Lamu Donkey Tour

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Among some of the quirkier attractions that Kenya has to offer is the Lamu Donkey Tour. Lamu sets the scene for this delightful activity, and is a place of off-beat beauty and serenity. Lamu is the oldest town in Kenya, on an island just off the Kenyan coast, it is pervaded by a relaxed insider culture that is a fusion of Arabic and Swahili culture. The narrow streets are punctuated by small children playing and people going about their daily business. Various customs should be observed to respect the local Arab culture such as avoiding excessive public drinking. Quaint restaurants and the smell of coffee fill the streets as you saunter by. Local beaches provide excellent opportunities for swimming and snorkeling. Scuba diving is also on the long list of the many attractions of this charming beach side town.

Within Lamu, visitors will find the donkey sanctuary, an animal sanctuary that caters specifically for donkeys in need of homes. Go on the Lamu Donkey Tour to donkey-ride through the streets on a guided tour of the island of Lamu, seeing its ancient sites and experiencing its warm local culture. Various attractions are found along the way, including the Lamu Museum, where you will gain insight into Lamu's origins as a town, a fascinating visit. The Swahili House Museum documents some of Swahili culture's defining moments and houses some important Swahili cultural artifacts.

During your Lamu Donkey Tour you will be immersed in Lamu's bustling streets as you tour through them donkey-back style. Ancient buildings, monuments and shops line the streets. The Lamu Fort and the Takwa Ruins are places of great historical interest. All that is required of guests is a little imagination to conjure the worlds of old, as old as the earth herself. Lounge on the beaches, or stroll through the many nature parks and sanctuaries. Among the most serene of beaches, Shela Beach and Manda Beach are reputed as tropical paradise beaches. Swimming, snorkeling and scuba diving are other activities you might enjoy at Lamu. Take a dhow trip to experience the calm of the ocean, enjoying a sundowner as the dhow glides through the serene waters. Lamu tours take travelers for a trip to surrounding islands and villages, including Manda Island, Pate Island and the Kiwayu Island. Various restaurants and accommodation types are available in this delightfully quaint town just off the coast of Kenya.