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Since 1960, hippies have called Ram Island in Kenya the Kathmandu of Africa. This island, which combines Arab, Indian and Chinese cultures and exquisite handicrafts, has become a dream place for tourists. The island is remote, and its inhabitants continue their traditions, almost entirely Muslim. It is the oldest and best-preserved Swahili settlement in East Africa.
The ancestors of Swahili people were Arab or Iranian merchants from the Middle East. In the 9 th century AD, they came to East Africa by boat to do maritime trade, including spices, silk and slaves, and lived here for generations after intermarrying with local aborigines. The ancient city of Ram, which has the same name as the island, can be traced back to the 14 th century and combines the architectural styles of different civilizations.
Once a thriving trading city-state on the island of Manda, the site of Taqwa was the 18 th century The well dried up and suffered from Abandonment. After we landed, we drove for half an hour, slowly along a narrow shallow stream. At the end of the road, the remains of a mosque stand out: the outer wall is carved with fine lines, with patterns of sailboats and Arab daggers. Archaeologists believe that this was once a place of spiritual practice for religious people.
The villages of Shira and Ram are connected by a coastal path where donkeys act as taxis and pickup trucks carrying coral bricks. Once the only vehicles on Ram Island were the Land Rover Jeep of government officials, a tractor and an ambulance. It was not until the recent advent of motorcycles that broke the peaceful Arab night on the island.
The hotel in the town is simple and eccentric, and there is still no TV or telephone. But it has attracted novelists, diplomats, western hunters and environmental officials. In the 1990 s, Ernst August, Prince of Hanover, Germany, built a mansion here and rented it out through a Hollywood agent.
Soon, celebrities including singer Sting, supermodel Kate Moss and movie star Jude Law came here and sat in a small, dimly lit bar. Only donkeys or dhows can reveal their location to paparazzi on this remote African island.
In the 1980 s, wealthy Norwegian merchants discovered The frame of a dhow that used to carry spices and goods along the Indian Ocean. Subsequently, a team of local boaters with 22 years of sailing experience was hired to carry out manual restoration, creating a vintage handcrafted sailboat that can carry up to 10 guests.
An African island, but it combines many elements of Arab, Indian and Chinese. Everyone likes a unique experience, but when everyone talks about island travel, they always choose the well-known holiday islands. It’s better to step out of your comfort zone and try a fresher and alternative experience.