Tour Details

Lamu Island is a place like no other where life is lived at its own relaxed rhythm, a peaceful tropical island rich in cultural heritage. Lamu Island comes to life during the annual Lamu cultural festival held annually. The Lamu cultural festival is a celebration of both the past, present and future. Also acknowledge the beliefs and traditions that are the heart and soul of the communities living in Lamu. The purpose of the festival is to promote the Swahili heritage and preserve the islands local culture. A visit to the island during the Lamu Cultural Festival is a chance to experience Lamu life at its most exuberant and joyous.

Festival dates: November 28th-30th, 2024

Highlights

• Dhow race
• Donkey race
• Henna painting
• Bao competition

Itinerary details
Each year during the annual Lamu Cultural festival the island comes to life. During the long week festival several competitions and races are staged. These events are designed to each encourage local skills or practices that are central to Lamu life. These include traditional Swahili poetry, Henna painting and Bao competition probably the oldest known game in human history, with archaeological evidence suggesting that the game has been played for thousands of years throughout Africa and the Middle East.
In order to preserve and encourage the art of dhow sailing, a dhow race is held. The town’s finest dhows are selected to compete, and race under sail through a complicated series of buoys, combining speed with elaborate tacking and maneuvering skill.

The real highlight of every festival involves the town’s most endearing symbol- the donkey race. Local donkey jockeys literally spend the entire year honing their riding skills for this event, and the winning rider wears his title with great pride.
Other events include swimming. It is a good time to enjoy the island local cuisine

Lamu 4 Days, 3 Nights Holidays:

Package deal includes:

• Three night’s accommodation
• Return flights from Nairobi
• Meal plan: As specified above
• Transfers to/from hotel

Excludes:

• All items of personal nature e.g. tips, laundry, drinks etc
• All extras not specified above

NB: Rates quoted are per person sharing
Single room supplement applies
Rates subject to availability at the time of making reservations