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Lamu Old Town
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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.
Nasveti za proračun
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.
Priporočeno za
History buffs, Photography enthusiasts, Slow travelers, Culture seekers
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Half day
O znamenitosti
Hitre informacije: Približno 3.000 oslov služi kot edino prevozno sredstvo po uličicah, ki so preozke za vsako vozilo. Skoraj tri četrtine njegovih stavb iz koralskega kamna izvira iz obdobja pred letom 1800, zapleteno izrezljana lesena vrata pa beležijo zgodovino in status vsake družine.
Poudarki: Okoli konca novembra se celotno obrežje spremeni v prizorišče praznovanja, kjer potekajo dirke z dhou čolni, oslovske dirke in tekmovanja v kani ob turkiznem kanalu. Prava skrivnost je sprehod po vijugastih uličicah ob mraku, ko iz vrat, izrezljanih pred več kot dvema stoletjema, veje vonj kardamomove kave in se sliši klic k molitvi.
Notranji nasveti
- 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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