The Lamu Archipelago is made up of seven islands; Pate, Tukutu,Manda, Kiwayuu, Kisigati and Nadau. Located in the far north of Kenya, the islands of Lamu have poor road conditions and so tourism has not taken hold here comapared to the rest of Kenya. Diving here is definitely more remote and we would only recommend this location for the more adventure driven diver.  

Kenya has a hot tropical climate with average annual temperatures for the coastal town of Mombasa being from 22°C to 30°C with the capital city Nairobi varies from 14°C to 25°C. Being so close to the equator the sun shines all the year round and summer clothes are worn throughout the year, with the mornings and evenings tending to be cooler. The rainy periods run from April to June and October to December. During the season the rains can come down heavily in the afternoons and evenings. Generally the hottest period is February to March and the cooler weather is from July to August.

January to March

During the rainy season (May to July), runn off from the Tana River, makes visibility very low and not worth diving here, hence if you wish to dive here we suggest January to March (during the height of the dry season).

For safaris the main tourist season runs from January to February when the weather is hottest and the wildlife tends to congregate around the watering holes. The low season runs from March to May during the long rains.

Run off from the Tana river tends to reduce coral growth in this area, making the diving further south more attractive.

Direct Flights to Mombasa are available from most locations at a reasonable price. From Mombasa you will need to get a taxi 100 miles North and a boat across to the islands.

Being largely undeveloped there is not much else to do on the islands, which are largely covered by Mangroves.

The remote location and presence of better diving further south, will make this area less attractive than diving around Mombasa.