Extend your wonderful holiday in east Africa by escaping to the perfectly relaxing island of Lamu, where the pace slows to a halt. Lamu’s narrow streets remain unchanged, and in the markets and squares around the fort life moves at the same pace as it always has. The port of Lamu has existed for at least a thousand years. There are no vehicles on this island, and the donkey and the dhow remain the dominant form of transport. The town was founded in the 14th century and it contains many fine examples of Swahili architecture. The old city is inscribed on the World Heritage List as "the oldest and best-preserved Swahili settlement in East Africa".

You will receive a private airport transfer to/from your hotel. Take your flight from Wilson airport to Lamu today. The flight duration is approximately 1hr 30mins. Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price).

Peponi is a small hotel on the exotic island of Lamu, in the Indian Ocean and off the coast of Kenya. Peponi is located at one end of the fabulous twelve kilometre Shela Beach on the Indian Ocean. The beach is one of the few remaining untouched, empty stretches of coastline in Kenya. It is the perfect place to rest after a safari or a hide away holiday from modern life.

Lamu’s narrow streets remain unchanged, and in the markets and squares around the fort life moves at the same pace as it always has. The port of Lamu has existed for at least a thousand years. There are no vehicles on this island, and the donkey and the dhow remain the dominant form of transport. The town was founded in the 14th century and it contains many fine examples of Swahili architecture. The old city is inscribed on the World Heritage List as "the oldest and best-preserved Swahili settlement in East Africa".

Lamu island is a place where time has stood still. Here you can do nothing, just relax and read a book, listen to the birds, go for a stroll along the beach.
Other activities: Snorkel; Catch fresh fish from a dhow; Windsurf, kitesurf, bodysurf, sail and water ski; Walk along deserted beaches with extraordinary driftwood and sightings of dolphins offshore; Explore the narrow streets of Lamu town with its ancient fort, its wood carvers, juice bars and donkeys; Discover the island¹s history at the Lamu Museum; Visit the Lamu Donkey Sanctuary Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Enjoy dinner at leisure (not included in tour price). Overnight at Peponi.

Lamu island is a place where time has stood still. Here you can do nothing, just relax and read a book, listen to the birds, go for a stroll along the beach.
Other activities: Snorkel; Catch fresh fish from a dhow; Windsurf, kitesurf, bodysurf, sail and water ski; Walk along deserted beaches with extraordinary driftwood and sightings of dolphins offshore; Explore the narrow streets of Lamu town with its ancient fort, its wood carvers, juice bars and donkeys; Discover the island¹s history at the Lamu Museum; Visit the Lamu Donkey Sanctuary Enjoy lunch at leisure (not included in tour price). Take your flight from Lamu to Wilson Airport today. The flight duration is approximately 2 hours. You will receive a private airport transfer to/from your hotel.

Depart from Nairobi international airport - end of itinerary.

Nairobi is the least expensive arrival city for flights with a full range of hotels and local attractions. Dubbed the “Safari Capital of the World” cool, clear and cosmopolitan Nairobi is the natural departure point for most safari itineraries. A city of contrasts, it is simultaneously the largest, the youngest, the most modern, the highest (1700m) and the fastest growing city in East Africa. High-altitude Nairobi enjoys a pleasant tropical climate all year round. There are ATMs and banks to stock up on cash, great restaurants, and malls where you can purchase any forgotten items.