How do I book the Lamu 4-Day Overland Island Escape?

You can book directly via WhatsApp or enquiry form on TripBambika. Choose your preferred date, number of travellers, and package option. No advance account creation is required.

Where does the tour start and finish?

Mombasa Pickup: Private pickup from Mtwapa/La Marina or agreed Mombasa accommodation. Pickup arrangements are confirmed directly with you before departure.

Lamu 4-Day Overland Island Escape

Coast 4 Days / 3 Nights Private Package

Travel from Mombasa by luxury coach through Malindi and Kilifi to Mokowe Jetty, then cross by boat to Shela for a four-day Lamu island escape. This package includes return private transfers in Mombasa, return luxury coach travel between Mombasa and Mokowe Jetty, a boat crossing to Shela, three nights accommodation in your chosen Lamu property, a private sunset dhow cruise, guided Lamu Old Town tour, a Matondoni dhow-building village visit and a private snorkelling and BBQ day. The overland route is the most affordable way to experience Lamu and passes through the full beauty of the Kenya Coast.

Overview

The overland option is a scenic and affordable alternative to flying. Travel by luxury coach from Mombasa through Kilifi, Malindi and the coastal forest to Mokowe Jetty on the mainland — then cross by motorised boat to Shela. The journey itself is an experience: mangroves, baobabs and the Indian Ocean at every turn.

Choose your accommodation from eight authentic Lamu properties, from a cosy one-room house to a whole rooftop Swahili villa. The four-day itinerary is identical to the fly-in package — sunset cruise, Lamu Old Town, Matondoni and a snorkelling and beach BBQ day — at a lower price per person for groups or budget-conscious travellers.

Scenic Coastal DriveTravel through Kilifi, Malindi and the coastal forest before crossing to Lamu by boat at Mokowe Jetty.

Dhow Sunset CruiseA private sunset experience on Lamu Channel — one of the most iconic ways to end a first day on the island.

Lamu Old TownWalk the UNESCO World Heritage streets with an official local guide and private boat transportation.

Matondoni VillageTake a private dhow to the quiet fishing village famous for its centuries-old dhow-building tradition.

Highlights

Private pickup and return transfer in Mombasa
Return travel between Mombasa and Lamu/Manda Island
Return luxury coach Mombasa–Mokowe Jetty via Malindi coast highway
Boat crossing from Mokowe Jetty to Shela and return
3 nights accommodation in your chosen Lamu property
Private sunset dhow cruise on arrival day
Guided Lamu Old Town walking tour with official local guide
Private dhow boat transportation for the Lamu Town tour
Private dhow trip to Matondoni dhow-building village
Private snorkelling and swimming excursion with beach BBQ

**Overland to Lamu**The journey through the Kenyan coast — past mangroves, baobabs and fishing villages — is part of the Lamu experience.

What's Included

Return private Mombasa transferReturn luxury coach Mombasa–MokoweBoat crossing Mokowe–Shela and return3 nights accommodationPrivate sunset dhow cruiseLamu Old Town guided tourPrivate Matondoni dhow tripPrivate snorkelling & BBQ day

Not Included

Personal expenses and souvenirs
Travel insurance
Alcoholic and premium drinks
Any activities or services not listed in the package inclusions
Additional KES 2,000 airport/South Coast transfer charge for guests in Likoni, Shelly Beach, Diani, Tiwi or Kwale

From

KES 92,880/ person

New experience · authentic local tour

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Shela King En-suite · 1 person

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Itinerary

Overland to Mokowe & Dhow to Shela
Your TripBambika driver collects you from your Mombasa accommodation in the early morning. Board the luxury coach for the scenic coastal journey through Kilifi, Watamu and Malindi to Mokowe Jetty. Take the motorised boat across to Shela, check in to your accommodation and enjoy a private sunset dhow cruise to close the day.
Day 1
Lamu Old Town & Matondoni Village
Explore Lamu Old Town — a UNESCO World Heritage Site — with an official local guide. Walk the historic coral-stone streets, visit ancient mosques, spice shops and the old port. After lunch take a private dhow to Matondoni, the island's dhow-building village.
Day 2
Snorkelling, Swimming, Fishing & Beach BBQ
Spend the day on the Indian Ocean with a private snorkelling and swimming excursion. Try some fishing in the channel, then enjoy a freshly prepared beach BBQ lunch on the water.
Day 3
Morning in Shela & Return to Mombasa
Enjoy a relaxed final morning in Shela — browse the weekly market, pick up local crafts or simply sit by the ocean. Then transfer back to Manda Island and return to Mombasa.
Day 4