Tusitiri

Tusitiri is a traditional 20 metre dhow built and based at Lamu and accommodating up to 10 guests overnight.

For centuries, Lamu has hosted dhows sailing in from India and Arabia, trading ivory and spices. Experience the warm, calm waters for yourself on Tusitiri, which you can charter for a day or longer, to visit deserted beaches and island hideaways. Tusitiri, a 20 metre traditional sailing dhow, she has sailed the Indian Ocean as far south as Mozambique and as far north as India since she was built 20 years ago.

• Accommodation On comfortable bedding on deck, under the stars
• Location Lamu Archipelago, Kenyan coast
• Getting there 8.5hr international flight, 1.5hr domestic flight, then 10min by boat
• Children Children over 8 yrs welcome but no facilities
• Facilities Water sports equipment
• Free activities Snorkelling, waterskiing, windsurfing, fishing, cultural visits
• Paid activities Diving, guided sightseeing
• Weather Tropical climate, expect some rain every month of the year