Lamu - Unesco World Heritage Site
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Lamu Old Town
Lamu town is an old city which dates back to the 7th century. Many activities such as administration, banking services, health centres, restaurants, food market, internet cafe’s and meeting places exist in the town.
Shela Village
Shela is a village in the south of the old town. The village is famous because of the Eco system dunes which is untouched on the long 14 km beach. For those seeking relaxition, total peace of mind and stay next to the beach, Shela village would be the best choice.
History
The Beach
Getting Into Lamu
Lamu Banking
Lamu Restaurants
Lamu Activities
Lamu Entertainments
Lamu Churches
Every Saturdays and Sundays. Catholic church is right at the Lamu Jetty while the others are at the back of the stone town. There is no church in Shela village.
Language
English and Kiswahili are the main languages in Lamu. Most people speak English but not many people will be comfortable to throw a conversation in English for a prolonged amount of time. You can make a lot of good friends if you can speak in kiswahili.
Weather
Lamu is general hot with TEMP ranging from 23 – 40. You won’t need heavy clothes. kikoy and anything loose is all you need. For shoes, consider open ones. Most activities in Lamu are water based.
Power Supply
Lamu is powered by KENGEN generators which were upgraded recently. The power supply is now stable and better than before. No problem with cooling anymore.
Voltage
Lamu is supplied with 240 volts AC. The plug in use throughout Kenya is of the three square – pin, 13 – amp type.
