Takwa

#18 among destinations in Kenya

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The Takwa settlement is situated on the south side of Manda Island, in the Lamu District in the coastal province of Kenya. They are the ruins of a town which was abandoned around the 18th century. ()

Alternative names: Architectural style: Islamic architectureCoordinates: 2°17'54"S, 40°57'30"E

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Takwa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Lamu Fort, Olduvai Gorge Museum, Manda Island.

4.4 miNW
Historical place, Museum, History museum
Lamu Fort, Lamu
113 min walk • Lamu Fort is a fortress in the town of Lamu in northeastern Kenya. Originally situated on the waterfront, the fort today is located in a central position in the town, about 70 metres from the main jetty on the shore.
4.4 miNW
Museum, Natural history museum
Olduvai Gorge Museum, Lamu
112 min walk • The Olduvai Gorge Museum is located in the Ngorongoro Conservation Area in Northern Tanzania on the edge of the Olduvai Gorge. The museum was founded by Mary Leakey and is now under the jurisdiction of the Tanzanian government's Department of Cultural Antiquities and is managed by the Ngorongoro Conservation Area Authority.
~10 ftW
Island
Manda Island
1 min walk • Manda is an island of the Lamu Archipelago of Kenya, known for the prosperous 9th century ports of Takwa and Manda town. The island is now linked by ferry to Lamu and is home to Manda Airport, while Manda Toto island lies to its west.

Takwa

Facts and practical information

Takwa – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Lamu Fort, Lamu

Olduvai Gorge Museum, Lamu

Manda Island