Chapter V
From
USD 6,800
per person sharing
Private Vehicle Included
Licensed Guide
24-hr Proposal
Full Concierge
— Overview —
A UNESCO World Heritage town of carved doors and donkey lanes, set in an archipelago of empty white-sand islands. No cars. No crowds. A private Swahili stone house, resident chef, butler and dhow captain — entirely yours for six nights. Lamu does not move at the pace of the rest of the world, and that is the entire point.
— Note —
Best visited December–March (dry, warm, low humidity) and July–September. April–June brings the long rains — quieter, greener and significantly less expensive; the house is still beautiful, the water still warm. Avoid mid-October to mid-November (short rains, rough channel crossings). Lamu Old Town has no motorised vehicles — all movement is on foot or by donkey. Dress modestly in town; Lamu is a predominantly Muslim community and a cultural briefing is included in your pre-departure pack. The stone house has air conditioning, reliable WiFi and modern bathrooms. It is not a camp — it is a home. Maximum party size for the standard residency is 6 guests; for larger groups or full-island buyouts, enquire under Private Kenya.
Day 01
Arrive at Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA). Transfer to your Nairobi hotel — both Hemingways and The Tribe are a 10-minute drive from Wilson. Welcome briefing with your Solana trip director: the Lamu chapter in detail, dhow schedule, and any dietary notes passed to the chef.
— Seasonality —
Jan
High
Clear skies, excellent predator sightings
Feb
High
Calving season and warm safari light
Mar
Shoulder
Quieter camps before the long rains
Apr
Low
Emerald landscapes and private-feeling parks
May
Low
Green season photography and lower rates
Jun
Shoulder
Drying tracks and strong general game
Jul
High
Migration movement begins in the Mara
Aug
High
Peak migration and river-crossing chances
Sep
High
Superb cats, plains game and clear weather
Oct
Shoulder
Warm days and fewer vehicles
Nov
Low
Short rains, birding and dramatic skies
Dec
High
Festive travel and lush plains
High season commands the strongest camp rates and earliest availability pressure; low and shoulder months can offer softer pricing, greener landscapes, and a quieter private-vehicle experience.
— Enquire —
Share dates, party size and pace. The enquiry form opens with this safari already selected.
From · per person
USD 6,800
