Lamu Island lies to the north of Kenya's coastline and here you find the jewel of the Indian Ocean. The most exotic place in Kenya is set in an archipelago of islands, surrounded by coral reefs, the island lies virtually undisturbed by the surrounding, materialistic world. It is an ancient Swahili culture and Lamu inhabitants are exclusively Sunni Muslims and a minority is Christians. Lamu town has a population of about 17 000 people. They live in ecological balance with each other and with the world surrounding them. A fabulous environment with transparent boundaries between people.

A few kilometers from Lamu town lay the absolutely charming village of Shella with estimated 1 200 people. The village is located right on the sea, at the east side of Lamu Island, and is starting point of a 14 km unspoiled, empty white sand flanked by high dunes. More..