What is the cheapest way to get from Kilimanjaro to Lamu?

The cheapest way to get from Kilimanjaro to Lamu is to taxi and bus and Local Boat which costs $50 - $90 and takes 22h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kilimanjaro to Lamu?

The fastest way to get from Kilimanjaro to Lamu is to drive and fly and bus and Local Boat which takes 9h 5m and costs $100 - $550.

How far is it from Kilimanjaro to Lamu?

The distance between Kilimanjaro and Lamu is 871 km.

How do I travel from Kilimanjaro to Lamu without a car?

The best way to get from Kilimanjaro to Lamu without a car is to taxi and bus and Local Boat which takes 22h 1m and costs $50 - $90.

How long does it take to get from Kilimanjaro to Lamu?

It takes approximately 15h 3m to get from Kilimanjaro to Lamu, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Lamu?

There are 96+ hotels available in Lamu.

Kilimanjaro to Lamu - 4 ways to travel via train, car, bus, and Local Boat

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There are 4 ways to get from Kilimanjaro to Lamu by car, train, bus, ferry, plane, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive, train, bus, Local Boat
best
1. Drive from Kilimanjaro to Kibwezicar
2. Take the train from Kibwezi to Mombasatrain
3. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus
4. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry
15h 3m
$81–134
Taxi, bus, Local Boat
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro to Moshitaxi
2. Take the bus from Moshi to Nairobibus
3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Malindibus
4. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus
5. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry
22h 1m
$54–90
Drive, fly to Malindi, bus, Local Boat
1. Drive from Kilimanjaro to Amboseli Airport (ASV)car
2. Fly from Amboseli Airport (ASV) to Malindi (MYD)plane ASV - MYD
3. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus
4. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry
9h 5m
$105–504
Drive, fly to Vipingo Airport, bus, Local Boat
1. Drive from Kilimanjaro to Amboseli Airport (ASV)car
2. Fly from Amboseli Airport (ASV) to Vipingo Airport (VPG)plane ASV - VPG
3. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus
4. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry
11h 17m
$148–514

Amboseli Airport (ASV) to Malindi (MYD) flights

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 871.1 km
Duration: 15h 3m

What companies run services between Kilimanjaro, Tanzania and Lamu, Murang'A, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Kilimanjaro to Lamu. However, you can drive to Kibwezi, take the train to Mombasa, take the taxi to Mombasa, take the bus to Lamu, take the taxi to Mokowe, then take the ferry to Lamu Isl. Alternatively, you can drive to Amboseli Airport (ASV) airport, fly to Malindi (MYD), take the taxi to Malindi, take the bus to Lamu, take the taxi to Mokowe, then take the ferry to Lamu Isl.

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