Street Food Tour of Lamu, Kenya - FOOD MELTING POT and Sailboat BBQ - Kenyan Swahili Food!
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Lamu Island, Kenya - Ever since I was a child growing up in Kenya, I had wanted to visit Lamu Island. It’s one of the best places in the world to experience authentic Swahili culture and food - and so in this video we’re going on an ultimate Kenyan food tour of Lamu, plus in the evening, we were able to take a ride of a dhow with an amazing bbq!
Shela Village, Lamu - During our visit to Lamu we stayed in Shela Village, a little down the coast from Lamu Old Town. Shela is a beautiful place though, quiet and serene. In the morning we set out by boat to Lamu Old town to get the street food and sightseeing tour started.
Lamu Old Town - Lamu Old Town is one of those ancient cities where everywhere you look there’s something fascinating. The old narrow lanes are a joy to explore, and you also have to dodge donkeys everywhere. We enjoyed a mix of small snacks including fried cassava, coffee, sweet sesame brittle, and coconuts. The central market in Lamu Town is also a great colorful place to walk around and explore, and to see what types of ingredients are most common in Swahili food. The highlight of the street food in Lamu for me though, were the mishakiki, grilled skewers of beef meat served with pilipili.
Coffee - 20 KES ($0.20)
Casava - 20 KES ($0.20)
Coconut - 30 KES ($0.30)
Mishakiki - 25 KES ($0.24) per stick
Hippo Dhow - A dhow is a traditional sailboat on the Indian Ocean, and the crew at Hippo Dhow are awesome. Through www.experiencethevillage.com/, they were able to connect me, and we set off in the afternoon to sail. The peace of sailing is one of the greatest things ever. After sailing for a while, we anchored off a small sandbar and grill up some delicious fish. It was one of the highlights of our trip to Lamu!
Lamu Island is one of the most fascinating places to visit in Kenya!
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Mark..you are such a world ambassador..no matter what the situation or condition of your surroundings you see only the beauty and uniqueness. Thank you for opening us to different culture through your eyes
Karmini Parsan so true 👍🏻
Yes following Mark is like travelling around the world and seeing all different cultures and local lifestyle 😋
Watching his videos and how kind he is has made me a better person. He makes me want to be nicer.
Nice vid and full of information. Thanks for not making big eyes like previous vids. Now enjoying more than focusing on the big scary look. Thanks again.
Thank you!
Hi Mark! Thanks for visiting my home, LAMU. Saw my dad on your video lol. I enjoyed your video. Karibu tena Lamu ☺
Shukran amin kwa kuwakaribisha wageni Amina nshawai kukuona Lamu
Mm pia mkaa wa Lamu
Wow....cool
wow this amazing, we would to visit lamu, maybe you guys can host us.
Am from Kenya and this is truly amazing. It’s opened my eyes to the beauty we have in Kenya. Thanks Mark for showcasing the various cultures around the world. Humanity on a plate
Bucket list:
Go to Kenya and have a dinner in a beautiful traditional boat I can’t wait!
"Bhajiya" and "Chapati"! Wow, it was so surprising to hear those hindi words. So cool. We are all really like the keys of a piano. Different, but we belong together! ❤🌍👫👬👭
Sonal Kadu kenya overall is so influenced by India. It’s slightly different tastes but has the same name
Sonal
Sonal Kadu chapati is a common dish there..Do u know that in India there r several Kenyan settlers mainly in Gujarat, Karnataka, Maharashtra and they r known as Siddhis
We were all East Africans .
Very true
👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿hit the thumps up if you are watching with me guy's MUCH love from GHANA🇬🇭
Why in TV Kenya was always portrait with kids dying in hunger? Never seen this in TV, it’s so beautiful, blessed with natural resources and great people.
I guess some places children and people are dying of hunger and I hope they get all the help they need.. and this is Lamu Island my home there is all kinds of people.. the most beautiful place in earth! paradiso.welcome anytime
Western TV always shows the worst of Africa, but they leave out the 90% of real Africa. I always think they have an agenda.
@@teresiawachira1034 Most Definitely the Western Media has an Agenda.. " saving World Hunger" Is a Hoax to Line the Pockets of these Organizations. Example The Clinton Foundation. Hundreds of Millions Recieved from Donations to Help and they Pocket at Least 90% of the Donations.. SomeTimes the Money doesnt even Arrive.. All A Globalist Agenda..
