Lamu Town on Lamu Island is Kenya's oldest continually inhabited town, and was one of the original Swahili settlements along coastal East Africa, believed to have been established in 1370.

The main town on the island of the same name just off Kenya's northeastern coast, tranquil Lamu was founded in the 14th century, making it the country's oldest living town and the best-preserved Swahili …

Dec 2, 2025 · The town of Lamu, the oldest of its kind still in existence in Kenya, is one of the best-preserved examples of Swahili culture in East Africa and was designated a UNESCO World Heritage …

Mar 27, 2025 · Lamu Island, a gem off the coast of Kenya, stands out for its rich Swahili culture, stunning beaches, and unique car-free lifestyle. Designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site in …

Lamu Archipelago situated in the Indian Ocean off the North Coast of Kenya, epitomises the charm and longevity of Swahili culture and East African coastal history.

Lamu Old Town, located on an island known by the same name on the coast of East Africa some 350km north of Mombasa, is the oldest and best preserved example of Swahili settlement in East Africa.

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Aug 15, 2025 · Far beyond the bustling cities and crowded beaches of Kenya lies Lamu Island, a timeless sanctuary where history whispers through every stone and the past lives vividly in the …

Lamu is a town in Coastal Kenya. Its old town is inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage list. Lamu is vastly different from most cities in Kenya, most particularly due to the small number of motor vehicles …

When Kenya was granted its independence in 1963, Lamu Island gradually grew as a tourist destination and in 2001 its reputation was cemented with the inscription of Lamu Old Town as a UNESCO World …