4 Days Lamu Cultural Festival Tours
Experience Lamu’s rich culture and festivities during vibrant festival tours.
4 Days Lamu Cultural Festival Tours
Immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of Lamu during the annual Cultural Festival. This 4-Days Lamu Cultural Festival Tours offers dhow and donkey races, Swahili poetry, henna art, traditional games, and authentic coastal cuisine. Celebrate centuries of Swahili heritage in Kenya’s oldest living town — rich in history, culture, and charm.
Lamu Hotels
| Hotel | Residents | Non-Residents | Meal Plan | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Package (Ksh) | Extra Night (Ksh) | Package (USD) | Extra Night (USD) | ||
| Msafini Hotel | Ksh31,250 | Ksh3,500 | $315 | $30 | BB |
| Lamu Palace | Ksh34,500 | Ksh4,000 | $455 | $75 | BB |
| Banana House | Ksh57,200 | Ksh10,400 | $450 | $83 | BB |
| Peponi House | Ksh61,200 | Ksh13,300 | $660 | $150 | BB |
| Kijani House | Ksh74,750 | Ksh15,600 | $575 | $120 | BB |
| The Majlis | Ksh81,500 | Ksh19,900 | $860 | $198 | HB |
4 Days
3 Nights
Kenya
Itinerary Highlights
Dhow Race
Witness the thrilling dhow race, where the island’s finest traditional boats compete in a test of sailing skill and speed.
Donkey Race
Enjoy the lively donkey race, a favourite festival event, where local jockeys showcase their year-round training and riding skills.
Henna Painting
Experience the artistry of henna painting, a tradition passed down through generations, as skilled artists decorate hands with intricate designs.
Bao Competition
Watch the ancient game of Bao unfold, a strategic board game that’s been played for thousands of years in Africa.
Traditional Cuisine
Enjoy delicious Swahili cuisine, from fresh seafood to coconut-based dishes, reflecting Lamu’s diverse cultural influences and coastal flavours.
Cultural Parades
Enjoy lively cultural parades, showcasing traditional music, dance, and costumes, bringing the island’s heritage to life in vibrant displays.
Historical Sites
Explore the UNESCO-listed Lamu Old Town, where centuries of Swahili culture and architecture come alive in stunning, ancient buildings.
Local Art
Admire beautiful local art, from wood carvings to jewellery, crafted by talented Lamu artisans, showcasing the island’s rich artistic heritage.
Itinerary Details
Day 1-4: Lamu
Each year during the annual Lamu Cultural festival the island comes to life. During the long week festival several competitions and races are staged. These events are designed to each encourage local skills or practices that are central to Lamu life. These include traditional Swahili poetry, Henna painting and Bao competition probably the oldest known game in human history, with archaeological evidence suggesting that the game has been played for thousands of years throughout Africa and the Middle East.
In order to preserve and encourage the art of dhow sailing, a dhow race is held. The town’s finest dhows are selected to compete, and race under sail through a complicated series of buoys, combining speed with elaborate tacking and maneuvering skill.
The real highlight of every festival involves the town’s most endearing symbol- the donkey race. Local donkey jockeys literally spend the entire year honing their riding skills for this event, and the winning rider wears his title with great pride.
Other events include swimming. It is a good time to enjoy the island local cuisine
NB: Rates quoted are per person sharing
Single room supplement applies
Rates subject to availability at the time of making reservations
Tour Map
Inclusions
- Madaraka Express Economy coach tickets
- Transfers to/from the hotel
- Accommodation
- Meal Plan: As specified above
Exclusions
- All items of personal nature
- All extras not specified above
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