It is a conservative Muslim island; alcohol is limited to few hotels/bars.

Lamu

Name: Lamu
Address: East Africa, KE

UNESCO World Heritage Swahili town with no cars, just donkeys

Best timeJan–Dec

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LanguageSwahili, English

CurrencyKSh KES

AirportManda (LAU)

TransportDhow boats / Donkeys

What Lamu is known for

Oldest Swahili settlement

Pole pole (slowly slowly) pace

Shela beach dunes

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