With introduction of direct flights, you should not miss the opportunity to experience a relaxed and less crowded Kenya beach experience
When people think about travelling to the coastal parts of Kenya, rarely does Lamu come in mind. This may be attributed to the fact that Lamu is an island that is only accessible by boats or because of the struggle of connecting flights and the rumours that it is unsafe. At least that was my line of thought before I visited the place. Prior to my travel, I was informed that I can’t travel by road because it was unsafe and I couldn’t get a direct flight from Nairobi. The only option I had was getting a connecting flight to Mombasa then get another one to Manda Airport which took roughly two hours. Luckily for anyone planning to travel there from 15 September, 2021 onwards, Jambojet is introducing direct flights from Nairobi for Sh7,100 and from Mombasa for Sh4,600. It will reduce the hassle.
Lamu is the oldest and best-preserved Swahili settlement in East Africa and is also a UNESCO world heritage city. I found it way hotter than any other coastal part I have been to. Our transfer from Manda airport to the villa was via a boat and it cost just Sh100 per person. The streets are very narrow making them impassable by any other means of transport apart from walking or riding a donkey. We had a fun filled six-days’ stay exploring the island.
