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Swahili Tables: A 5-Day Mombasa, Lamu and Watamu Cultural Journey

Fort Jesus and Old Town food walks, four nights on Lamu, and a turtle morning at Watamu — the coast as living culture.

Duration

5 days / 4 nights

Days

5 days

From

$6,000

Places

Lamu, Watamu, Mombasa

Overview

What this journey is.

The Kenyan coast is Swahili country. This route treats Mombasa as a city to eat in, Lamu as a town to walk slowly, and Watamu as the reef side of the same story. No safari park is required for the trip to make sense.

Highlights

Why travellers choose it.

  1. 01

    Fort Jesus and Old Town lanes

  2. 02

    A guided Swahili food walk

  3. 03

    Four nights on Lamu

  4. 04

    Dhow time in the channel

  5. 05

    Watamu marine culture morning

Day by day

How the days unfold.

  1. Day 1

    Mombasa Old Town

    Arrive on the coast and walk Fort Jesus, the alleys and the waterfront before a Swahili dinner.

    Meals
    Lunch, dinner
    Where you stay
    Mombasa hotel
  2. Day 2

    Food walk and fly to Lamu / Lamu Town

    Morning food walk with a local host, then flight to Manda and the boat to your house. Museum, carved doors and a courtyard lunch. The afternoon is unscheduled.

    Meals
    Breakfast, lunch, dinner
    Where you stay
    Lamu house
  3. Day 3

    Dhow and Shela

    A dhow day and time on the sand at Shela.

    Meals
    Breakfast, lunch, dinner
    Where you stay
    Lamu house
  4. Day 4

    Watamu

    Fly or drive south to Watamu for the marine park and a visit with the turtle team.

    Meals
    Breakfast, lunch, dinner
    Where you stay
    Watamu hotel
  5. Day 5

    Back to Nairobi

    Flight to Nairobi for your connection.

    Meals
    Breakfast, lunch
    Where you stay
    Departure

Included and excluded

What the price covers.

Included

  • Airport or hotel meet in Kenya on the first day
  • Private vehicle and English-speaking guide
  • Park and conservancy fees on this route
  • Accommodation and meals in the day plan
  • Domestic flights or road transfers named in the plan
  • Bottled water in the vehicle

Not included

  • International flights into Kenya
  • Kenya visa and travel insurance
  • Tips, laundry and premium drinks
  • Activities not written into the day plan

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