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Lamu Escape

3 Days

$	Jun	Jul	Aug	Sep	Oct	Nov	Dec	Jan	Feb	Mar	Apr	May
4ppl	1,076	1,076	N/A	N/A	1,082	1,082	1,082	1,082	1,082	1,082	1,120	1,120
2ppl	1,110	1,110	N/A	N/A	1,122	1,122	1,122	1,122	1,122	1,122	1,157	1,157

Highlights: Kenya (Lamu)

Trip Start/End: Nairobi / Nairobi

* USD per person based on 2-4 people, double occupancy. Custom designed personal tour. Prices subject to change.

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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".

Overview

Day	Activities	Hotel
Day 1 Nairobi - Lamu	Transfer - Private - Airport - Vehicle/Driver Air - Nairobi - Lamu [Direct (1hr 30mins)] - Economy - SL Dinner (not included)	Peponi Standard (BB) (B) 1 DBL (2 Adults) Alt: Lamu House (Salama/Azania) (standard room) Alt: Kizingo (standard room)
Day 2 Lamu	Relaxation Lunch (not included) Dinner (not included)	Peponi Standard (BB) (B) 1 DBL (2 Adults) Alt: Lamu House (Salama/Azania) (standard room) Alt: Kizingo (standard room)
Day 3 Lamu - Nairobi	Lamu Activities Lunch (not included) Air - Lamu - Nairobi [Direct - 1hr 30mins] - Economy - AK Transfer - Private - Airport - Vehicle/Driver	Depart
B = Breakfast, L = Lunch, D = Dinner, 1/2d = Half Day, Al = All Inclusive

Trip Itinerary

- Lamu
- Peponi
Day 1: Nairobi - Lamu
A privately driven vehicle will provide you with a transfer to & from the airport.
Sit back and enjoy the scenery during this short flight departing from Wilson Airport in Nairobi and arriving in Lamu, Kenya today. The flight duration is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
Accommodation: Peponi
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.
- Dolphin
Day 2: Lamu
Lamu island is a place where time has stood still. Sign up for activities or simply do nothing, just relax and read a book, listen to the birds, or go for a stroll along the beach in quiet seclusion. Walk along deserted beaches with extraordinary driftwood and sightings of dolphins offshore.
Accommodation: Peponi
- Wildlife of Nairobi
Day 3: Lamu - Nairobi
There is a wide range of activities available on-site: excursions, water sports, boat safaris, sailing, fishing from traditional dhow, snorkeling, swimming, walking, and mainland safaris. 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, or historic sites. The options are endless.
Sit back and enjoy the scenery during this short flight departing from Lamu and arriving at Wilson Airport in Nairobi, Kenya today. The flight duration is approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes.
A privately driven vehicle will provide you with a transfer to & from the airport.
Accommodation: Depart
Depart from Nairobi international airport - end of itinerary.

Accommodations

- Peponi
Peponi - Lamu
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.
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Travel Info

Travel tips of Kenya

PASSPORT/VISA
A Passport valid for at least six months and visas are required for both Canadian and US citizens. Visa may be purchased on arrival at the airport. Single entry visa is $50 per person, payable in cash, new bills (no credit cards). Visas may also be obtained in advance through a visa service or through the embassy directly. Processing generally takes 5-7 working days.

Please note obtaining a visa is your responsibility. These requirements change often and therefore it is best that you check with the embassy of Kenya for the most up to date visa information.

Nairobi (NBO) (Jomo Kenyatta International) is 16km (10 miles) southeast of the city. Mombasa (MBA) (Moi International) is 13km (8 miles) west of the city. NOTE: Only newly printed USD currency and local currency will be accepted in East Africa, any USD currency printed without the new security measures will not be accepted.

HEALTH
Health insurance is essential. Guests of Kensington Tours are covered by East African Flying Doctor Services included in the tour price. This coverage guarantees that any member injured or ill while on safari will be airlifted back to Nairobi to the international hospital. We recommend that you see a health-care provider who specializes in Travel Medicine. The doctor or health-care provider will determine what vaccinations and medication you will need, depending on factors such as your health and immunization history, areas of the country you will be visiting, and planned activities. For more information on travel requirements, visit the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) website: http://wwwn.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/kenya.aspx

COUNTRY INFO
Capital - Nairobi. Language - Swahili is the national language and English is the official language. There are over 42 ethnic languages spoken, including Kikuyu and Luo. Religion - Mostly traditional but there is a sizeable Christian population (both Catholic and Protestant) and a small Muslim community. Time - GMT + 3. Electricity - 220/240 volts AC, 50Hz. Plugs are UK-type square three-pin. Bayonet-type light sockets exist in Kenya. Telephone - Country code: 254 (followed by 20 for Nairobi, 41 for Mombasa and 51 for Nakuru). Mobile phone coverage is widespread. There are Internet cafes in major cities and hotels.

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What's Included:
- Guaranteed departure - Accommodation, Activities, Transfers, Meals, Fees where indicated as per the itinerary - Local and international traveler assistance during your tour - Specialised and personalised services
What's not Included:
- Tips - Laundry - Soft drinks and alcoholic beverages unless explicitly noted - Optional activities/extras – Visas (unless noted) - Vacation insurance
Trip Terms & Conditions
- Your deposit is due immediately on booking (30% of program price, minimum $350). The balance is due 90 days prior to departure.
- Cancellations of confirmed bookings 90 days or more prior to departure will receive full refund minus a $350 (per person) administrative fee and any non-refundable paid fees (e.g. non-refundable airfare, cruise or hotel deposits). 60-89 days will be subject to loss of 30% of program price. 30-59 days will be subject to loss of 50% of program price. 29 days or less will be subject to loss of 100% of program price.
- Tour quotes do not include airfare to/from the trip start point unless noted on the itinerary
- Cost increases in currency exchange, government fees, taxes, surcharges or hotel/lodge tariff increases between quote date and start date are payable by the client.
- Availability cannot be guaranteed until booked. We will exercise best efforts to book hotels per the itinerary, however, in busy seasons and with client bookings made within 90 days of tour date we may be forced to offer substitutes.
- Payment of the program price constitutes your acceptance of the terms and conditions set out at www.kensingtontours.com/terms-and-conditions
- Living Standards and practices at destination may differ from those in North America with respect to provisions of utilities, services and accommodation.

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