Kenya · 7 nights
Lamu & the Swahili Coast
The journey.
Lamu is what the coast was before the coast was discovered — a seven-century-old town with no cars, a rhythm set by the tide, and a way of doing nothing that borders on an art form.
The town Coral-stone houses with rooftop beds, a labyrinth of lanes best lost in, and a private house where the staff have known the island for generations.
The water A hand-built dhow that is yours for the week — sandbank picnics, snorkelling over untouched reef, and sunsets watched from the water with something cold in hand.
Paired after a safari, Lamu is the exhale the whole journey was building toward: warm water, slow days, and the sea setting the schedule.
Make this journey yours Questions people ask about Lamu & the Swahili Coast
- How many days do you need for Lamu & the Swahili Coast?
- We build it as 7 nights, 8 days. That is the length that lets the route breathe without adding a night nobody needed.
- How much does Lamu & the Swahili Coast cost from India?
- From ₹14.5L for two people, land only. That is our starting price for the whole journey rather than a per night rate, and international flights are quoted separately at cost.
- When is the best time to go?
- April, May, October and November are the calm changeover months between the two trade winds, and the best diving and sailing sits in those windows.
- What visa do Indian travellers need?
- No visa. A visitor permit is issued on arrival on proof of accommodation and a return ticket. Rules change, so we confirm the current requirement for your passport when we plan the trip.
- How long is the flight from India?
- About five hours non stop from Mumbai, or seven to nine with one stop from Delhi.
- Is this a private trip or a group tour?
- Private. The itinerary, the guide and the vehicle are yours alone, and every date is set around you rather than a fixed departure.
- Can the itinerary be changed?
- Yes. Lamu & the Swahili Coast is a starting shape, not a fixed package. Add nights, swap a city, change the hotel standard, or tell us what you would rather do with a day and we rebuild it.