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Lamu.

Game drives, day trips and guided tours out of Lamu, booked direct with the operator running them. Cabana takes no commission, so the price the operator sets is the price you pay.

US$30–1200typical trip, per person
Jul–Oct (Great Migratibest season
6+named destinations
0%operator commission

What you can reach from Lamu

Lamu is UNESCO Swahili island town with no cars and 700 years of continuous settlement. From here the practical targets are Masai Mara Great Migration, Diani Beach, Amboseli & Kilimanjaro views, Lamu Old Town (UNESCO). Operators based in Lamu run these as day trips and multi-day circuits depending on distance.

What a trip costs, and why the number differs here

Expect US$30–1200 per person depending on length, group size and whether park fees are bundled. On Cabana that figure is the operator's own price. Aggregators typically take 15–25% from the operator, and that margin is priced into the rate you are quoted elsewhere — the same guide, the same vehicle, a higher number.

Booking direct with the operator

Cabana has no Lamu tour operators listed yet. The model is direct booking with zero commission — an operator keeps 100% of what they charge — so if you run trips from Lamu, listing is free and takes a few minutes. The costs and seasons above are independent guidance either way.

When to go

Jul–Oct (Great Migration) and Jan–Mar (dry, warm). Wildlife density, road condition and price all move with that window, so it is worth building the trip around it where you can.

Lamu: frequently asked

How much is a safari from Lamu?
Most trips from Lamu run US$30–1200 per person at market rates, depending on duration, group size and whether park fees are included. Where Cabana lists an operator, no commission is added, so their price is the final price.
Which parks can I reach from Lamu?
The practical destinations are Masai Mara Great Migration, Diani Beach, Amboseli & Kilimanjaro views, Lamu Old Town (UNESCO).
Do I book with Cabana or with the operator?
With the operator. Cabana connects you to them, verifies the listing, and handles payment — but the trip, the price and the terms are theirs.
Does Cabana list safari operators in Lamu?
Not yet. Cabana is open to Lamu operators and listing is free with zero commission. The pricing and season guidance on this page is independent of what is currently listed.
When is the best time to go on safari from Lamu?
Jul–Oct (Great Migration) and Jan–Mar (dry, warm).
Can I pay with mobile money?
Yes. M-Pesa is universal — most hosts, drivers and operators are paid by phone.

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