I'm from kenya and it's the best place to be
The people I meet ask the same and I tell the best way to find out is travel.
"Mzungo ana kula muhogo" He said that like 3 times...
Which translates to: White Man is eating Cassava 😂😂😂
I love this man.... so humble and pleasant.
Why the dislikes how can u not like Mark he has the most humblest smile😊
The world deserves greatness and admiration of people like you. Long life brother. You are living it right. Karibu Kenya 🇰🇪
Man Africa is so beautiful, and the amazing cinematography of yours just highlights it even more. Great video!
soon lamu become part of somalia🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴🇸🇴
Kenya is beautiful country and obviously Kenya multi culture like Indian and Arab culture but Kenya more peaceful then India big thumbs up to Kenya
Hmmmm, just when I was on my way to Kenya... Arabs and Indians?!!...... I’ll stay put.
yeah stay put. no one will want junk like you amidst them. you'll be doing Kenya a favour. thank you.
@@simplymoonchild3908 you must be ignorant if you dont know that Arabs and Indians live there for thousands years and Suwahili language itself is a out come of Kenyan - Arabic language .
Jahanara Sheriff ...LOL!!!! I’m Ignorant?...🤢brahahahahahahahah, ok, whee Lordy these folks are killing me, Ahahahah😃😆😁😄🤣🤣🤣😂😂😄😃😀🤣, did this clown just say that I was ignorant 🤣😂🤣😂😆😆😆😆😆😆😆wait a minute, some body gotta help me off the floor, this guy just said that I’m ig....hahahahaha, I’m sorry but this has made my day!! LOL, 😂😂🤣🤣🤣😆🤣😂🤣😁😁🤢😀😃😀🤢😆😆😆🤢ahahahahahahahahahahaha, but at least I can spell! Ahahahahahahahahahahahahaha, ok, I’m....I’m ...🤢🤢🤢 brahahahahahahahaha, thoysands 🤢🤢🤢🤢🤣😂😆😂😀😀😁😃🤣😆😆😆😀😂😂😆😃😄😀😁😅😅😅😅😅of years.... THANK 😆🤣😂😅🤢😅😆YOU 🤡!!......Ahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha wait a minute...Thoysands,aaaaaaaahahahahahahahahaha💩💩💩💩💩🤤🤤🤤🤤🤤🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣😆😆😆😆😆😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂!!!!!!!!!!
@@Avastidas Swahili predates Arabs it was called kingozi
It's respectful to meet and greet the father and son. In Africa it is a big deal when father and son are in business together.
My mouth is literally watering as I watch him take a bite every time. I love chapatis so much. Uganda, where I am from is neighbors with Kenya and we have a lot of Kenyans in my country, they are the best at seasoning and grilling meat. I will be in Uganda mid next year and I can't wait to eat their grilled goat yummmm
Nyamachoma 🔥🇰🇪🇺🇬
With Channels like this one, I can never understand why you get so many thumbs down. Is it just down to pure jealousy ??. This is a fantastic channel, always packed with informative content and is one of the few I'm subbed to that I really look forward to new vids. Keep the vids coming Mr Wiens, the majority of your subscribers will never tire of them. All the best from the UK.
its cus of "mark"
UK Wild Camper South West , the thumb down are because the people watching got hungry and they had no food so had to go food shopping
Hay there , hi from SW London 👋🏾
This is just amazing. Watching this makes me want to travel the world and discover new foods and meet the native people. Thanks Mark Wiens for the encouragement. Keep up your great work my friend. Love what you do.
Ericsurf6 I just watched your video :) good stuff
Just watched FatBurger and came here next!
Don't even bother stick to what you know mark at least knows all about the people and the history and food and he is still learning more.
Ericsurf6 hai eric i hope to see u come to malaysia or south east asia trip
Ericsurf6 hello. for a moment there, I thought you were Gordon Ramsay 😁(the English Chef). Watching and loving this from England
Micah and Ying are so sweet. Love when they are in the vlogs.
“Mzungu ana kula mohogo” 😭😭😭😭😭😭
MillyMilly O
English translation, please?
'' mzungu anakula mhogo''
a white man is eating a roasted cassava
roofh less
Ty
Hahahaha
@@artistaloca4 a white man is eating casava
I'm traveling to Masai Mara and Lamu, staying in Shela Village, and have a day planned on Hippo Dhow. Thanks so much for the documentation of your trip! It's truly helping me to prepare, and OH MAN I can't wait for the people and food and all of it!
welcome to Kenya my homeland
you are welcome
That's wonderful. Please tell us how your trip went.
