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Day 1Departure from Lamu
Day 2Island hopping
Day 3Fishing day
Day 4Return to Lamu
4 stops on this trip

Lamu Archipelago Dhow Sailing Expedition

Lamu Archipelago · Coast · Dec 11–14, 2026

5.0(1)

Four days sailing a traditional dhow through the Lamu archipelago, sleeping aboard or on quiet beaches, fishing and snorkelling stops along the way. A genuinely different way to see the coast.

Duration

4 days

Group size

6–12 people

Spots left

7

Category

Sailing

Meeting point: Lamu jetty

Getting to the meeting point is on you. Transport during the trip is only included if it’s listed under What’s included below.

Trip highlights

  • ●4 days sailing a traditional dhow
  • ●Beach camps on quiet, uninhabited islands
  • ●Fishing and snorkelling stops daily
  • ●Small group, one dhow, one crew

The route

Day by day, stop by stop. Leaders can add a real photo per stop once photo uploads go live.

1

Departure from Lamu

Board the dhow, sail to the first island, evening beach camp.

2

Island hopping

Sailing and snorkelling stops through the archipelago, second beach camp.

3

Fishing day

Morning fishing with the crew, afternoon sail, final night aboard.

4

Return to Lamu

Morning sail back, disembark by early afternoon.

What’s included

  • 4x4 convoy or ferry transfer from Lamu jetty
  • 3 nights aboard/beach camping
  • All meals, fresh-caught where possible
  • Snorkel gear

Not included

  • Flights to Lamu
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Tips for the dhow crew

Cancellation policy

  • •Full refund if you cancel 14+ days before departure.
  • •50% refund if you cancel 7–13 days before departure.
  • •No refund inside 7 days of departure.
  • •Full refund any time if the leader cancels or the trip doesn't hit minimum numbers.

Traveller reviews

5.0(1)

Halima R.

5.0

29 January 2026

Bakari knows every channel in that archipelago. Fell asleep to the sound of the sea every single night.

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