Sleep on the dream island of Lamu, just off the coast of Kenya
Anyone looking for an azure blue sea and pebble-white beaches in Africa will soon think of Mombasa or Zanzibar. Been there, done that. But there is another undiscovered place that belongs on this list. A real one hidden gem true island life quiet and simple. Okay, okay... As you probably know by now, we are not the worst at recommending these places. Come on: up lamu island you must be. Do yourself a favor and book a room with us The Cabanas Lamu and/or at the Peponi Hotel. Admittedly it is such a dream trip, but... now it was not the time to save for this? Let's start with the anticipation...
You will find the beautiful island called Lamu off the coast of Kenya and you will sail in here no time by boat from the same Kenya. No time? Yes. You fly into Manda Airport in Kenya and it is not far from there. The island is home to one of the oldest inhabited Swahili towns – an ethnic group that has lived here for more than 700 years. The special thing about this island is that you will not find any cars or taxis there. No, no. The people here ride donkeys to get around the island and sail dhow: an Arab sailing ship with one or more masts. lamu island was formerly the most important international trade center in East Africa and has now become a UNESCO World Heritage Site. A place that you love bucketlist. wants to cross off. trustus.
If you travel to this island with your family, partner or alone, then the... The Cabanas Lamu a nice place to stay. At the southernmost tip of the island surrounded by palm trees, you will find six cabanas on a secluded beach. A place where nothing is required, but everything is possible. Where you enjoy the peace and the surroundings. Big plus points are that the energy consumption of the accommodation is also driven by the sun and wind, with little to no use of chemicals and plastic. Like, like, like! Okay, back to the cabanas. Each cottage has its own large double bed, bathroom and private terrace. It is absolutely fantastic to sit on your own terrace, surrounded by lovely greenery and singing birds.
On an elevated beach dune you will find a communal swimming pool and you can dine in the restaurant (with a stunning view of the sea) or enjoy a well-deserved cocktail sip. It's also a ball for the sports enthusiasts among us, because you can play here kite surfing, become zen during yoga classes or let yourself be pampered with the help of wellness facilities. How about sailing into the sunset with the dhow boats or spending a whole day on the water? Sounds cool. Another fun fact: every cabana name has a link to the Hawaiian language. And that's not surprising, because the owner's husband is from Hawaii and that's kind of how it is home away from home.
Okay okay, this pearl falls into the category of super nice boutique hotel. The hotel was born in the 60s and is still run by the same family to this day. The hotel has 28 rooms, all of which have a beautiful view of the sea and a private bathroom, ceiling fans in the mosquito net and personal safes. Oh and the kids can come along, because they also have family rooms here. Thumbs up! But there's more, because in the hotel restaurant you can taste flavors from all over the world. Sailing at sunset, snorkeling, lying on the beach with your butt naked, gazing at birds or the full of history discover? Plan a trip and off to Lamu!