Karibu nyumbani,happy to see some Kenyans following this channel.Feels awesome understanding the chatter in the background😂😂
David Gikingo I am a Kikuyu and you ?
Karibuni lamu
David Gikingo kwenu Ni bara sio Pwani. Lamu is for Coasterians.
Sawa baba tumekuskia ?
ShutterDe DON Mshamba Ni babako na mamako.
23:02 I don't know if there could possibly be anything better in LIFE than after a big meal putting yourself into a horizontal position on a dhow. 😄😄😄 That was epic.
I am in love with your videos from Africa🌍. Love and Greetings to you and your lovely Family.
💖 i love your channel sister ..
wakanda forever
Yummy Food World isn't this channel Nepali
Haha, thank you very much, hope you're doing well also!
Yummy Food World ohh 😯
This is my favorite video of your African tour. I thought Mombasa was the spot. But Lamu has won my heart. The culture, the scenery, and the food looks amazing. Thanks for the video Mark. Keep up the great work. God bless.
when you ready to travel hit me up for bookings
@@maureentasha3706hi.....is your origin from Lamu ?
Mark we're all living a great life through you..... Thank you brother!
Kenya really have Indian influence, the guy at coconut shop was calling the coconut as 'daab' which is how we call it and the fried ball they were calling 'bhajiya', in India, 'Bhajia' literally means 'fried food'.... This also suggests that those Indians were all mixed up because bhajiya is a term more common in Northern India (To best of my knowledge) and daab is a term heard mostly in Bengal. Love to my Kenyan brothers and sisters...
There’s literally thousands of Indians in Kenya who are descendants of Indian workers/slaves brought here by the British colonialists to build for them. Lovely people 😀😀
Strong Indian influence is mostly concentrated along the Kenya coastal line.
Kenya is a melting port especially in cities.
AYON BISWAS we have over 2million Kenyan Indians.
@@annkima they are also inland, nyeri, kisumu, western Kenya, Kitale except northern and north eastern parts of Kenya.
Tanx for showcasing Africa😘😘😘😘😘😘we love you more 🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭🇬🇭
This is my favorite of Mark video's in Africa. An International TV show grade. Eh, sorry it is far better than that!
Some say that officer is still waving to this day.
Whenever I see an update from you, I always grab a snack. It's like traveling with you and your family, but through the screen.
Kenya is a beautiful country
Habib Tahir it is
Africa is beautiful
Habib Tahir you sayed it!👍👍👍
Habib Tahir
Except for the rampant violence it's fantastic.
American Patriot Rampant violence 😂😂😂. You mean like the gun violence you have in your country?
The guy pouring coffee in the cup was actually wearing a shirt with my uncle’s picture on it I can’t believe my uncle is famous
i know the tour guide Abdulla Bob he is my kids uncle i was born and raises in lamu but lived in shela mostly currently in the U.S❤
Thanks for sharing and as I hear you speak Swahili too ;-)...I used to live in the jungle of Congo (Zaire) where I went to school and learnt Swahili as well as French.
Yasmine Dey where are you now?
I now live in Cologne, Germany.
Yasmine Dey lovely!
Yasmine Dey das ist super gut
Old Town Lamu looks like a beautiful place to hang out. The afternoon on the dhow looks like a slice of paradise! Micah is talking so much now...he is just adorable, and has got to be the best-traveled toddler in the world. You and Ying are giving him the best head start on life!
SPAM
Nice Video. Am Kenyan but I haven’t been to Lamu. Can’t wait to visit sooner than later. 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪
@Antony me too never been there ,can we arrange am in eldoret
you must, I was born there and I want everyone to go atleast once, its life changing, so much to see so much to do so very peaceful
Me too. It's on my bucket list of things to do
Take me with you
as far as hospitality is concerned,mark continue showing your positive appreciation to anything offered to you with that big smile in exchange for many efforts from your host just to please you.keep up the good work and be an example to the rest
Each installment in this series has been wonderful. The history , the food, the culture and the people are so interesting. I’m pretty sure I’ll never visit Lamu, but that’s ok.....I feel like I already have. Thanks Mark for showcasing these exotic locales.
Oh wow I think I just found my dream vacation! Lamu looks so beautiful and fascinating, I'd love to explore all of those alleys, and spend an afternoon on a dhow...
