Lamu Old Town is the oldest and best-preserved Swahili settlement in East Africa, retaining its traditional functions. Hence its attribution as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Built in coral stone and mangrove timber, the town is characterized by the simplicity of structural forms enriched by such features as inner courtyards, verandas, and elaborately carved wooden doors.cultures. See UNESCO for more... 

Whilst it's not exactly news, we were delighted when one of the guests who rented our house kindly sent us this photo. It captures Deuli House's mellow vibe rather well, we think. 

You may enjoy a great article in Conde Nast Traveller titled Island-Hopping in Kenya's Lamu Archipelago, with the strap line: Covered in ninth-century ruins, sandy beaches, and boho boutique hotels, the islands blend Swahili, Arab, Chinese, and Indian cultures. Read article... 

This is no ordinary cooker! It's an incredibly efficient waste incinerator that will help keep our gorgeous island clean in the most ecological way possible. So, a big thank you to our friends in Norway. 

Diving from Lamu is best from November to March. There is only one specialist dive operator in Lamu who we can put you in touch with either before you arrive or during your stay. It's run by a very friendly Englishman and the diving is from a traditional dhow at sites around one and a half hours sailing time from the island.