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How to get fromJohannesburg to Lamu Islandby plane, unknown, bus, ferry, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Johannesburg to Lamu Island by plane, unknown, bus, ferry, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Lamu Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Lamu Airport (LAU)plane plane JNB - LAU
    2. Walk from Lamu Airport (LAU) to Lamu Islandunknown unknown
    8h 32m

  2. Fly to Malindi, bus, Local Boat, travel

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Malindi (MYD)plane plane JNB - MYD
    2. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    4. Walk from Lamu Isl to Lamu Islandunknown unknown
    11h 28m

  3. Fly to Mombasa, bus, Local Boat, travel

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Mombasa (MBA)plane plane JNB - MBA
    2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus bus
    3. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    4. Walk from Lamu Isl to Lamu Islandunknown unknown
    11h 31m

  4. Fly to Ukunda, taxi, bus, Local Boat, travel

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Ukunda (UKA)plane plane JNB - UKA
    2. Take the taxi from Ukunda (UKA) to Mombasataxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    5. Walk from Lamu Isl to Lamu Islandunknown unknown
    16h 23m

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Lamu Airport (LAU) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration12h 12mAverage Duration
Ticket$274Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,010.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 32m

What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Lamu Island, Murang'A, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Johannesburg to Lamu Island. However, you can take the taxi to Johannesburg-Airport-JNB airport, fly to Lamu Airport (LAU), then travel to Lamu Island. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Johannesburg-Airport-JNB airport, fly to Malindi (MYD), take the taxi to Malindi, take the bus to Lamu, drive to Mokowe, take the ferry to Lamu Isl, then travel to Lamu Island.

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