MY FIRST IMPRESSIONS OF LAMU, KENYA 🇰🇪 | TRAVEL TO LAMU WITH ME

#kenya #lamuisland #lamu #travelkenya
Lamu Island is a port, city, and island just off the shore of Kenya in the Indian Ocean approximately 150 miles from Mombasa. It is a part of the East African country of Kenya. Lamu was founded in the 12th century. Lamu is one of the longest-established and best-preserved remaining settlements of the Swahili tradition in east Africa that remains today. The island has continually been inhabited for over seven hundred years, and continues to be an important center in eastern Africa. Today, I explore all of Lamu, from the beautiful architecture to the food to the amazing people that live here.
0:00 Intro
0:41 Flying from Mombasa to Lamu
01:35 Boat from Lamu Airport to Lamu island
4:17 Arriving and touring Airbnb in Lamu
6:10 Touring Lamu Town
15:20 Lamu market
16:50 Fresh seafood lunch
18:11 Interaction with a local
18:43 Sunset boat cruise in Lamu
24:11 Lamu at night time and dinner
25:57 Day 2 in Lamu. Breakfast and Coffee
37:33 Oldest Hotel in East Africa
38:27 Water Taxi from Old Lamu Town to Shela
39:09 Tour of second airbnb
41:25 Tour of Shela
45:24 Getting Henna in Lamu
49:21 Ice Cream in Lamu
51:27 Shopping in Lamu
52:49 Shela Beach
54:15 Dinner in Lamu
55:32 Opinion about Lamu at night ‘
56:40 Is Lamu worth visiting?
57:46 Shela Beach morning walk
1:01 Outro
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My name is Jasmine and I have relocated from Sydney Australia to Ghana in west Africa as of the year 2020.
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[@WaweruG]

Thanks you, finally justice served. In a two days time, Jasmine has surpassed what Kenya's Tourism ministers, Boards, conferences, miss tourisms etc failed to do for decades. Lamu deserves this kind of recognition. Well done Ama 👏👏

[@JasmineAmaa]

❤️❤️

[@starsfelly6975]

I concur with you on these

[@georgeotieno5880]

​@JasmineAmaa yes Empress jasmine, we will absolutely, certainly and definitely give you Kenya citizenship for sure. Because you are promote and show case my beloved country 🇰🇪 yetu in very fabulous, marvelous, prodigious and stupendous way hand down

[@georgeotieno5880]

​@@JasmineAmaa you really look like my tribe Luo lady for sure. The perfect Luo name for you will be Adhiambo aka adhis due to your big butt❤😂

[@armstrong_007]

@@JasmineAmaa YOU ARE VERY BEAUTIFUL GORGEOUS LADY OF EAST AFRICA

[@stephenodhiambo3805]

Hats off to the guide,he understands his trade so well

[@frimptop.9813]

I'm a typical Ghanaian but l can beat my chest and say Kenya 🇰🇪 is a home of nature ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@mengichlagat]

Whole of Africa. But Kenya is unique because the landmass has everything you need. From the coast to beautiful valleys, active volcanoes mountains, game parks, and great lakes, desert sands and Nairobi city.

[@charleswanderi7922]

Thank you Sir... we appreciate you

[@mohamedcabdi7473]

Lamu Island is part of Garissa, Somalia, not Kenya

[@DavidWaweru-lx4go]

​@@mohamedcabdi7473saaa umesema nn ww 😂😂😂

[@GUYANAECHO]

Jasmine you are so right about Africa, It is the land of hidden gems!

[@JasmineAmaa]

Honestly 💕

[@KaydeanChannel]

Wow! I saw my flag on a boat at the beginning . Jamaica 🇯🇲 flag!!!! Big up and shout out to my kenya people 🇰🇪 . I enjoy watching

[@ryukiiprimer5383]

Jamaica has mad representation in Kenya from music to the language and culture. Big up Jamaica🇯🇲🇰🇪♥️

[@_gheeleys_au]

Jamaican culture has been well embraced in Kenya. 😂

[@njengaalois]

It seems a number of Jamaicans don't understand the connection between Kenya and Jamaica😅

[@justusjuma2904]

Jamaica has a big influence in Kenya, all through high school we used to listen to Jamaican music from Di World Boss to Tommy lee...go to the ghetto and you'll find hoods called Portmore even the dancing in the clubs has been influenced by Jamaica so yeah expect your flag when you come if not the flag you definitely see someone wearing a jamaican flag armband.

