Life Swahili
"Lamu offers, and living on the street, his soul swahili in a pure state, in the reality of a society composed and sure of itself. Your character has the air of a Utopia rescued from the past, or of an Arcadian ideal."
The dream of Africa, Javier Reverte
The word "Lamu" comes from the Arabic Sawahil, meaning coast.
The meeting of the culture of Africa and the Arab, the arrival of the european explorers and traders, Indians, and it was the defining a style, language, and traditions, and was created a life-style sophisticated and only one that remains today, unchanged by the passage of time and continues to fascinate all who know him.
History
The history of Lamu, dates back centuries ago. The oldest and best-preserved settlement Swahili on the east coast of Africa. The Island of Lamu is a unique place in the world where you can discover the culture and way of life Swahili isolated from the outside world where the old buildings from the days of glory remain intact and the lifestyle Swahili survives in its old streets.
Thanks to its remote geographical location and the determination of the natives to maintain their culture, Lamu is one of the great places that is left of the traditional culture Swahili of the east coast of Africa.
Learn Swahili
Kiswahili is the language of the Swahili spoken in a large area of africa and in Lamu. Here's a list of phrases and words that might be useful in your experience in Lamu.
Winds and Tides
One of the most important features of Lamu and that has influenced a lot in its history, its climate is governed always by the tides of the indian ocean and the winds and the annual monsoon marked the rhythms of the trade.. we invite You to get to know more about him and discover what are the ideal months for the activities you want to do in Lamu.
