Donkey Race Lamu Cultural Festival Day Tour (28th Nov to 2nd Dec)
Donkey Race Lamu Cultural Festival Day Tour takes place in Lamu, a small island off the Coast of Kenya. The Lamu Cultural Festival is an annual November event that celebrates life on the islands of the Lamu Archipelago.
The festival is an extended weekend (4 days) full of events and is designed to give visitors a taste of the best of Swahili life, traditions, and culture in a setting like no other. Many activities are lined up, including dhow races, donkey races, swimming races, henna painting, traditional artisan craft-making, bao games, traditional dancing/music, and a chance to sample Swahili cuisine.
Donkey racing is one of the most popular events during the celebration. The donkeys of Lamu Island are not only an enchanting part of your visit to this seaside community. These domesticated animals also provide a much-needed land-based mode of transportation for residents.
On the day of the race, organizers assemble over 40 fast-running donkeys along the Lamu seafront, and the local island residents gather along the seaboard to watch this entertaining event. The Swahili people of Lamu have a particular advantage: they use donkeys every day, so the race can be quite competitive, with the winner receiving a much-sought-after title.
The exceptionally talented jockeys skillfully ride their donkeys for the entire length of the town while the onlookers cheer for their favorite rider. Donkey racing on Lamu Island is sure to be a delightful and entertaining part of your tropical beach holiday in Kenya.
The Donkey Race Lamu Cultural Festival day tour takes place in Lamu, a small island off the Coast of Kenya. The Lamu Cultural Festival is an annual November event that celebrates life on the islands of the Lamu Archipelago.
The festival is an extended weekend (4 days) full of events and is designed to give visitors a taste of the best of Swahili life, traditions, and culture in a setting like no other.
Many activities are lined up, including dhow races, donkey races, swimming races, henna painting, traditional artisan craft-making, bao games, traditional dancing/music, and a chance to sample Swahili cuisine.
Donkey racing is one of the most popular events during the celebration. The donkeys of Lamu Island are not only an enchanting part of your visit to this seaside community. These domesticated animals also provide a much-needed land-based mode of transportation for residents.
On the day of the race, organizers assemble over 40 fast-running donkeys along the Lamu seafront, and the local island residents gather along the seaboard to watch this entertaining event. The Swahili people of Lamu have a particular advantage: they use donkeys every day, so the race can be quite competitive, with the winner receiving a much-sought-after title.
The exceptionally talented jockeys skillfully ride their donkeys for the entire length of the town while the onlookers cheer for their favorite rider. Donkey racing on Lamu Island is sure to be a delightful and entertaining part of your tropical beach holiday in Kenya.
Donkey Race Lamu Cultural Festival Day Tour Prices
| Dates From | Dates To | Price Per Person | Children Aged 8 to 11 Years |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st January 2026 | 31st December 2026 | Request for rates | Request for rates |
Notes
Kindly note that you can also book the following tours during the Lamu Cultural Festival;
* Bao competition
* Swimming competition
* Donkey Race competition
* Swahili poetry competition
* Henna painting competition
* Lamu Cross Country Race competition along the waterfront to Shela village and back- all in the physically draining heat of the day
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