[@Pmooli]

@@njengaalois The Jamaicans in NY saw the Mau Mau 'terrorists' in the press and embraced the dreadlocks...thats what I read

[@esem135]

Lamu is the oldest and first Swahili settlement (13th Century) on the East African Indian Ocean Coastline and the origin of the Kiswahili language. It was inhabited by Africans of Bantu descent who intermarried with traders on the coast who came from Arabia, Persia, China, Portugal and other parts of the world.

[@ryukiiprimer5383]

Mombasa is the oldest coastal town started in the 9th century

[@esem135]

@@ryukiiprimer5383 Lamu is the oldest SWAHILI SETTLEMENT. Read to comprehend and not just respond.

[@kofiarthur3749]

I think the Swahilis settled Unguja- the real Swahilis name for Zanziba and Lamas Island Way before 13th century. In any case when we Africans say we were the first to sail on earth to far away places, you get this Jealous insecure White European Fools making noise trying to dispute that

[@kennedynjanja8988]

Waoo,the sunset bit view is magic👏🏽

[@Morido-1]

​@esem135 it was not uninhabited before the foreigners came, so it's NOT a Bantu settlement, but indeginously Bantu. Don't get it twisted.

[@dawntrenchfield7920]

Every country in Africa is beautiful Africa is indeed Paradise

[@PaulKeeps]

A very special Thank You for showcasing Kenya to the World ❤❤

[@nobelaharris7737]

❤wow Africa is blessed with so many beautiful places towns and villages rivers lakes forestry and the ocean wow this Kenya town looks ancient and historic yet thriving with it people LAMU looks so peaceful wish I was there ❤❤❤❤

[@freedomm]

Lamu is the best preserved Swahili city state on the East African coast. Much better preserved than even Zanzibar. Yes, no cars or motor vehicles of any kind on Lamu Island.

[@blessedlove2113]

Aren't there boda bodas these days?

[@freedomm]

@@blessedlove2113 Not on the island.

[@serviceedgeinsurance8830]

Totally agree with you.. the Europeans are the major tourists in Lamu, Malindi, Kilifi, Mombasa and Diani. They leave their countries and know about these hidden gems that we are not aware of

[@thomasorungo6898]

Jasmine, now you have seen for yourself the rich cultural fusion of the East African coastline, particularly Kenyan side. You have witnessed the influence and impact of the Portuguese, Persian and Arabic culture fused in to the local tribes to create the Swahili community, culture, and heritage. You needed to venture further in to Shella island and other islands in the outcasts of Lamu, and right in your face you would have met another slightly different community falling within the Swahili community. They have typical Chinese physiology. They are descendants of survivors of a Chinese merchant ship that wrecked hundreds of years back. These survivors intermarried with locals and lived in those islands never to return to China. There are cemetery with tombs having Chinese inscriptions. That’s how culturally rich the coastline of East Africa presents

[@deemwenesi9718]

What’s the name of that community (the descendants of Chinese)?

[@thomasorungo6898]

@@deemwenesi9718 google Chinese Descendants in Kenya 600 years on. It’s a documentary by CTGN

[@thomasorungo6898]

@@deemwenesi9718 their ship wrecked and 20 of the Chinese swam to the island of Pate and Shanga. They later married the locals and integrated

[@abuamina8950]

Coastal kenya is stunningly beautiful, I'll recommend Diani as well

[@SLIMMMMB]

Ama my daughter! This is heaven. Kudos to your VIDEOGRAPHER. You’ve brought joy to me watching from London. Indeed Africa is God’s gift to earth man . By time we appreciate what we’ve been gifted…..❤

[@JasmineAmaa]

Thanks so much 🙏🏾💕

[@moseschege5429]

​@@JasmineAmaavery beautiful

[@barbaraofori9069]

Lamu added to my bucket list for sure! Thank you Jasmine, if it wasn't for you I definitely would not have known about it. Can't wait to see more of Kenya through your lens :)

[@annkamau2694]

Yes! Lamu is a whole new experience! Nowhere like it! I am amazed at how I wait to watch your videos Jasmine. So interesting seeing my country through your eyes! Keep up the good work gal! Bravo!💪🏾

[@val-bm3so]

Queen, You are living your life like it's Golden 🤩 I am sooo proud of you.!!! Traveling the world by yourself. Taking us places we may never see. Thank you Queen. Stay Blessed 😊 PeAcE

[@val-bm3so]

So Amazing the planning you must have done💞💕💞

[@mwalimufrida6092]

Don't stop your trip before visiting Watamu, Diani, Masai Mara and Amboseli.

