I Didn’t Expect This in Kenya 🌴 | Lamu Island (Samaki House Tour)

Escaping the noise for the "Soft Life" on Lamu Island! 🌴✨ In today’s vlog, I’m taking you along on my journey from the hustle of Nairobi to the peaceful, car-free streets of Lamu Island, Kenya. From airport weight struggles to landing in a literal paradise, this is a raw look at what it’s actually like to travel to this UNESCO World Heritage site. In this video, you’ll see: • ✈️ The Journey: Flying from Nairobi (landing at Manda Airport) and taking a boat to the island. • 🏠 Where to Stay: A full tour of my stay at Samaki House (wait until you see the rooftop views!). • 🍛 The Food: Trying Kenyan Beef Pilau and coconut rice for the first time—is it worth the hype? • 🏰 History & Culture: A guided tour of the iconic Lamu Fort, including the history of the slave trade and local Swahili traditions. • 🛶 The Island Vibe: Exploring the narrow alleys of Lamu Old Town, meeting the famous donkeys, and seeing why this is the ultimate "slow down" destination. Whether you're planning a trip to the Kenyan Coast or just want to experience the magic of Lamu through my lens, this video has everything you need to know. TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Cinematic Vlog Trailer/Intro 05:55 Flight From Nairobi to Lamu 07:24 Arriving at Manda Airport 09:40 Crossing to Lamu Island by Boat 10:50 Arriving on Lamu Island 13:33 Arriving at Samaki House—Apartment Tour 17:05 My Review About Lamu Island 19:21 Lunch at Mangrove Restaurant 21:21 Trying Beef Pilau for the First Time 23:50 Lamu Fort Tour 40:30 Exploring the Narrow Alleys of Lamu Old Town 42:47 The Failed Floating Party/Bonfire Night Catch Up on Previous Episodes of the Travel Series:    • AMY TAKES KENYA 🇰🇪 | The Unfiltered Travel...   📲 Let’s Connect: Instagram:   / amy_roseline   Tiktok:   / achalugodikee   Facebook:   / 17sqyx5djc   Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for more unfiltered travel adventures and lifestyle vlogs! 🔔 #kenyatravelvlog #travelkenya #swahiliculture #samaki #africantravel #pilau