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There are 2 ways to get from Watamu to Lamu by plane, unknown, or bus

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1. Fly from Malindi (MYD) to Lamu Airport (LAU)plane MYD - LAU
2. Walk from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Lamuunknown
53 min
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1. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus
2. Walk from Lamu to Lamuunknown
2h 47m

Malindi (MYD) to Lamu Airport (LAU) flights

10Weekly Planes

30 minAverage Duration

$48Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Watamu to Lamu.

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Distance: 162.7 km
Duration: 53 min

What companies run services between Watamu, Kenya and Lamu, Murang'A, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Watamu to Lamu. However, you can take the taxi to Malindi (MYD) airport, fly to Lamu Airport (LAU), then travel to Lamu. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Watamu to Lamu via Malindi and Lamu in around 2h 47m.

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Lamu, Kenya(opens in a new window)

Lamu or Lamu Town is a small town on Lamu Island, which in turn is a part of the Lamu Archipelago in Kenya. Situated 341 km by road northeast of Mombasa that ends at Mokowe Jetty, from where the sea channel has to be crossed to reach Lamu Island. It is the headquarter of Lamu County and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Lamu

Lamu(Opens in a new window)

Lamu or Lamu Town is a small town on Lamu Island, which in turn is a part of the Lamu Archipelago in Kenya. Situated 341 km by road northeast of Mombasa that ends at Mokowe Jetty from where the sea channel has to be crossed to reach Lamu Island. It is the headquarters of Lamu County and a UNESCO World Heritage site. Lamu is Kenya's oldest continually inhabited town, and was one of the original Swahili settlements along coastal East Africa, founded in 1370.

Lamu Fort(Opens in a new window)

Lamu Fort is a fortress in the town of Lamu in northeastern Kenya. Originally situated on the waterfront, the fort today it is located in a central position in the town, about 70 m from the main jetty on the shore. The powerfully built two-story stone building contrasts with the Swahili architecture of the other buildings in the town.

Olduvai Gorge Museum(Opens in a new window)

The Olduvai Gorge Museum is located in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in Northern Tanzania on the edge of the Olduvai Gorge. The museum was founded by Mary Leakey and is now under the jurisdiction of the Tanzanian government's Department of Cultural Antiquities. It is a museum dedicated to the appreciation and understanding of the Olduvai Gorge and Laetoli fossil sites.

Places to stay in Lamu

Andavelo House(Opens in a new window)

9.4Superb

Amu House(Opens in a new window)

8.9Fabulous

Jamala Guesthouse(Opens in a new window)

8.4Very Good

Banana House and Wellness Centre(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

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