Manda Island Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Manda Island is a secluded island off the coast of Lamu, Kenya.  The perfect place to relax and spend wonderful afternoons enjoying the cool ocean breeze while lounging on these bed swings.
Manda Island is a secluded island off the coast of Lamu, Kenya.  The perfect place to relax and spend wonderful afternoons enjoying the cool ocean breeze while lounging on these bed swings.
It is also possible to walk above/through the mangrove forests on some wooden bridges that have been built.
#BeachTips - Manda Island is in Lamu Province in Kenya across the harbour from the UNESCO World Heritage site of Lamu Town. To get to Manda Island, you land on an airstrip and have to take a boat to Diamond Beach Village. The boat pulls up onto this beach and you grab your bag and head off to your personal grass hut. Because this beach is almost on the Equator, the sand is boiling hot! You cannot walk across the sand in barefeet; you need to wear sandals.
A large portion of Manda Island is covered in mangrove forests, and it is possible to kayak through them during high tide.
The Majlis Hotel

The Majlis Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Ras Kitau Bay Manda Island
The price is NZ$997 per night from 12 Feb to 13 Feb
NZ$997
12 Feb - 13 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Manda Island. Enjoy free breakfast, 2 outdoor pools and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Manda Beach and Shela Beach are located ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (16 reviews)
The sushi restauranr can do better

Reviewed on 25 Aug 2024

The Majlis Hotel
Shanti Beach House - Lamu - Kenya

Shanti Beach House - Lamu - Kenya

Lamu County Lamu County
The price is NZ$566 per night from 19 Feb to 20 Feb
NZ$566
19 Feb - 20 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach holiday home in Manda Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a beach locale. Popular attractions Manda Beach and Shela Beach are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Paradise
An amazing peaceful place. We spent 2 nights here just enjoying doing nothing except swimming, sunset walks along the beach and watching the birds and other animals.

Reviewed on 10 May 2025

Shanti Beach House - Lamu - Kenya
Amani House 5 bedrooms sleeps 10

Amani House 5 bedrooms sleeps 10

Lamu Shela
Stay at this holiday home in Manda Island. Enjoy a beach locale, laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Manda Beach and Shela Beach are ...
Amani House 5 bedrooms sleeps 10
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.
Shanti Beach House - Lamu - Kenya

Shanti Beach House - Lamu - Kenya

Lamu County Lamu County
Stay at this beach holiday home in Manda Island. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and a beach locale. Popular attractions Manda Beach and Shela Beach are located ...
10/10 Exceptional! (1 review)
Paradise
An amazing peaceful place. We spent 2 nights here just enjoying doing nothing except swimming, sunset walks along the beach and watching the birds and other animals.

Reviewed on 10 May 2025

Shanti Beach House - Lamu - Kenya
Amani House 5 bedrooms sleeps 10

Amani House 5 bedrooms sleeps 10

Lamu Shela
Stay at this holiday home in Manda Island. Enjoy a beach locale, laundry facilities and air conditioning. Popular attractions Manda Beach and Shela Beach are ...
Amani House 5 bedrooms sleeps 10
Amani House 5 Bedrooms Sleeps 10

Amani House 5 Bedrooms Sleeps 10

2 out of 5
Manda Island Lamu County
Stay at this holiday home in Manda Island. Popular attractions Manda Beach and Shela Beach are located nearby.
Amani House 5 Bedrooms Sleeps 10
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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