Mark thank you for showing the different cultures and the beautiful places all over our world. You have opened my eyes to so much beauty while watching your videos, I appreciate all the dedication you have to show us our awesome world.
Mark Weins, you are like the Ambassador to the world bringing people together. I am going around the world with you: through your videos. Thank you so much . Your son Micah is the most travelled kid , he is so fortunate:) It is great that you travel with your wife and child.
I love how Mark finds something nice to say about whatever the food he is eating. That is a true connoisseur of food. Any food is food. Also I was salivating throughout the video. Specially that last fish dish.
Beautiful, this video is better than a tv shows! Keep filming Mark
The men in Lamu Kenya! Good God
hi
What about them?
Thank you for showcasing our kenyan culture
I admirer your forthright exuberance in attacking whatever is before you with joy and happiness. Your positive impact on your journeys is an inspiration to those that follow your videos. Mark, you could go anywhere in the world and find friends and wonderful food that you delight in and its great to see. God Bless you and your family.
No cars on that island? Sounds like paradise!
it is.am from kenya and I always go there once a year.Its because the streets are so narrow so no cars
There is only one car on the island
Zed Isdead Like there's no poverty where you come from
Kenyan coast has really beautiful islands
Fuckee
I'm adding Lamu, Kenya and the Dhow experience to the bucket list. Micah is so cute! He was showing off his full belly lol
i'm hooked on these african food vlogs-just gives a different perspective of africa
This is the BEST tour you've been to ...KARIBU TENA 🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪
When I first saw your video, it looked so usual vlog, but later on when I keep watching them, I found newly that how much you are in love with the natives and the foods in a culture. You are a peace maker crossing cultures.. You are a living example of how we should be while traveling, trying to know more and understand more, by holding your perspective you belong to for a whole life..^^..
The Natives????
Wow....this must be the one of the Best presentations.....and somebody said..."The World is too Small"...it seems the world is too big to explore the beauty of every inch of this Globe. Thank you Mark.
Been there twice and did all the things you did. Awesome place!
I just found this channel and I had to subscribe! Love this guy with his perpetual smile, beautiful family, and adventurous spirit. Always so respectful of other cultures. Just a joy to watch!
Welcome back to Kenya Mark...🇰🇪🇰🇪🇰🇪
Micah is only 1 or 2 years (?) old but he's traveled to much more countries than me 😂😁
Yes!-! Please continue to travel with Micah
Mzungu anakula mhogo ha ha ha ha ???!! I must visit Lamu all that food is available in Dar es Salaam, so i will not be homesick😎😍
Hey Mark! Thank you! Thank you for sharing and educating me on parts of the world, that I can only dream of visiting. ♥️ Ghana was amazing! Lamu looks awesome! That meal that you had on the dhow.......Oh my gosh! And Micah! He’s adorable! Thank you Mark and Ying, for allowing us to watch Micah grow up! I’m absolutely loving this series!
After i watched his series of African tour! I begin to love the world where is people enjoy and sharing the happiness together, the smile , the culture the people although he is white guy, yet he still got a warm welcome from those african peoples.
Hean Sodanith he is Thai, non?
Nicole St. Louis he was born in Arizona Us, his family moved to paris and lived at there for a year after that he was in african and graduated high school in africa. And he makes a come back and graduated university in Arizona. And then finally he is living in thailand where is he met his wife ying. She is thailand
Hean Sodanith I just googled...his father is Chinese and his mother is Hawaiian. So, American born, raised in Africa, living in Thailand. Haha...why would I be so confused eh?
Nicole St. Louis No his father is not chinese, u can find his father in Africa series video.
Hean Sodanith I read that on his bio??
Visited Lamu and had a very wonderful time in March, 2013. Watched this video today, during Covid-19 quarantine, and it was such a sweet reminder of that amazing place and how good life can get. Thank you!
"Muzungu anakula muhogo" 😂😂😂😂
Haha... Couldnt stop myself from laughing too😂😂
*AFRICA Rocks* 😍
And the Food delicious.....
I can smell and taste the food from here
Justin Y. I see Ninja I like the comment
Justin Y. Woah I thought you were only in every anime related video. Wtf we both follow almost everything
Stop lieing
Justin Y. Nice likebots
Yea!! Smells like Donkey Poo
"Thank you Mark for showing me all over the World, different cultures, and those wonderful, and beautiful, people. God bless."
