Kenya · Africa & Middle East
Lamu
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A Swahili stone town with no cars at all, donkeys as the only real traffic on streets barely wide enough for two people, and a dhow-building tradition still handed down the same way it has been for centuries.
The best time to visit Lamu is Jul–Oct, Dec–Mar, when typical daytime highs reach about 30°C (86°F).
Best time to go
Jul–Oct, Dec–Mar
Budget on the ground
$ · budget-friendly
Nearest airport
LAU
Good for
old stones and real towns
sunshine and salt water
an unhurried pace
eating extremely well
In season
Typical daytime highs
Mar–May30°C85°F
Jun–Aug27°C81°F
Sep–Nov28°C83°F
Dec–Feb30°C86°F
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