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Lamu Scavenger Hunt: Dhows & Doorways: The Lamu Quest

Q: What will I find on the Dhows & Doorways: The Lamu Quest scavenger hunt?

Dhows & Doorways: The Lamu Quest will help you discover new exciting things, taking you to popular attractions and secret sites even the locals don't know about. We'll lead you to 'must-see' landmarks and treasures including: Visit iconic sites like Lamu Fort, German Post Office Museum, Swahili House Museum, vibrant markets, and beautiful old town architecture.. Need more details? You can find additional scavenger hunt information here .

Q: Is the Dhows & Doorways: The Lamu Quest scavenger hunt good for team building?

Of course! We have a whole team of Lamu team building experts at ScavengerHunt.com that can help turn the Dhows & Doorways: The Lamu Quest scavenger hunt into the engaging, energizing team building activity your company needs. Our team can customize any team building scavenger hunt to include a tailored route, a special starting and ending location, custom questions about your company, and your logo. Click here for more info on how to start your Lamu team building adventure .

Q: How do I buy tickets and start the Lamu Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt?

It's easy! Start by buying scavenger hunt tickets from our store . Tickets can be used for the Lamu Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt or any ScavengerHunt.com city scavenger hunt (we have more than 400 hunts in cities across the globe). After securing your tickets, choose the city you want to explore. Download the Let's Roam app (our awesome parent company), select your adventure/activity, and start your epic journey!

Q: Why Do A Scavenger Hunt With Us?

Every scavenger hunt, whether in your home or outside, is designed to bring teams together. Outdoor hunts are a fun way to explore with your friends and family and help groups see the city in an exciting new way. Our In-Home hunts are designed to help kill boredom and help you learn more about each other. Be prepared to learn something new and have a great time. Our software helps us customize your scavenger hunt to your tastes as you solve clues. At the end of your hunt, you'll be ready to do it in another city! Get Your Gift or Tickets

Q: How Outdoor Scavenger Hunts Work

Your scavenger hunt will lead your group across town to the best-known landmarks as well as hidden gems. Along the way, you and your teammates will complete fun photo challenges, test your knowledge of local trivia, and solve riddles that will bring your entire group together. ScavengerHunt.com by Let's Roam is a great way to explore a new city or learn more about an old favorite. Learn how it works.

Q: Are Your Outdoor Scavenger Hunts Covid Safe?

Yes, our scavenger hunts are socially distant and outdoors. Questions are hidden on plaques, statues, and more outside. You won’t enter buildings and will only interact with your family/friend bubble. These wacky walking adventures are the perfect way to explore in a safe manner. Your group can pause at any time and take a break. Challenges are often off the beaten path and away from heavily trafficked tourist attractions.

Q: How Do In-Home Scavenger Hunts Work?

Our one-of-a-kind in-home scavenger hunts help you, your friends, family or date explore, discover, and connect. All you’ll need is your phone, your team, and your home. The interactive Let’s Roam app will present you with a series of challenges and questions ranging in difficulty and point value.

Q: Why It's The Perfect Gift

Our scavenger hunt tickets are flexible and can be used in any of our locations for up to two years. When you purchase as a gift you will receive an instant printable card for the recipient.

Q: How Long is a Scavenger Hunt?

Our scavenger hunts take about 2 hours. You can pause your scavenger hunt if you'd like to explore a stop on the hunt or get drinks/food along the way.

Q: When Can I Do The Hunt?

Whenever you're ready to explore! If you're doing an outdoor hunt, daylight may help you find some clues, you can go any day, any time (even holidays). You will never be asked to go inside buildings on your hunt, so you don't have to worry about business hours. No reservation is required for groups of less than 20.

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Join over 1000 other explorers who've competed in Lamu

Two hours. One epic Lamu adventure. Your team will solve puzzles, complete challenges, and explore historic landmarks. On this modern day treasure hunt in Lamu you will compete for the top spot in your city. You can start your scavenger hunt any time your group is ready. Learn how it works.

This scavenger hunt will help you explore Lamu. This top rated Lamu Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunt is 3.00 miles and has 6 stops.

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Activity Info: Dhows & Doorways: The Lamu Quest

Discover the magic of Downtown Lamu on a walking tour filled with history, culture, and interactive fun. Solve riddles and trivia as you visit iconic sites like Lamu Fort, the German Post Office Museum, and the Swahili House Museum. Snap creative photos, compete for leaderboard points, and learn about local legends at each stop. Perfect for group outings, family adventures, date nights, or team building, this self-guided scavenger hunt brings Lamu's unique heritage to life.

