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- Kenya
- Lamu
Lamu
A gentle and relaxed holiday destination, Lamu is Kenya's oldest
inhabited town and the unhurried way of life has changed little
over the centuries. Part of the Lamu Archipelago, Lamu town (on
Lamu Island) is reached by boat from the mainland. The narrow,
winding streets are crowded with pedestrians, markets, vendors and
donkeys.
Lamu's lovely old Arab houses feature intricately carved doors
and lintels, and mosques decorate the streets of one of the last
remaining Swahili towns from a civilisation that used to be the
cultural force along the coast. A dhow trip is a mandatory holiday
outing and sailing around the little islands or to the beautiful
beaches is a memorable experience.
Information & Facts
Language
English is the official language but Swahili is the
national language, with 42 ethnic languages spoken.
Money
The unit of currency is the Kenyan Shilling (KES), divided into
100 cents. It is not advisable to take Kenyan Shillings out of the
country, as they are difficult to exchange elsewhere. Travellers
cheques in Sterling or US Dollars are recommended for your trip to
Kenya. US Dollars in particular have become commonly used in many
of the country's main hotels and safari lodges. Foreign currency
can be changed at banks, bureaux de change and hotels; easiest to
exchange are US dollars, pounds sterling or Euros. Street exchange
merchants should be avoided as they are operating illegally. Banks
open Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm and on the first and last
Saturday of the month. Banks and bureaux de change at the
international airport stay open 24 hours. Credit Cards (American
Express, Visa and MasterCard) are accepted in the larger hotels and
stores, and some camps and lodges. ATMs are widely available in
Nairobi and the major towns.