Travel Itinerary

Day 1: Lamu – Takwa Ruins – Pate Island

We will all meet in Lamu around noon. Depending on the tide, we will visit Takwa Ruins first. Takwa ruins are the remains of a thriving 15th and 16th century Swahili trading town before it was abandoned in the seventeenth century. It is not only important because of its period of occupation but also because of its dense settlement and its relatively well preserved remains. The unique Friday Mosque with a large pillar atop the qibla wall is among the most notable features. This pillar is believed to symbolise the burial of a Sheikh below the wall.

We shall have our lunch picnic style here. So you can dress to match the architecture.

If the tide is too high, we shall visit the Ruins on our return date.

In any case we will be sailing to Pate Island on our first day where we will explore the island using using a private matatu and by foot.

Pate Island is the largest island in the Lamu Archipelago and is almost completely surrounded by mangroves. We will learn about its history and culture and explore the City of Siyu, Pate Village and Shanga.

We will then return to the dhow by nighttime to have dinner and play some games People are free to sleep at their own time

Day 2: Pate Island – Kiwayu Island

We shall wake up to the beautiful sunrise after sleeping on the dhow.

After breakfast, we shall set sail for Kiwayu and arrive at around 3pm. We shall dock the dhow here and explore the island on foot. We are also free to lounge at the bar and other chill spots at Mike's Camp.

We will then have late dinner on the dhow.

Day 3: Kiwayu Island – Kiunga Marine National Reserve (Snorkeling) – Kipungani

On our third day we will wake up around 6am for the sunrise for a guided meditation.

You will be free to go back to sleep or take a morning walk on the beach. At 8am we will have breakfast then at 9am we will head to a designated snorkelling area within the Kiunga Marine National Reserve. We will swim and snorkel for around 2 hours then set sail to Kipungani. This will be a full day of slowly sailing to Kipungani/Kizingo.

We shall snorkel, hopefully see some more marine animals, chill on the floaters, fish. We shall have lunch on the dhow and dork at Kizingo. Here we are free to once again lounge at their bar, hang out in swing beds or visit the village.

Day 4: Kipungani – Lamu Old Town – Shela

We will slowly set sail to Lamu Old Town. Everyone is free to start their day as they please. Walk on the beach, swimming or meditation.

We shall then start sailing back at around 10am. If we were unable to visit Takwa Ruins on day 1, we shall visit it on our return and have a picnic lunch here.
We will be in Lamu Old Town by 3pm. Here we will head to our airbnb in Lamu and check in. We can freshen up and take a walk around Old Town in modest clothing. For sunset we will head to Shela.
For dinner we will return to our airbnb at around 8pm.
Since it’s our last night together we can go out dancing at Petley’s or Floating Bar.

Day 5: Lamu Town

On our last day we will have to wake up by 9am. Breakfast is around 10am and check-out time by 2pm.

And then it’s time to say “See you soon”.