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Lamu Heritage Itinerary The Majlis 03 or 05 Nights Day 1 Nairobi / Lamu On arrival at Manda Airstrip either on the morning or afternoon flights, met and transferred by boat to The Majlis. Idyllic, luxurious, stylish, unique… The Majlis resort is a privately owned luxury beach hotel on Manda Island in the Lamu archipelago of Kenya’s Northern Coast. Only a 10 minutes boat ride to Lamu Town, The Majlis offers the very best. With a superb beachfront location and breathtaking views over the Ras Kitau bay and Shela village, it offers the perfect setting and the ideal location for barefoot luxury, informal pampering and excellent cuisine. Lunch, dinner and overnight at The Majlis Day 2 Lamu Start the day with a visit to Lamu Town which is a World Heritage Site. UNESCO describes it as: “The oldest and best- preserved Swahili settlement in East Africa, retaining its traditional functions. Most important attractions are the fishing and vegetable markets, Lamu Fort, Lamu Museum and the Stone Town. Afternoon visit to Takwa Ruins situated on the south side of Manda Island Founded around year 1500 and abandoned around 1700, The Great Mosque at Takwa is relatively well preserved. Lunch, dinner and overnight at The Majlis Day 3 Lamu Today visit Siyu Fort on Pate Island. Pate Island is the largest island in the Lamu Archipelago and lies between the island of Manda and Kiwayu. Lunch, dinner and overnight at The Majlis Day 4 Option A Breakfast. Transfer to the airstrip for your departure flight. Or Days 4 and 5 Option B Full board. Days at leisure to enjoy the many activities on offer: Included Exclusive Kayaking Boat Excursions Laser and windsurfing Boat and main land cultural visits and safaris Laundry Deep sea fishing 1 Bay Dhow Sundowner Double, mono, wake & knee boarding Snorkelling trip to Manda Toto etc Overnight at The Majlis Day 6 Option B Breakfast. Transfer to the airstrip for your departure flight. Rates are in USD For use in conjunction with circuit itineraries only THE MAJLIS Valid from January 6th 2012 to 20th December 2012 LOW SEASON: 01 May - 30 Jun HIGH SEASON : 06 Jan - 30 Apr and 01 Jul - 20 Dec Single Room Child sharing Per adult sharing Payment for this package to be made to: THE MAJLIS Supp. 5-14 yrs Deluxe Room US$ 03 nights Option A Low Season 1475 545 815 Included items: Local airstrip boat transfers, full board accommodation, High Season 1640 605 905 kayaking, laser and windsurfing, mineral water, Lamu Town guided tour, visit to Takwa Ruins and Siyu Fort, 1 bay Dhow sundowner sailing, 05 nights Option B* laundry. Low Season 2345 795 1245 High Season 2620 895 1340 * Please check if special offers apply at the time of booking EAT itineraries 2012 - RACK .

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