Jannat house present here some of the excursions that we offer to make your stay an complete experience and a real adventure.

Calm beaches


Beach tours
Lamu has countless beaches, and most of them are completely empty, so you can fully enjoy the peacefulness. You can travel in our own dhow (boat) to different beaches, to bath, relax in the sun, and enjoy a delicious fruit lunch.

Half or one day tour. US$ 7

Dhow boat

Fishing and bathing tour to Manda island
We sail close to the nearby island of Manda, and try to catch as many exotic fishes as possible.
Then we sail to a long empty beach at Manda island, where we enjoy the warm smoothing water of the Indian ocean, while the crew start grilling the fish. Under the soothing shadow of a akacia tree, we fully enjoy the tasty lunch,

6 hours tour. US$ 7

Tana river

Tana river expedition

A three days tour to the largest river in Kenya.
US$ 120

Read more

Tana river

Good fishing

Fishing and snorkling at Manda Toto
in the Indian Ocean.

We leave Lamu on-board our dhow, pass the island of Manda and arrive at a large coral reef.
We catch our own fish which is then prepared by our cook.
Then its is time to go snorkling and bathing.

One day tour. US$ 24

Fishing on dhow boat



Narrow streets

Lamu city tour
You will be guided around the city of Lamu
and will see among others, the fantastic handycraft of the local cabinet-maker, the harbour, the market, the mosques, and the narrow streets. Of course you will also learn about the fantastic history of Lamu and we will visit the Lamu museum.

Half day tour. US$ 5



Lamu chairs


Dhow boat

Sunset cruises

Enjoy the sun setting in a calm ride on a dhow with a drink in your hand

Half day tour.US$ 9



Honey moon tours

Sail away with your love to an empty beach and spend the night in a mobile camp with all you need. Your very own chef will start th eevening by providing gastronomical delights.

Two day tour



Kiwayu and Kiunga
With dhow through the Lamu archipelago to the island Kiwayu in the Kiunga marine reserve and WWF camp. Read more
Three/five days tour. US$ 120

 

Good fishing

Deep sea fishing
You sail out in the Indian Ocean in order to catch some of the locally renown big fish.

Half/whole day tour. US$ 9

Good fishing

Kipungani and Matandoni
 We sail to the other side of Lamu island, to the village Kipungani. Swim by the beuatiful beaches, eating deliciuos lunch at the Kizingo camp.
  On the way back we stop at the village of Matandoni, to see the old handikraft of baskets and carpets, and the dhow shipyard.
1 day. 3 course lunch included. US$ 30

Good fishing

Bird walk
Walking safari with guide on Manda island, through nature of mangroves, baobao-trees and many other species. Some animals might be seen such as birds, dik-dik, kuru-gazelle, monkey and baboons. Finally we visit the Tawka ruins. Lunch included.

1 day tour. US$ 11


Weaver birds
Weaver birds

Local Visits
We can arrange for you to visit a Lamu family at home, study the local hospital or visit the children in the Lamu school.
Free, but please bring some gifts.


 

 

 

Jannat

All sea excursions are made by our own dhow called Jannat. It is a large 12m dhow with in-built diesel engine and simple toilet facilities. It has it´s own well experienced crew and a chef called "Doctor" i.e. he has a degree in Swahili food, and of course, makes wonderful tasty dinners onboard with fresh food and fresh vegetables.

Copyright (C) 2002 pictures Björn Edman