[@RootsMizizi]

💯

[@user-cp4ix3qc9s]

Yeah wish she came there

[@lucykamau5689]

This has reminded me of many years. I completed my high school in Lamu Girls, now watching all the way in USA

[@nellymuthamia834]

I spent over three years in Lamu and I can tell you it was magic❤❤❤ I used to work at the whispers cafe then I moved to kijani hotel God sooo many memories I hope you enjoy yourself too

[@JasmineAmaa]

Aw how lovely

[@ladymay5168]

😍Gosh I am LOVING these Kenya videos. Now I wanna go visit. Thank you for showing us these places🙏.

[@JasmineAmaa]

You should. It’s beautiful 🥰

[@travildguide]

Pwani is the swahili name for Coast not ocean as your tour guide explained😅 Ocean is Bahari in swahili

[@Realamossantiago]

You've done kenya justice and Africa as a whole. As a kenyan I've followed your videos all the time you've been in kenya and i have had a nice time watching your i hope you visit again and be blessed. The real gems are in Africa they only need to be discovered

[@marywangui4682]

I couldn’t wait for more ❤As a Kenyan definitely have to go to the coast soon enough 🎉

[@fidelm2020]

When I saw your 1st video 📹 after arriving in kenya, that's when I knew that you gonna be amazed by what you'll be doing for the longest time you wanna be there....even if you have less days there's possibility of adding more to enjoy the natural adventures. Just enjoying your vlogs here Jasmine from Kenya but in kuwait 🇰🇼 now

[@kimaningethe9523]

Wow❤, Jasmine you've really done my country Kenya justice. Continue show casing beautiful African gems. Welcome back to Kenya there many hidden gems in Kenya like Nanyuki, Rusinga Island, Samburu, Maasai Mara, Tsavo, Amboseli, Naivasha, Rift Valley Lakes, Maasai Mara, Diani, Watuma etc

[@Pinky.1991]

Wow, I fully appreciate this video. Usually hard to watch a 30 minute video but this has been so easy and I honestly would have watched for 2hours. Thanks Jasmine. ❤️🙏🏾

[@sekkymwaura1924]

I like how you don't sugar coat anything just saying it as it is.... Honesty is key

[@richyakuoko2360]

Awesome video!! Thanks for sharing Jasmine.

[@JasmineAmaa]

You are so welcome! X

[@LiegeEdward]

Lamu has the historical sites of the coast, more of the swahili foods swahili culture and interactions much love for the good work.

[@agnesstokes1078]

That looks and sounds very peaceful ❤❤

[@elvinemakanga3358]

Excellent research Miss Jasmine👍

[@adjeteymensah]

just at the comfort of my home, i just travelled to kenya. wow! keep it up boss

[@theoddball1]

Fantastic video 👌👌. Thank you...

[@lisahall3026]

Thanks for taking us around Kenya I love it. Great content

[@MsEMccray]

That place is beautiful, I would definitely visit!

[@bantuvoicemuchaik.k.7715]

I swear kenya is underrated

[@esem135]

Only by those who do not know or don't care to know more about Kenya.

[@Mwomwa]

@esem135 There are many places in the world. You can't know everything.

[@esem135]

@Mwomwa True. But that does not take away my point.

[@Pmooli]

You have no idea how popular Kenya was from 30s-90s. Terrorism hit us hard.

[@kennedymayienga919]

Jesmine has shown me more of my neighbourhood more than I will ever see. She is doing more justice to tourism then the clueless Kenya Tourism Board

[@kennedymayienga919]

We had the Climate change Conference in Nairobi and KTB had nothing to do with the overflow

[@bevmwallo1712]

So glad you made it to Lamu 🎉🎉🎉 glad you enjoyed it!

[@omlive7867]

Thank you. So peaceful and serene. The kind of holiday one needs to take every once in a while to recharge ❤❤❤

[@higgs8955]

Keep going girl. Africa is the paradise

[@gkmutai]

Thanks Jasmine for exploring our Lamu Tamu - Next stop I guess is south coast Diani. The thrill of a safari, thanks for sharing.

[@georgehosea139]

❤❤ wonderful vlog about Lamu what a nice time you had at the island, thanks for putting our tourist destinations on the world map, you are amazing.

