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Lamu Old Town
Parim aeg külastamiseks
Come between December and March for dry skies, or time your trip for the Lamu Cultural Festival in late November. Mornings are coolest for exploring the maze of streets before the heat peaks.
Eelarvenõuanded
Wandering the streets is free, though a local guide typically charges about 1,500 KES (roughly $12) for a two-hour walk. Carry cash because few vendors accept cards, and save by eating at the small waterfront eateries instead of hotel restaurants.
Soovitatav
History buffs, Photography enthusiasts, Slow travelers, Culture seekers
Planeeri oma külastusaeg
Half day
Teave
Kiired faktid: Umbes 3000 eeslit toimivad ainsa transpordivahendina alleedel, mis on liiga kitsad igasugusele sõidukile. Peaaegu kolmveerand selle korallkivist hoonetest pärineb ajast enne 1800. aastat ning peenelt nikerdatud puuuksed jäädvustavad iga perekonna ajaloo ja staatuse.
Esiletõstmised: Umbes novembri lõpus muutub terve kaldariba festivaliplatsiks, kus dhau-võidusõidud, eeslivõidusõidud ja hennavõistlused leiavad aset türkiissinise kanali taustal. Tõeline saladus on jalutada looklevatel alleedel hämarikus, kui kardemonikohv ja palvekutse hõljuvad välja ustest, mis on nikerdatud enam kui kaks sajandit tagasi.
Sisekujunduse nõuanded
- Wear loose cotton clothing and sandals, since the lanes are sandy and residents dress modestly.
- Photograph the carved wooden doors in early morning when the low sun makes the wood grain glow.
- Skip the donkey rides out of respect for the animals, and instead walk the scenic hour-long path to Shela beach.
- Negotiate dhow sailing trips at the harbor in late afternoon, when captains are keen to fill empty seats.
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