Lamu Holiday – Sit Back And Enjoy

An island in the Indian Ocean off the coast of Kenya, Lamu has been declared a world heritage site – thanks to its varied traditions and rich cultural inheritance. The Swahili people – inhabiting this place – are warm and friendly. A Lamu holiday is a great way to discover all the facets of this very amazing place.

There is a very quaint charm about this backwater town and beach resort. The streets are always bustling with a lot of activity. The sights and sounds are intriguing - to say the least.

People on a Lamu holiday can visit the Lamu Museum – well-known for the ceremonial horn of the island. There are also other museums that one can visit to know more about the history and the traditions of the place. The Lamu fort and the Mnarani Mosque are some of the other attractions of this place.

While on a Lamu Holiday, one can stay in luxurious resorts and comfortable retreats and enjoy delicious crab dishes in local restaurants. There are a lot of birds in this island and one can spend long hours in bird watching. One can take time off to learn to fish as well.

Safari Tours are routinely being conducted to Lamu and other such interesting destinations in the African subcontinent. The luxury safari tours and the wildlife safari tours are a great way to spend time in natural settings – away from the very normal fare that we are used to.

To know more about a Lamu holiday, one can visit www.porini.com.