodation close to the beach if you have young children as it can be a bit difficult if you need to carry everyone.