NATURE OF ESCAPE – ISLAND TOUR

DATE:  MARCH 5TH- 8TH 

Escape Brief:

Lamu Island lies approximately 150 Miles from port city of Mombasa, off the Kenyan Shore in Indian Ocean.  it’s an island founded in the 12th century, also serving as one of the longest-established and best-preserved remaining settlements of the Swahili tradition in east Africa. And its less than ten miles long and four miles wide.

The island of Lamu is a Swahili settlement filled with culture, whose inhabitants are Predominantly Bajun’s,

The Bajun speak a language they call Tikuu, which is a form of Swahili. Although they are a mixture of Bantu, Somali, and Arabs, they still maintain themselves as a distinct cultural group.

The Bajun evolved when Arab traders began coming to the coast of Kenya to trade and eventually settle. Over the decades, as the Arabs intermarried with the African population, a Muslim community grew. As time passed, the Arabs introduced their social structure to the family-oriented Africans.

The island main mode of transport is by donkey due to small winding paths. Along its southern coastline the area of Lamu island is composed of mainly sand dunes, which cover the Shela aquifer which is responsible for the islands main source of water.

Shela island is now the main centre for tourism on the island, with several guest houses featured. Shela is also home to the most spectacular beaches on Lamu island.. It makes a sharp contrast to Lamu town (directly opposite the airstrip on Manda) which lacks a beach and functions as a relatively busy port.

CHARGES

Citizen/Resident: KES 51800

Non-Residents: USD 520

COST INCLUDES

• Round flight tickets
• Airport Transfers
• Old town transfers
• Old town Guided tour and entry fees.
• Meals on half board
• Accommodation in villa Per person sharing.
• Shela beach swim and walk
• Sunset dhow cruise
• Professional Photography
• Professional chef

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• Anything not mentioned

WHAT TO CARRY

• Personal effects
• National ID card/Passport
• Beach outfit.
• Colourful outfits for photography
• Spirit of Adventure
• Personal medication if any
• Sunscreen
• Pocket Money

PAYMENT DETAILS

• Use Till number 8087532 (Escape with Us Now)
• Make a deposit of KES 25,000 or all the amount to reserve your slot, clear the balance by 20^th Feb

ESCAPE ITINERARY

DAY1

• Departure from JKIA/WILSON AIRPORT. Try to be at the airport 2 hours before departure.
• Arrival at Manda airport then transfer to Shela Island.
• We will check in our rooms, it’s per person sharing, Single arrangement can be made at an extra cost.
• Unwinding and relaxation in the afternoon with options to up the sand dunes or beach
• Dinner and Overnight stay with games.

DAY 2

• Breakfast is served
• Head to Lamu Island by boat
• Undertake Guided tour at the Old Town Lamu, UNESCO world heritage site
• Shopping (at own pleasure)
• Lunch (self-sponsored) then Head back to Shela island in the afternoon
• Relaxation/ self-beach time/ Games  
• Sunset Dhow cruise from 1630hrs
• Dinner is served, indoor board games and music

DAY 3

• Breakfast
• Sunrise beach walk, or Shela sand dunes hike (optional)
• Relaxation (you can decide to engage in local beautification by applying henna or any activity of your choice, subject to advanced planning. (all at own cost)
• Lunch break (self-sponsored)
• Afternoon- own free time, one can decide to engage in activity of your choice, from swimming to visiting floating restaurant, or an Evening at Majilis Resort in Manda plus any other activity that we will advise at the time.
• Dinner & overnight stay

DAY 4

• Breakfast
• Beach time.
• Head for Manda Airport

Kindly note that this itinerary is just a guide and not final, expect a number of adjustments, as it may from time to time be discussed and agreed upon by ‘Escapees” every evening or morning prior to execution,