Journeys Through Africa

Why this is the right time to explore Lamu Island from Amu House

Watch out for the whale shark safari where you may have the opportunity to swim with the largest fish in the world. Above: Lamu Stone seafront at dusk Mary Stone/@chariotcreations Published: Satmag Nation March 4 2023 The tide is high in the late afternoon. The dark blue of the Indian Ocean reveals the lush green […]

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Journeys Through Africa

Taste of Romance on the isle of Lamu

Published: The East African Nation magazine: 13 – 19 Feb 2021 February, tis the season of love with Valentine fixed on its calendar. I’m on the isle of Lamu, stepping into Subira House, a 19th century house that belonged to the liwali (governor) of Lamu and lovingly restored by the Aarts, the Swedish-Dutch couple who […]

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