Algeria 🇩🇿 always stands with Kenya 🇰🇪 United and amicably
That grilled fish on a boat looks ABSOLUTELY FANTASTIC...plus the environtment was epic! Another great video from my FAV channel
Yay another awesome African tour video, I love this series it’s amazing. Thank you Mark for all those videos of Africa, I really want to go visit there.
FitAngie welcome I can invite you here and you will enjoy the culture
FitAngie you are welcome...Africans are friendly people
FitAngie why i always seen you at random videos in youtube hahaha. Mostly mukbamg videos hahaha
Your smile is infectious..It's so warming how you are positive about everything on your travels.
What beautiful markets. And the peppers! What color!
Mark is in my country,karibu sana.
Been there done that,beautiful place,heaven on earth.
Mzungu anakula mhogo 😂😂 Mark...mzuri sana 👌😂😂😂
Just Love it👌👏😍😍
Esther pietzsch he is not full Mzungu 😂😂😂😂 just for 50%
Esther pietzsch he is not full Mzungu 😂😂😂😂 just for 50%
haha I couldn't stop laughing on that part and had to rewind.Mark sio mzungu
I never seen my mother for 24 years, she lives in Laamu.
Thankyou Mark Weins for reminding me of my home town, Lamu. Your videos always motivate me to visit my mother more often.
2018 and 2019 I finally re-united with her ALHAMDULILLAH (All Praise Be To Allah).
You gave me a headstart to understand my people and their culture. I went to Laamu expecting the expected. THANKYOU!!!!
:))) God bless homie.
I love the hospitality of the native people, I must travel to see their country !!
Anytime dear ..
So much fun enjoying meals in a boat cruising around the island. No million dollars yacht is needed 😀
I have to go to Kenya, get on a boat and eat some of that delicious grilled fish myself. Mmm and that juicy mango
you are welcom 1st stop Lamu!!.
Ok
What a beautiful place, beautiful food and beautiful people. I wish there were more people like you Mark, open-minded and a good example for everyone, positive and accepting. Cheers Mark and Ying.
Love little Micah being whimsical. Good to see you Mark and family relaxing and enjoying the ⛵ boat ride.
Fresh coconut juice and and that young coconut meat, must try!
Delectable!
Your videos are like cultural short films and made with great enthusiasm
The reggae beats complements everything❤. Thanks Mark
Mark Wiens your one blessed soul, thank you for sharing your unique travels.
0:47 When you can see your own video being watched somewhere, its something, it means you have made the 'Mark' 😎
Amazing really thank you for showing the good side of Africa
I am a native of New Zealand and I'm impressed with the foods from other cultures you have shown me excellent great job.Cheers.See you in the next videos.
You are changing my outlook on this great earth of ours. Thanks so much. Love this channel. Jim
19:45 eating fresh grilled fish in the middle small island on the sailing boat 😍😍
I absolutely love how friendly people are there! Awesome! Continue the awesome work!
he literally passed by our house at 5:45 . started watching your videos during the quarantine. i must say am impressed
Mark, you are one of the luckiest, you get to meet/eat with people all over the world, good for you and family
Mark I love your videos because not only do you show the food of each place you visit, but the culture as well, and architecture. As an architecture student I almost watch your videos more to see the buildings than the food haha. Keep up the vids
Your videos are becoming even better than best... We all love what you do Mark, and the effort you put into it. Thank You for giving all of us intelligent entertainment in today's dumbed down world...
You are the people’s food king you bring the world together, so happy to see Arabian influences, bless you
Another stellar video. I loved everything, especially how the man was feeding Mark all that coconut jelly, and the magnificent meal on the dhow. Thank you, Mark, for always sharing your experiences so brilliantly!
I love that old village. The buildings, the people, their customs, the animals. And of course, the food. Great video. I did like when you showed us the map of where you are on previous videos. Thank you and love to you and your family.
I never seen any body eating chilli and smiling too...you r awesome great video 👍🏻👍🏻🧡🧡
Recipes by Roopa lol
U see only the uniqueness of the place and you are honestly enjoying yourself. Thank you for ur videos.
He’s always smiling, luv this guy!
Lamu is an amazing place, and that dhow was serene!
Another unique footage of an old culture and food. Great video.
Mark Wiens, I am forever coming back to your videos and smiling. They are pure unadulterated joy. Thank you x
Love, love the way you embrace the different foods and culture. Great video
Awesome trip Mark and family... Micah the most traveled baby heheheee... that fish looks so good and fresh with those veggies... yum! Mark, thumbs up for awesome work! Kudos...