Island escapes on the Kenya Coast.
Multi-day escapes that get you away from it all — a four-day Lamu island trip by flight or overland coach, a sunset dhow cruise, or a flexible Coast weekend getaway.
Lamu is the oldest living Swahili settlement in East Africa — a car-free island of donkeys, dhows and coral-stone streets where the Indian Ocean sets the rhythm. An island escape works well if you want a slower, more immersive coastal holiday than a single day trip can offer.
Choose the four-day fly-in escape for speed (about 45 minutes to Manda Island), or the overland version along the coast highway through Malindi for a more affordable journey. Both include the same curated island itinerary. For a shorter break, the flexible Coast weekend escape can be based in Mombasa or Diani with optional marine and cultural add-ons.
Lamu 4-Day Fly-In Island Escape
The fastest, most comfortable way to reach Lamu — return flights from Mombasa, dhow to Shela, full island itinerary included.
Lamu 4-Day Overland Island Escape
A scenic overland journey through the Kenya Coast, crossing by boat to the car-free streets and dhow-filled waters of Lamu.
Lamu Sunset Dhow Cruise
A relaxed private dhow cruise at sunset on the Lamu Channel.
Kenya Coast Weekend Escape
Slow down, explore and enjoy the Kenyan coast over a complete weekend.
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