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How to get fromKilimanjaro to Lamuby car, train, bus, ferry, plane, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 5 ways to get from Kilimanjaro to Lamu by car, train, bus, ferry, plane, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Drive, train, bus, Local Boat

    best
    1. Drive from Kilimanjaro to Kibwezicar car
    2. Take the train from Kibwezi to Mombasatrain train
    3. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    15h 3m
    $89–145

  2. Taxi, bus, Local Boat

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro to Moshitaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Moshi to Nairobibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Malindibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    25h 21m
    $54–90

  3. Drive, fly, bus, Local Boat

    1. Drive from Kilimanjaro to Amboseli Airport (ASV)car car
    2. Fly from Amboseli Airport (ASV) to Malindi (MYD)plane plane ASV - MYD
    3. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    9h 5m
    $122–617

  4. Taxi, bus, Local Boat via Mombasa

    1. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro to Moshitaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Moshi to Nairobibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Mombasabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Mombasa to Lamubus bus
    5. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    24h 33m
    $56–96

  5. Bus, Local Boat

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Marangu to Nairobishuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Malindibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Malindi to Lamubus bus
    4. Take the ferry from Mokowe to Lamu Islferry ferry
    26h 18m
    $112–157

Amboseli Airport (ASV) to Malindi (MYD) flights

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Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$76Cheapest Price
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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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