Many tourists gather in Kenya to explore various national parks like Masai Mara to get a glimpse of lions and elephants, but they realize that East African countries actually have their own wonderful islands. Few people are there.
Giving Mauritius, Seychelles and Cape Verde to run for money, the Lamb Archipelago of the Indian Ocean boasts many incredible golden sandy beaches lined with palm trees and white walled villages.
Near the north coast of Kenya, the archipelago is between the towns of Ram and Kuianga and consists of about 65 islands, the largest and best known of which are Pate, Manda and Ram. is.
Today, the largest town is Lamb on an island of the same name, standing as a well-preserved Swahili settlement that has earned a UNESCO World Heritage List location.
For those looking for a quieter beach holiday away from the mainland Kenya crowds, the Lamb Archipelago is the perfect choice.
Among the island's best beaches is Diani Beach. There, local fishermen can be seen doing their jobs from a place above the soft golden sand. However, while most beaches lack modern amenities, the archipelago has an increased distant, authentic atmosphere.
In addition to excitement, snorkeling and scuba diving are perfect for sea kayaking and diving with dolphins during November and March, when the water is clearest.
The archipelago also includes many important archaeological and historic sites to explore and spectacular mosques.
The town of Ram stands as the oldest inhabited town in Kenya and was one of the original Swahili settlements along coastal East Africa, thought to have been founded in 1370.
The stone house often features coral limestone walls, mangrove wooden beans, carved wooden doors, and street-facing windows. They are often organized around a small courtyard, with terraces on the upper floors. According to Airbnb, the old town's centuries-old White House mansion has been carefully restored, and staying here will allow you to “traverse back in time to Lam's rich, multicultural past.”
Other must-sees in Ram include the impressive Fort Ram, built along the coast, protecting members of Pate's sultan, Humo Madi ibn Abi Bakr. It was completed in the early 1920s.
On Manda Island, where it is linked to Ram by ferry and its own airport (which offers flights from X), is the Takuwa village, home to the ruins of a town that was abandoned in the 18th century and rediscovered in the 1950s. Similarly abandoned town of Manda boasts a large sea wall built between the 9th and 13th centuries from large coral blocks.
Because Lamb Island does not have electric vehicles, transportation and other tasks are carried out with the help of donkeys, of which around 3,000 are located on the island. Concerned about animal treatment in the 1980s, a sanctuary was opened to provide free treatment to all donkeys.
To get to Ram, fly from Heathrow Airport to Ram (Rau), Turkish Airlines and Jumbo Jets will be returned in June for just £780. Idyllic hotels such as the Lamu House Hotel include a swimming pool and breakfast worth just £154 per night.
