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A chain of islands laced with dense mangroves, bright corals and spectacular beaches welcome you on Lamu tours with Kenya ‘cities tour packages'.
Greeks called this region the ‘Azania' in the 2 nd century B.C. and Persian traders christened it ‘Bilad-al-Zenj' in the 10 th century – Lamu is an ancient town that really sprang into spotlight sometime in the 14 th century.
An ancient center for slave trade, Lamu was an important stop on the Arab trade circuit. Today Lamu appears on the list of Unesco World Heritage sites and is a store house of Swahili architectural gems.
Walk through narrow cobbled streets and discover a land steeped in antiquity on Lamu tour to Kenya. An interesting thing to note about Lamu tours is the fact that no vehicles are allowed within the city limits, so one generally has to walk, peddle a bicycle or ride a donkey.
Explore the Lamu Fort, Riyadha Mosque and participate in the famous Maulidi festival that is a colorful annual affair.
A predominantly Muslim area, Lamu is also famous for the Mnarani Mosque. The best way to find out more about Lamu's culture, traditions and customs is to undertake village safaris to Matondoni, Kipangani, Shela, Takwa and Manda.
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