The Kenyan Coast
Kenya’s SWAHILI COAST extends for 536 Kms from its Southern border with Tanzania to Somalia in the North. The warm blue waters of the Indian Ocean lick its shores and much of the shoreline is covered by a continuous strip of magnificent white soft sand beach, protected by an unspoilt coral reef that has been compared in equal terms to the Great Barrier Reef of Australia and the Red Sea Coral Reef.
Forests of mangroves to the south are home to an overwhelming amount of birdlife, interspersed with blue lagoons and creeks. History’s turbulent past has been unearthed through ancient ruins which are worth exploring for an eerie glimpse into times gone. Likewise, the striking and colourful mixture of people and cultures make the coast a prime destination to visit.
These attractions coupled with a variety of entertainment and superb accommodation facilities ensure that nature and sun lovers and the young and old can slowly unwind after a hot and dusty safari! We can arrange accommodation in the coast.
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LAMU
Lamu is a town, an island and an archipelago. The archipelago is a chain of seven islands and a multitude of islets, separated from the mainland by a channel. The mainland is fringed with dense mangrove forests, protected by reefs and lined with dunes. Throughout the archipelago there are numerous historical sites; visible and substantial evidence of ten centuries of a colourful, and often violent, past. Most of these settlements are Arab in origin and the current Swahili culture remains intact, requiring visitors to maintain a modest sense of dress and behaviour in public. However Lamu has maintained its reputation as an ideal destination for those wanting to escape the trappings of Western society.
Depending on your interests, activities include – the white sandy beaches of Shela, dhow trips to experience the islands, water sports (Wind surfing, snorkelling and scuba diving) and visits to the smaller villages and museums.
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