How to plan a Solo Budget Trip to Lamu

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  • @joshw9610
    @joshw9610 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Very good description of a trip to Lamu. For those traveling by road/rail, fare from Mombasa to Malindi is 300-450 by shuttle, if you pick one from Msa town (Buxton). Accommodation in Malindi - on a budget - doesn't get much better than Breeze Point, you get Wi-Fi/Pool/Bar/parking/DSTV etc in addition to clean rooms for 800 onwards 🤷‍♂️. Anyway, just to clarify, the speedy shuttles take about 4.5-5hrs to Mokowe jetty (mwisho wa barabara). It's bound to reduce though, as the road is currently being upgraded. IMO it's a worthwhile option for the adventurous and especially if one wants to "sightsee" the landscape and the various wildlife along the way (Giraffe, Bongo, Burukenge, Leopard, Lion(rare) etc are plenty). Travel by road is a risk however there haven't been any reported insecurity issues in the last year plus.

    • @JeanWandimi
      @JeanWandimi  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Josh for the amazing update. Pinning this.

    • @joshw9610
      @joshw9610 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Karibu

  • @kingdavid3465
    @kingdavid3465 3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    There are 4 direct bus companies(Buscar, Simba,Tawakal etc) from Nairobi to Lamu everyday @ 2000 ksh. The bus departs at 6am and arrives 5pm the same day. The bus passes through Thika-Mwingi-Garissa-Bula-Garsen-Witu-Mpeketoni(680km). It's very safe to anyone traveling to Lamu.

  • @evaoyagi7815
    @evaoyagi7815 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Inter-county sgr is not 8 hours i think that's an exaggeration kidogo. Ni 5 hrs. However, 700 from sgr to Malindi is on the higher side though i understand one might not know their way around from Miritini to town plus saving on time pia. From town to Malindi is around 300. Also, flights from Malindi to Lamu are cheap around 2,500. Last time i checked. Anyway good video and thanks for sharing girl. Really enjoyed it.

    • @JeanWandimi
      @JeanWandimi  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for your tips. Actually, taking a flight from Malindi may be a plan.

  • @vincentwanyanga6835
    @vincentwanyanga6835 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    For transport I used SGR to MSA the Skyward from MSA to LAMU. No exhaustion

    • @JeanWandimi
      @JeanWandimi  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks Vincent for the great tip.

  • @TeshieAkinyi
    @TeshieAkinyi 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loved this video girl! You've convinced me to book that trip to Lamu

  • @bridget327
    @bridget327 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is actually so informative. Thank you

    • @JeanWandimi
      @JeanWandimi  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks . I am glad it helped.

  • @siloalapei2448
    @siloalapei2448 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love u coz ur doing all this with ur own coin... Such an inspiration to our young girls who think sponsors are everything..
    Ur very authentic.. And could u please do a travel vlog to other countries..pliz..no pressure though

    • @JeanWandimi
      @JeanWandimi  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey. I have vlogs in ETH, UG, Tanzania, Zanzibar, Germany and S.A if you check my past vids.

    • @siloalapei2448
      @siloalapei2448 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JeanWandimi took u so longbto reply though.
      Will check them out

  • @leotunapika6835
    @leotunapika6835 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks Jean for the tips.
    Planning to go to Lamu sometime next year, though it won't be a solo trip.

    • @JeanWandimi
      @JeanWandimi  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am glad the tips help. I'm sure you guys will have fun. :)

  • @shaaciku
    @shaaciku 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    This was actually so informative. 🙏🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾

    • @JeanWandimi
      @JeanWandimi  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks for watching 😘

  • @miyogijnr4641
    @miyogijnr4641 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Really nice and educative.
    How much is a guide charging?

    • @JeanWandimi
      @JeanWandimi  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      There are many guides on the beach each with their own charges depending on how many you are and I mentioned how much we were charged in the video.

  • @powerranger284
    @powerranger284 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    how about the nightlife? any spot i should check out?

    • @JeanWandimi
      @JeanWandimi  5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Peponi's Bar is the only place to grab a drink at night. Otherwise, Shela is pretty quiet, nightlife wise.

    • @powerranger284
      @powerranger284 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JeanWandimi okay, thank you

    • @joshw9610
      @joshw9610 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Peponi bar, if you're in Shella side. In Lamu main island the place to be is Petley's. Cheap drinks? Go to Police canteen. If you feel adventurous you can check out Floating Bar which is popular with tourists. As the name suggests it's a "boat" literally floating out in the Channel...

    • @powerranger284
      @powerranger284 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@joshw9610 i will have to try the floating bar,