Seeing the narrow streets of Lamu in a picture, one might be forgiven for thinking they might feel claustrophobic.
If you find yourself on the ground, however, the feeling is completely different. It is an immersion into architectural and cultural history. The old and new live side by side. This Unesco World Heritage site is one of the best known, but it is not the only one.
Besides being known for its spectacular natural beauty, and unique wildlife (the great migration included), Kenya also has seven Unesco World Heritage sites, making it second only to South Africa, which has 10.
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