KENYA - Exploring Lamu & Reunited with our car after shipping - Kenya EP2

In this second episode of our Kenya travels, we hop on a plane from Mombasa and head to Lamu Island, a hidden gem off Kenya's coast. As our car shipment has 1 week delay, we are happy to include this off the beaten track destination to our Kenya trip.

A visit to Lamu feels like stepping back in time, with narrow sandy streets, traditional dhows setting sail for sunset cruises, and friendly locals welcoming us at the waterfront. Lamu's charm truly lies in its simplicity and relaxed pace and is a wonderful destination to include in your Kenya itinerary.

We stayed at two beautiful Airbnbs, one in Lamu Old Town and the other in Shela—each offering a unique experience. After a few days of soaking in the island’s slow rhythm, we returned to Mombasa, where the long-awaited reunion with Tony the Toyota, our trusted Landcruiser, finally happened.

The shipping process from Dubai to Mombasa, and especially the clearing in Mombasa port, took longer than expected, but patience paid off as we prepared to continue our overland journey through Africa.

This episode is a must-watch for anyone planning to visit Lamu, those looking for an off-the-beaten-track destination in Kenya, or fellow overlanders curious about the shipping process from the Middle East to East Africa.

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0:00 Flying to Lamu Island
0:57 Arrival to Lamu
1:48 Lamu Old Town
2:49 Walk from Lamu to Shela
4:32 Boat from Lamu to Shela
5:40 Shela
7:14 Mombasa apartment
9:16 Mombasa Old Town
10:17 Ready for car pick up
17:37 No success
18:13 Second attempt
22:14 Reunited with Tony The Toyota
22:51 Likoni ferry
24:04 What's next