Getting Around

Lamu county consists of 65 islands. Between Lamu and Manda Island there are fewer cars than you can count on your hands. So to get around, your options are travelling on foot, donkey, motorbike or boats. Your host will likely arrange for pick up from your arrival point with one of the many boat captains. You'll find contacts of a few highly recommended ones here

Captain Asif

Captain Asif is an amazing transport hook up in Lamu. Whether you want a Dhow for a sunset cruise, a speed boat to get to the further away points of interest or simply a shuttle between the islands and docks, he is a great hook up. If you are lucky, his Mom makes amazing Samosas.

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Captain Asif

Captain Asif is an amazing transport hook up in Lamu. Whether you want a Dhow for a sunset cruise, a speed boat to get to the further away points of interest or simply a shuttle between the islands and docks, he is a great hook up. If you are lucky, his Mom makes amazing Samosas.

Getting Around

Lamu county consists of 65 islands. Between Lamu and Manda Island there are fewer cars than you can count on your hands. So to get around, your options are travelling on foot, donkey, motorbike or boats. Your host will likely arrange for pick up from your arrival point with one of the many boat captains. You'll find contacts of a few highly recommended ones here