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Lamu Kenya: Silversea Port Guide
Explore Lamu Kenya as part of a cruise itinerary. Read the destination information below, then ask Deluxe Cruises to help find a voyage that gives you the time ashore you want.
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This small island town off the coast of Kenya was known as the Katmandu of Africa during the 1960s and 1970s. It was a popular destination for backpackers and other overland travelers, and its reputation soon spread. Now tourism has replaced dhow building and agriculture as the main income source on the island. However, Lamu has retained a very strong sense of the past. The town dates to the 14th century, although archaeological sites indicate habitation for at least 1,200 years. Through the centuries Lamu and the surrounding archipelago shifted from Portuguese to Omani rule, and finally to British rule until Kenya gained independence in the early 1960s. In the 19th century, during Omani rule, the island prospered as a trading Left for ivory, mangrove poles, and slaves from Africa’s interior. Lamu’s prosperity started to dwindle by the late 1800s, when it had to compete with the fast-growing port of Mombasa. Lamu is Kenya’s oldest town on the island of the same name, and one of the original Swahili settlements. Its traditional layout features narrow, winding streets, allowing only for pedestrian and donkey traffic. Many of the 19th-century mansions with carved doors are still standing. Lamu’s physical appearance has changed very little over the centuries. Since the town can be easily explored on foot and the few vehicles on the island are privately owned and in poor condition, no organized excursions can be offered. |
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Planning time in Lamu Kenya
When comparing cruises that call at Lamu Kenya, look at the scheduled arrival and departure, the distance between the berth and the places you want to visit, and whether the ship docks or uses a tender. An overnight call can offer a different experience from a short daytime stop. Use the destination description below to build a shortlist of interests, then ask Deluxe Cruises which current itinerary best fits your preferred pace and travel dates.
Planning your Silversea voyage
Silversea offers a way to explore both classic ocean routes and expedition destinations. When comparing its voyages, the important distinction is the experience ashore: a port-focused ocean itinerary and an expedition with landings can have very different daily rhythms.
What to compare before choosing
Compare the suite location, time in port and the exact shore programme for your chosen sailing. Ask which transfers, excursions, beverages and gratuities are included in the quoted fare, and whether any optional activities need advance reservations.
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