Lamu, Kenya · Africa
Lamu sits on the route: 15 minutes from Mokowe.
Lamu is a town located in Lamu, Kenya. With a population of 25,385, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Lamu sits in Kenya, where you drive on the left. It's in the Africa/Nairobi time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Lamu to your route.
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 headquarter of Lamu County and a UNESCO WorldRead more
Heritage Site.
The town contains the Lamu Fort on the seafront, constructed under Fumo Madi ibn Abi Bakr, the Sultan of Pate, and completed after his death in the early 1820s. Lamu is also home to 23 mosques, including the Riyadha Mosque, built in 1900, and a donkey sanctuary.
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Lamu is located in Lamu, Kenya, Africa. The coordinates are -2.2717 latitude, 40.9020 longitude.
Lamu has a population of approximately 25,385 people, making it a town in Kenya.
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