Lamu Dhow Trips & Excursions
Fishing & Barbeque
Picnic: Fishing along Takwa channel and barbeque at Manda beach. A good opportunity to eat fresh sea food direct from the sea. In case you don’t catch anything, you will have fish bought from the market for lunch.
Our traditional barbeque lunch:
Catch of the day, Chapati or rice, vegetable salad and fresh fruits. No drinks are included.
9:00 – 3:00 PM
Sunset Cruise
This is sailing with either Lamu dhow or Mozambique dhow along the Shela – Lamu channel. Most dhows have cooler boxes which you can use to keep your drinks cold during the cruise. View the sunset from Manda beach and back to Shela after the sun down. No music just peace of mind. We can include a bottle of wine on request.
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Special sunset
This trip is designed to serve as a Mobile evening bar in the dhow. The Mozambique dhow style is ideal for this trip because of the space and cursions inside. There is music in this trip either stereo or local boys singing and dancing (the client decide).
Our stereo system works with iPod. Be the DJ and entertain your friends. Otherwise enjoy our programmed local flavas and other music.
5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Snorkeling At The Reef
Snorkeling at either Kinyika or Manda toto reefs. Trip will depend on the wind and visibility.
Note: You are going to the open sea, if this is your first time experience you might get sea sick. Ask the Captain for help. Snorkeling equipments are not included in the trip. You can bring yours or hire locally.
8:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Camping in a Dhow
Take the opportunity to explore the islands, coral reefs and Indian Ocean. Visit historical sites and dhow building, remote fishing villages or do activities such as snorkeling and fishing. Camping overnight is done on deserted beaches with mosquito net and covered tents. Freshly grilled fish will be served under the stars on the beach or on the deck of the dhow. Meals are included. Bring your own drinks.
Lamu Island safari
This is our dhow Safari which is a long day out in the Sea. You should bring a couple bottles of water and other drinks. The dhow Crew will make a nice shed to protect you from direct sun. Lunch is included.
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Sailing with the Moon (Romantic)
A good trip for honeymooners and a couple who just want to spend sometime in the dhow watching the sky with the beautiful stars. The trip can include a bottle of wine or Champaigne. It is a good surprise for your lover.
9:00 PM – 10:00 PM
Takwa Ruins Site Seeing
It’s a 14 century swahili settlement original home for the Shela people before they moved to Shela. The city was abandoned due to lack of water and invassion by Pate people. What can be seen now is the ruins.
Entrance Fee: US$ 5 per adult Non Residents and Ksh 200/- per adult Kenyan Residents
Trip takes:3hrs
