A man without a donkey is a donkey, claims one Swahili proverb. Or, as the staff of this sanctuary might tell you, a man who doesn’t look after his donkey is a donkey. With around 3000 donkeys (and a couple of cars) active on Lamu, Equus asinus is the main form of transport here. This sanctuary was established by the International Donkey Protection Trust of Sidmouth, UK, to improve the lot of the island’s hard-working beasts of burden. Visitors are free to visit the sanctuary and learn about its work – donations appreciated.
