{"product_id":"tusitiri-dhow-29656","title":"Tusitiri Dhow","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA \u003cem\u003edhow\u003c\/em\u003eis a traditional wooden sailing boat originally built for carrying exotic spices and goods along the Indian Ocean trade routes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Tusitiri was hand crafted as a trading vessel over 50 years ago. She has since been meticulously restored and converted by her current owners, and today she is a majestic and luxurious vessel offering dhow safaris in the Lamu archipelago in Kenya.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTusitiri is ideal for families or a group of friends wanting a unique and private experience amongst the beautiful and historic islands of the north Kenyan coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTusitiri can be chartered on an exclusive use basis for multi-night dhow safaris for up to 10 guests, and is also available for day trips from Lamu for up to 25 guests.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLife on-board is relaxed and centered on Tusitiri’s broad deck, with sumptuous cushioned seating areas and a dining area arranged around the wooden mast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMeals are prepared in the open-air galley kitchen at the bow, and served in the shaded dining area. There are beautiful views over the ocean, quiet corners to relax, and the day-cabins below deck provide storage and changing facilities.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt night, brass lanterns light up the deck and comfortable white linen bedrolls are set up on deck. On Tusitiri, all the beds are star-beds!\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTusitiri Dhow is based in the pristine Lamu archipelago – a rare gem in the Indian Ocean. Although quiet and seemingly forgotten, the archipelago has welcomed travelers for over a thousand years and is steeped in history – Lamu Town is the oldest living town in East Africa, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLong white sandy beaches are fringed with palm and acacia trees; turquoise waters teeming with marine life are curved and shaped by mangrove forests. The archipelago is unspoilt and has become known as a world-renowned fishing, cultural and historical marine ‘Mecca’. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA dhow is a traditional wooden sailing boat originally built for carrying exotic spices\u003cbr\u003eand goods along the Indian Ocean trade routes.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTusitiri was hand crafted as a trading vessel over 50 years ago. She has since been\u003cbr\u003emeticulously restored and converted by her current owners, and today she is a majestic and luxurious vessel offering dhow safaris in the Lamu archipelago in Kenya.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTusitiri is ideal for families or a group of friends wanting a unique and private experience amongst the beautiful and historic islands of the north Kenyan coast.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTusitiri can be chartered on an exclusive use basis for multi-night dhow safaris for up\u003cbr\u003eto 10 guests, and is also available for day trips from Lamu for up to 25 guests.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"WETU","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":43761769349179,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0582\/6776\/2747\/files\/29656_2Ftusitiri_activities_21.jpg?v=1783585053","url":"https:\/\/plekify.com\/products\/tusitiri-dhow-29656","provider":"Plekify","version":"1.0","type":"link"}