[@0tismadaline]

You are looking absolutely gorgeous 😍 this is amazing and beautiful experience, can't wait to visit 😊

[@oasis5683]

Magical of Lamu 😍

[@kennykenny6226]

it's really lovely to see you doing what you do , I m enjoying watching your videos

[@user-em8kn4im9k]

Nice video beautiful Island Kanya is a beautiful country thanks for sharing this amazing video of Lamu keep it up

[@sheilasylvain6669]

Thank you Jasmine. Lamu would definitely be worth the visit. Totally enjoyed it ❤

[@chero16577]

i was waiting for you to post! i love your vlogs and the way you explain and really show us the real experience. def wanna go back to kenya and visit lamu

[@Homeground38]

Simply exquisite, i have to get to lamu tamu

[@peter.mwaura]

Lamu offers the kind if tranquility I need. 😊🤗

[@PiusKemboi]

Wow,so beautiful ,I love your content jasmine, keep up the great job you are doing.much love from kenya

[@manalabdul5727]

Thats was nice to see my home really missing it so much...just visit lamu again and again

[@LearningEveryday01]

Thanks for showing us Lamu in such detail😊

[@jeniferomato7770]

Am proud to know kenya more better through your channel is such amazing😊

[@StevoGitz]

A very nice video! ❤ Your videographer was top 💯 he kept me glued the whole video without being bored no matter how long it was. Next stop Diani pliz.

[@rosedadzie6386]

I have enjoyed this video immensely !! I will definitely visit Kenya, its on my bucket list now! Thanks for this amazing video Jasmine!❤❤

[@JasmineAmaa]

Ur welcome 🥰

[@wtw03]

Beautiful swahili town, i can tell you are ebjoying yourself , karibu kenya❤🇰🇪 plase continue to enjoy.

[@testimonyvlog]

❤❤ ❤My Queen and my Love at it again 🎉

[@yvettenziffa7556]

Beautiful!!!

[@yasuke230]

You have indeed travelled Kenya. Also visit Central Kenya especially Mt Kenya and also northern kenya very underrated but priceless

[@tfl4963]

Excellent vlogging Jasmine. Enjoy vlogging in Kenya 🇰🇪 and karibu tena (welcome back again) to visit many more destinations in the nation.

[@masikaharon4103]

Actually I have learned more about lamu through your channel our lovely sister all the way from Ghana. Thank you and may God bless you jazmine

[@inthemixwithleahbpodcast]

Beautiful city!

[@beryllynne4400]

I'll always go back to Lamu ..❤🎉it's always amaizing

[@charleswanderi7922]

Thank you so much Jasmine for making the name of Lamu and my great Nation known out there.

[@ciwanechris1428]

I miss Africa. Thank you for sharing. Africa is beautiful ☀️

[@ashleypalmer4918]

hi Jasmine have been enjoying ur videos of ur trip they r so good as always ! Ashley Australia

[@ogutumose]

❤❤❤❤I love your content thanks for being honest that africa is great and more so kenya#queen of africa

[@dennisondieki1714]

Looking pretty. Enjoy your stay in Kenya

[@kenyanwanderer9112]

I've been to Lamu and trust me the experience sticks with you forever ❤❤❤❤

[@bobroberts4607]

Been waiting for this😂

[@nicholastoo858]

You can't leave the coast without visiting Watamu, Kilifi, Ukunda & Diani

[@user-je1rx9qu5d]

Thanks Jasmine for sharing your adventures of Lamu with me appreciate you. Thanks. Watching from the UK 🇬🇧❤️

[@JasmineAmaa]

❤️

[@kenzelcold1636]

As always, thank🙏🏿you for that amazing presentation. I felt like I took some of that chew and was there with you 😊

[@JasmineAmaa]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣❤️🙏🏾

[@hurrychris2647]

I love your content so much. Most welcome back again and again to kenya 🇰🇪

[@JasmineAmaa]

Thank u xx

[@BMA19051]

Your vlogs are topnotch

[@janewamweya5010]

Beautiful 😍 🤩 next head to Diani, very beautiful and a different experience ❤😊

[@levelupgoddess9289]

Wow. I have never heard of this country before. Looks beautiful. I would definitely travel there.

[@ltspossible]

Lamu is not a country but part of Kenya which is the Country. You are welcome to our country

[@marymayoli5873]

Wow brave lady Jasmine 👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾💪🏾. Loving your uninterrupted courageous exposures and trust you are enjoying your tour of Kenya and her people. I love your Lamu tour guide👍🏾. Keep the flame🔥🔥 burning🙏🏽🙏🏽before you return to Ghana.

