In a chapter of history often untold, intrepid travelers from Kenya's shores ventured across the Indian Ocean, navigating over ancient sea routes towards Zanzibar. Embarking from towns like Lamu and Mombasa, they sailed dhows, traditional wooden boats, to trade with merchants in Zanzibar, carrying with them commodities like ivory, slaves, and spices, and returning with textiles, glassware, and pottery. This maritime trade flourished for centuries, shaping the cultural, economic, and social fabric of both regions, and leaving behind a legacy of remarkable sea voyages that played a crucial role in the development of East Africa.
