Visit Lamu Old Town

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Visit Lamu Old Town, the oldest town in Kenya, and the nexus of many centuries of cultural interaction: where the Swahili and Arab culture met many centuries ago to produce a mixture of African and Muslim cultures that survives to this day. Visit Lamu Old Town, Lamu to experience a quaint culture mixed with the bestirring of ancient time long past but never forgotten. Lamu is essentially a romantic town edged with grandeur that breathes with living history, and also provides you with plenty to see and do. The town is surrounded by rolling dunes and pristine beaches.

The narrow streets are filled with the voices of children playing in the streets, and often a rich aroma of coffee fills the delightful streets. There are several supreb restaurants and original Arab coffee shops. The culture is warm, friendly and laid-back, touched with more than a helping of easiness, giving Lamu a smoothness experienced nowhere else on earth. Due to the narrowness of the streets, Lamu is devoid of cars. Many locals' preferred method of getting around is on the backs of donkeys. Several museums are found on the island, including the Lamu Museum where a rich heritage of ancient culture dating back to the 14th century can be enjoyed by visitors. Lamu Museum is also home to the island's ceremonial horn. There are also other museums dedicated to displaying Swahili relics and heritage.

Visit Lamu Old Town, Lamu to see the Lamu Fort, Mnarani Mosque, Riyadha Mosque and other old buildings that are standing testimonies to Kenya's old history. Lamu Fort, built by Fumo Madi ibn Abi Bakr, Sultan of Pate, built in 1809, left incomplete, is a fascinating visit. The Riyadha Mosque was built by Habib Salih, a highly respected leader that gathered many students around him. The Maulidi Festival occurs here once a year. Pilgrims from Sudan, Congo, Uganda, Zanzibar and Tanzania journey here to suing their praises. Visit Lamu Old Town to snorkel, scuba dive and take long walks on the pristine, sandy white beaches that fringe the island, remembering to observe the local traditions of not drinking excessively in public or bathing nude on the beaches. Enjoy a delightful dhow cruise at sunset to see the sun melting into the horizon over this quaint, rustic town, knowing that you in the midst of a once-in-a-lifetime romantic experience.