Lamu

Lamu or Lamu Town is a small town on Lamu Island, which in turn is a part of the Lamu Archipelago in Kenya. Situated 341 kilometres (212 mi) by road northeast of Mombasa that ends at Mokowe Jetty, from where the sea channel has to be crossed to reach Lamu Island. It is the headquarters of Lamu County and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

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Peponi Hotel, Shela Beach, Lamu Island, , Kenya
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The Majlis Hotel Lamu, Ras Kitau Bay - Manda Island Lamu Archipelago, Kenya
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Shella Royal House, Shella Village, Shela, Lamu, Kenya
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Lamu PO Box 118-80500 Lamu, Lamu, Kenya
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Andavelo House-Lamu, Neighbourhood,Lamu, Shela, Kenya
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Amu House Lamu, Island KE, Lamu, Kenya
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Jua House

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Jua House, Shela, Lamu, Kenya
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Kijani Hotel

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Kijani Hotel, Ocean Front, Shela 69671, Lamu, Kenya

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Overview

Lamu or Lamu Town is a small town on Lamu Island, which in turn is a part of the Lamu Archipelago in Kenya. Situated 341 kilometres (212 mi) by road northeast of Mombasa that ends at Mokowe Jetty, from where the sea channel has to be crossed to reach Lamu Island. It is the headquarters of Lamu County and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.