Island in Lamu County, Kenya
Can you drink tap water in Lamu?
NoNo, drink bottled
Can you drink the tap water in Lamu?
Don't drink the tap water. Drink bottled or filtered water. Guesthouses often provide filtered refills.
Key facts
- In Lamu: Drink bottled or filtered water. Guesthouses often provide filtered refills.
- Across Kenya: Don't drink tap water; use bottled or filtered. Lodges usually provide filtered refills, and Nairobi often rations supply.
Tap water across Kenya
| Place | Tap water |
|---|---|
| Nairobi | No, drink bottled |
| Maasai Mara | No, drink bottled |
| Diani Beach | No, drink bottled |
| Mombasa | No, drink bottled |
| Lamu | No, drink bottled |
| Watamu | No, drink bottled |
| Naivasha | No, drink bottled |
| Malindi | No, drink bottled |
Quick answers
Is tap water safe to drink in Lamu?
Don't drink the tap water. Drink bottled or filtered water. Guesthouses often provide filtered refills.
Can you drink tap water in Kenya?
Don't drink tap water; use bottled or filtered. Lodges usually provide filtered refills, and Nairobi often rations supply.
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Sources
- World Bank: safely managed drinking water (WHO/UNICEF)
- CDC: food and water safety for travelers
- Kenya Airports Authority
- UK FCDO travel advice: Kenya
- Lamu Old Town (UNESCO)
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