Lamu - Surrounding Villages

Shela is a traditional Swahili village with tall stone houses, smaller thatched dwellings, mosques, ruins and it is located only 5-minutes from Shela Beach. Shela was settled in the 17th C by migrants of Takwa and still has the atmosphere of a medieval town.

Matondoni is located about 2 hours from Lamu. Take in the ancient art of dhow building or watch them being repaired by the shipwrights.

Kipungani is a small village on the southwest tip of Lamu Island. The locals make straw baskets, hats and mats. Kipungani means "the place of fresh air" in Swahili and Kipungani Bay provides all the makings for desert island relaxation with lots of sun, sand and fresh air.