[@JasmineAmaa]

Thank u 🙏🏾💕

[@saidgwanda592]

Jasmine, you're amazing, kind hearted and lovely. Thanks for your visit to Kenya. I have been watching your videos right from Departure in Ghana to this final clip of Lamu. You're purely an African lady who love your culture. Kudos for the Kenya showcase. Pass my warm greetings to our families in Ghana, tell them Kenyans love them. I'll definitely make a payback trip and explore Ghana Inshallah. By the way I like the tune at 42:10❤

[@JasmineAmaa]

Thanks so much 🙏🏾💕

[@kim1570]

Top comment. Nothing but good vibes 🖤

[@nyakoejob4470]

Good to see you in lamu my sister from the west. Karibu kisiwani lamu

[@Adero-hp5nd]

Welcome to Kenya I'm enjoying your vlog it's lovely

[@rosam674]

In Kiswahili, POLE (pronounced po-le) means sorry. POLE POLE means slow (It does not mean slowly slowly). It can be used in a variety of ways to mean "take it easy" or "slow down" or "relax".

[@JasmineAmaa]

Sure thanks 😊

[@papacheezie2838]

​@@JasmineAmaa Yes Poley poly means SLOWLY SLOWLY IN CERTAIN VILLAGEES ASANTE NAYBAHANSE VILLAGE 😂😂😂😂❤🎉CONGREATULATION ON UR BEAUTIFUL JOURNEY FAMILY NUFF RESPECT Assalamalaikum MASHAALLAH ALHAMDULIALLAH ALLAH ARKBAR 😮

[@Theunapologeticwildlife]

​@@JasmineAmaa sister I would like to invite you to Tanzania 🇹🇿 I would offer you a good Safari experience in the Famous parks there just let me know please

[@J_a_s_o_n]

​@@JasmineAmaaCould you kindly be adding the contact name places of the places you stay like the AirBnBs with their numbers to help us also travel out there easily? Much appreciated of your channel. So many gems.

[@Kochw221]

You're both right, pole pole loosely translated means slowly slowly, tembea pole pole , walk slowly slowly (though not correct grammar)

[@bwanasefunjege3096]

Thank you sister. A good and substantial film of my home town.

[@JasmineAmaa]

My pleasure 🙏🏾😊

[@PierepiusNgugi]

I can remember in primary school Grin wide smile love it

[@osamamahmud583]

cant wait to welcome you in mombasa

[@JeffreyKaime]

Wow!wow! So this is my country. I know better now, thanks for showing casing this magnificent tour.

[@JasmineAmaa]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@frankotieno-uq6uo]

Well informed guide.

[@salimbaasba6159]

Thank you for visiting my home town, I am currently residing in Manchester, UK

[@meenafree5931]

Ms Jasmine your videos are a breath of fresh air! Thanks for showing us places we didn’t know were on the map! We will definitely find the sistha ! Shalom & Salaam Alakuim!☪️✡️☮️🌎✅fyi you & Tayo Aino r my favorite Travel vloggers!

[@JasmineAmaa]

🙏🏾💕

[@SuzetteDavis-wx5ow]

Really nice!!

[@CONSTRUCTIONASSISTANCESU-xd3hv]

A very authentic presentation of LAMU Island. Your vlogs are effortlessly awesome. Noooooma sana!!!!!

[@JasmineAmaa]

❤️

[@kph_news]

You are a true Ambassador of Kenya. Welcome to +254 🇰🇪 again.

[@jaymutiso2217]

Top Guide

[@willymakau7910]

Keep it up jasmine ❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@thefunandadventureactcharl3592]

Nice job. You covered Lamu well.

[@GrahameMcLeod]

This is one of the best videos I have seen; Jasmine has really shown much of the culture and sights of this Kenyan gem, Lamu. Its a kind of place where you might intend to stay for two days but end up staying for two months. I stayed there for twelve days but wanted to stay much longer. The place has great ambience and most relaxing and safe to move around. You wont want to leave! i was there during Ramadan and enjoyed the Eid meal at the end of the month with a guide. It would be great to go out of Lamu into the interior of the island to see rural life - tamarind trees, palm wine and fishing, dhow making as I did. The Swahili house museum in Lamu is worth a look; Jasmine stayed in a traditional Swahil house, vert delightful. The flat topped trees are actually thorn acacias and are very common on the islands here. I also went by dhow to the island of Pate where I spent a night savouring the atmosphere. Lamu is worth a visit; go there and enjoy! It s much better than Mombasa.

[@neliuskahihia3254]

Never been to Lamu so beautiful

[@Kochw221]

Channel is so addictive, nice videos karibu sana Kenya