Day 1: Arrival in Lamu – Island Welcome
Arrive in Lamu via flight from Nairobi or Mombasa. Enjoy a scenic boat transfer across the shimmering channel to your luxurious beachfront resort. Be greeted with a cool towel and a fresh coconut drink as you check in to your private villa. Spend the evening on the beach, watching the sun melt into the horizon before enjoying a gourmet Swahili-inspired dinner.
Overnight: The Majlis Resort or Red Pepper House
Day 2: Discover Old Lamu Charm
After a leisurely breakfast, take a guided walking tour through Lamu Old Town. Explore its narrow alleys, centuries-old mosques, intricately carved doors, and vibrant markets. Stop by Lamu Museum and visit Shela Village for artisan crafts and coastal jewelry.
End the day with a sunset dhow cruise, complete with sparkling wine and soft coastal music.
Overnight: The Majlis Resort or Red Pepper House
Day 3: Christmas Eve Under the Stars
Wake up to the sound of waves and birdsong. Spend the morning relaxing by the pool or enjoying a spa treatment. In the evening, celebrate Christmas Eve with a beachfront bonfire, live Swahili music, and a curated gourmet dinner under the stars.
Overnight: The Majlis Resort or Red Pepper House
Day 4: Christmas Day Bliss
Merry Christmas from paradise! Begin with a champagne breakfast by the ocean, followed by a day of sun, laughter, and serenity.
Join a private dhow picnic on a nearby sandbank, where your personal chef prepares a festive seafood feast. As the sun sets, toast to life and love with cocktails overlooking the Indian Ocean.
Overnight: The Majlis Resort or Red Pepper House
Day 5: Island Adventures & Culture
After breakfast, choose your own adventure — go deep-sea fishing, kite surfing, or explore the sand dunes by camel. For culture lovers, visit Matondoni Village to learn traditional dhow-building and Swahili crafts. Return to your villa for sunset yoga or a private candlelit dinner by the beach.
Overnight: The Majlis Resort or Red Pepper House
Day 6: Serenity & Spa
Enjoy a day of leisure. Unwind with a holistic massage or wellness session at the resort’s spa. Take a walk along Shela Beach, one of Kenya’s most pristine stretches of sand. In the evening, experience a Swahili dinner with live taarab music — a perfect farewell to your island paradise.
Overnight: The Majlis Resort or Red Pepper House
Day 7: Farewell to Lamu
After breakfast, take one last stroll along the beach before your boat transfer back to Lamu Airport. Carry home memories of sunlit shores, cultural charm, and festive warmth that only Lamu can offer.
💰 Pricing Per Person Sharing
✅ Inclusions
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Accommodation in luxury beachfront resort
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Daily breakfast and dinner (or all-inclusive meal plan)
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Christmas Eve and Christmas Day celebrations
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Return airport boat transfers
❌ Exclusions
🌴 Optional Extras
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Private dhow picnic on sandbanks
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Cultural tour of Matondoni dhow village
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Yoga or wellness session
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Deep-sea fishing or snorkeling excursions
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Romantic beachfront candlelit dinner
👨👩👧 Child Policy
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Children under 3 years – stay free
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4–11 years – 50% of adult rate
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12 years and above – adult rate applies
🧳 Single Supplement
ℹ️ Important Information & Reminder
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Bookings should be made at least 3 months in advance during peak holiday seasons (Easter, Christmas, New Year).
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A valid passport or Kenyan national ID is required for flights to Lamu.
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Lamu is a car-free island; transfers are mainly by boat or donkey carts.
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Pack light clothing, swimwear, sunscreen, sandals, and modest attire for cultural excursions.
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Travel insurance is strongly recommended.
