Private tour in Lamu Bruce

Pate island full day tour from Lamu

Tour #810775

Includes all fees

Book with a 20% deposit

up to 6 people

11 hours

walking

Party size:

1

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Overview of your Lamu tour:

This tour at the Pate island will provide travellers with an unforgettable experience of Kenyan Swahili villages cultural life, traditional Swahili dishes and the amazing geographical landscape of the beautiful mangrove vegetation. You will enjoy the view of Siyu fort, Shanga ruins, the Nabahani ruins and the ancient Portuguese town of Pate. We will reach the island by boat. ** Some of the sites in the itinerary may be impacted by closures. Please, contact me before booking to discuss alternatives.

Your Lamu tour itinerary

The tour begins with a thirty-minute boat ride from Lamu jetty through the Mkanda (channel of Indian ocean) to Mtangawanda jetty on Pate island. A private vehicle will be used from Mtangawanda jetty to Siyu, a historical 13th century village, where the travellers will visit the Siyu fort. From Siyu village we head to a 7th century old village of Shanga. Shanga ruins, tombs and foundation houses will be magnificent for the travellers. We will go to Pate, a 13th century old village, to see the Nabahani ruins, Pate town ancient tombs, old Mosques and the remains of Portuguese houses. Necessary breaks will be made for Swahili snacks, lunch and visiting of the artisans shops. The return journey to Lamu island will begin shortly after the tour of Pate old town. If you have any special interests, just ask me for a quote!

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Transportation Details
Type: Walking

A boat ride from Lamu to Mtangawanda. Local vehicles will be used to tour parts of Pate island.

What's included
  • Other: Boat ride (per group). Local vehicles in the island. Entrance fee to attractions (they have a low cost, therefore the guide will take care of it).
  • Private Guide
  • Public Transportation
  • Tickets
What's extra
  • Other: Personal expenses.
  • Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide:

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories

Boat

Off The Beaten Path

Languages
Fluent

English

Activity level
Minimal
Accessibility

Kid Friendly

Includes all fees

Book with a 20% deposit

Size:

up to 6 people

Duration:

11 hours

Transportation:

walking

Party size:

1

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Includes all fees

Book with a 20% deposit

Size:

up to 6 people

Duration:

11 hours

Transportation:

walking

Party size:

1

Select tour date
Select tour start time
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