Lamu, Kenya

Lamu or Lamu Town is a small town on Lamu Island, which in turn is a part of the Lamu Archipelago in Kenya. Situated 341 kilometres (212 mi) by road northeast of Mombasa that ends at Mokowe Jetty from where the sea channel has to be crossed to reach Lamu Island.  Population (2009) was 13,243.

The town and island are popular tourist destinations.

Sources:

• Encyclopedia Britannica
• Wikipedia