Manda Bay
Kenya's CoastManda Bay is a small boutique beach retreat located on the north western tip of Manda Island, one of the many unspoiled, idyllic islands of the Lamu archipelago in Kenya.
All the buildings are constructed with local materials in traditional coastal style, with palm thatch roofs and woven matting covering the floors. The 16 en suite, open cottages overlook the Indian Ocean, 11 rooms are situated on the waterfront, and five are slightly set back and elevated. All bedrooms, sitting rooms, bar and dining areas overlooking the calm waters of the bay.
Manda Bay creates delicious gourmet cuisine, using the freshest ingredients possible including a large variety of hand-selected seafood.
There’s also an infinity pool surrounded with lamu beds, loungers and hammocks. The water sports centre and has an extensive toy box with instructors to help show you how to use them all.
Manda Bay Information
Location
Manda Island, Lamu. Three scheduled flights from Nairobi to Lamu everyday. The flight is 1.5hours and it is then a 20 minute boat ride to the lodge.
Accommodation
11 beachfront cottages and 5 sea-view rooms
Activities
Water Skiing, fishing, snorkelling, deep sea fishing, sailing, kayaking and windsurfing and trips to Lamu Town
Facilities
Swimming pool, games room
Children
All ages welcome and very well catered for. The calm waters are ideal for children.
- Swimming pool
- Games room
- Waterskiing
- Fishing
- Snorkelling
- Deep sea fishing
- Sailing
- Kayaking and windsurfing
- Trips to Lamu Town
Manda Bay in Kenya combines a beach and bush experience with camp fires, star gazing, walks, different water sports and tranquility for those wishing to simply unwind. Guests are treated to beach front accommodation, informal pampering and pure barefoot luxury. Relaxing here is easy; we recommend cruising on Utamaduni, the 60ft traditional sailing dhow, at sunset.
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