05/10/2026
🌴 **Did you know you can visit Lamu on a budget?**
You can travel from **Nairobi to Lamu and back for less than KES 20,000** — including transport, accommodation, food and some activities!
Here’s how a **3-day / 2-night budget trip to Lamu** could look:
🚌 **Nairobi → Lamu**
Night bus: around **KES 3,500 one way**, including the boat fare to Lamu Island and some snacks on the way.
🏠 **2 nights at JamboHouse Lamu**
Around **KES 2,500 per night**, including breakfast.
We have:
• Single rooms from **KES 2,000/night**
• Double rooms from **KES 2,400/night**
# # # 📍 Day 1 – Lamu Old Town
Arrive in Lamu around **11 am**, check in and freshen up.
🍛 Have lunch at a local restaurant — from around **KES 500**, including a fresh juice.
🚶♂️ Explore Lamu Old Town with a guided walking tour:
**KES 1,000 for one person / KES 750 per person for two people.**
🌅 Finish the day at the **Floating Restaurant** — food, fresh juice and boat fare for around **KES 1,000**.
# # # 🏖️ Day 2 – Shela Beach
After our delicious breakfast, head to **Shela Beach** and spend the day relaxing by the ocean.
🍹 Have a drink at **Peponi Hotel** and stay for the beautiful Lamu sunset.
No expensive activities are necessary — sometimes the best things to do in Lamu are simply enjoying the beach, wandering through the narrow streets and watching the sun go down.
# # # 🚌 Day 3 – Back to Nairobi
You have two bus options:
**7:00 am bus** → arrive in Nairobi around **6:00 pm**
or
**1:30 pm bus** → arrive in Nairobi around **4:00 am**
# # # ➕ Want to stay longer?
Add another day in Lamu Town for around **KES 3,500**, including accommodation and food.
Or treat yourself to a **sunset dhow cruise** for **KES 2,500 per person** (minimum 2 people). ⛵🌅
You can also add an extra day in **Shela**, with budget accommodation and food from around **KES 6,000**.
So yes — **Lamu doesn't have to be an expensive destination!**
Come and discover the historic Old Town, beautiful beaches, local food and unique Lamu atmosphere without breaking the bank.
**Karibuni Lamu! 🌴🇰🇪**
📍 **JamboHouse Lamu**
Your affordable base for exploring Lamu.