You can do our interactive scavenger hunt at any time.

Featured Locations On This Scavenger Hunt

German Post Office Museum

Nestled in Lamu's labyrinth is the German Post Office Museum. Peek into a quirky slice of European-influenced history, where a fleeting postal era helped connect this island to the world.

Lamu Museum

At the bustling waterfront stands the grand Lamu Museum, a treasure chest of coastal secrets and tales from the Swahili golden age. This stop is your passport to centuries of maritime adventures and colorful island traditions.

Swahili House Museum

Step inside a time capsule at the Swahili House Museum, where traditional design and family life unfold in cozy alcoves and sunlit courtyards. Every corner radiates the local art of living well on the coast.

Shela Village

Journey along the coast to tranquil Shela Village, a dreamy escape where the sea breeze and centuries of history blend with the relaxed island mood.

Lamu Fort

Let us meander to the mighty walls of Lamu Fort. This legendary structure stands tall at the heart of the town as a guardian of countless stories from centuries past. Prepare to step into a realm where the past and present dance together on the Swahili coast.

Labyrinth of Lamu Old Town

Let us lose ourselves in the winding alleyways of Lamu Old Town, where each turn springs forth a burst of Swahili, Arab, and Indian flavor. Here the walls seem to listen and the donkeys walk as kings.

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How the Lamu Scavenger Hunt works

Explore Lamu like never before. All you need is a phone and some free time! Our cross-platform mobile app (available on iOS and Android) uses GPS and AI photo scanning to help you navigate from stop to stop as you uncover hidden art, history, and culture all around you.

Solve riddles at each stop, complete hilarious photo challenges, and compete with your team to score the most points and top our city-wide leaderboard.

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Activity Type: Anytime Scavenger Hunt

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Travel Method: Walking

Walking Distance: 4.83 KM (3 Mi)

Time:1.5 - 2 Hours

Skill Level:Friend & Family Fun

Extra Admissions: None

Custom Events For Dhows & Doorways: The Lamu Quest

Whether you're heading out for a weekend getaway, throwing a surprise birthday party for your best friend, or celebrating your bachelorette party, the fun never stops with ScavengerHunt.com.

Our Lamu Scavenger Hunt scavenger hunts are endlessly customizable. Unlock unique challenge types, roles, and other special features as you have a blast, no matter the occassion.

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Earn The Lamu Scavenger Hunt High Score

Love a little competition? On your photo scavenger hunt, each player on your team will receive interactive challenges. You'll work together to solve riddles, answer trivia and complete photo challenges for a chance to top the Lamu leaderboard—and compete for ultimate bragging rights!

Team: Max Power

Score: 2478

Team: For the Lolz

Score: 2375

Team: 1st not Last

Score: 2125

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Reviews for Lamu Scavenger Hunt: Dhows & Doorways: The Lamu Quest

This was so much fun!!! My husband and I had a great time exploring. A great way to spend a day. Highly recommended!!

Carol Hild

Had so much fun today with my team spice girls for Laura Bachelorette party

Pam Fox

Easy and fun adventure. Good way to tour the city

Scot Branham

Super fun! Great team building for a great company function

Maggie Silliman

Lots of fun, and a great activity with a group! We took the light rail down for some extra adventure. We learned a few fun facts.

Terri Hensen

So much fun and not pricey at all. Did it with a group including kids. They had fun too. We will for sure do more hunts in the future.

Tania Paddock

It was good family fun. Great that you can pause to have lunch etc. was fairly easy but didn’t initially realise clues had time limits - hence missed out! Would definitely do another elsewhere.

Joanne Clements

Had lots of fun. Would definitely recommend this as a fun day.

Megan Prenc

Great time with family and friends would definitely do another tour!

Mike Vigil

Had an enjoyable time and visited a place I've not been before.

Stephanie Yencer

Awesome fun! You should try this. Great competition.

Ben Rathbone

Super fun experience reconnecting with my city and work team!

Sabrina Foster

Awesome way to learn more about our beautiful city! Great date night!

Laura Taylor

SO Fun!! It’s a great team bonding experience & fun to learn about the town you’re in. And an added bonus of exercise!

Monica Thomas

That’s a fun way to see the city and it’s history!

Howard Usher

Awesome game -it rocked!!

James Macie

Lamu Scavenger Hunt: Dhows & Doorways: The Lamu Quest

Activity Info: Dhows & Doorways: The Lamu Quest