Counted among the most magnificent islands in Kenya, Lamu Island is also one of Kenya's oldest surviving towns and the original home for the Swahili people. A home to people from various ethnicities, Lamu is culturally rich. In evidence, the accounts of Chinese ships of Zheng and his fleet sinking around Lamu Island in Kenya back in the 14th century have also been confirmed by archeologists. Not just that, recent DNA tests have proven that a lot of inhabitants of Lamu actually have Chinese origins.
Lamu has a lot to offer to its visitors in terms of Kenya beach resorts, cultural excursions, and a lot more. A few of the attractions that you should definitely be visiting on your next visit to Lamu are:
• Lamu Fort
Built by Fumu Madi ibn Abi Bakr, the historic Lamu fort was to protect members of his unpopular government. The Sultan did not live to see the completion of the fort which happened in early 1820. A popular tourist destination in today’s date, Lamu fort is definitely a site to behold.
• Donkey Sanctuary
The Island has no motor transport, lots of transportation is done with the help of donkeys. This facility provides treatment for all the 2000 - 3000 working donkeys on the island free of charge.
• Riyadha Mosque
This is the home of Maulidi or cultural festivals which celebrate the birth of Prophet Mohammed. The festival takes place every other November. This is the perfect time for anyone to interact with Muslims from the wider East Africa region as they sing praises of Prophet Mohamed. Some of the other fun activities you can enjoy here include donkey and dhow racing, Swahili dances, locals exhibiting crafts such as canoe building and wood carvings.
As you plan checking these attractions out, you can plan your stay at The Majlis, one of the best Kenya resort hotels. Visit www.themajlisresorts.com to book your stay.
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