North Kenya Coast 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.
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Conch shell outside our banda were you can wash your feet before entering.
#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.

Where to stay in North Kenya Coast

Lamu old town waterfront, Kenya, UNESCO World Heritage site

Lamu Old Town

You'll enjoy the parks and historical sites in Lamu Old Town. You might want to make time for a stop at Lamu Fort or Lamu Museum.

Lamu Old Town
Lamu House Hotel

Lamu House Hotel

4 out of 5
Kenyatta Road Lamu
The price is NZ$272 per night from 25 Feb to 26 Feb
NZ$272
25 Feb - 26 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this beach hotel in Lamu. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and free parking. Popular attractions Lamu Museum and Lamu Fort are located nearby.
9/10 Wonderful! (69 reviews)
Lovely room overlooking the waterfront. Excellent restaurant and overall a great experience

Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026

Lamu House Hotel
The Majlis Hotel

The Majlis Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Ras Kitau Bay Manda Island
The price is NZ$991 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
NZ$991
16 Feb - 17 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
Peponi Hotel

Peponi Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Shela Beach Lamu Lamu County
Stay at this beach hotel in Lamu. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and 3 restaurants. Popular attractions Shela Beach and Manda Beach are located nearby.
9.8/10 Exceptional! (22 reviews)
Love the place

Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025

Peponi Hotel
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.
Luxury beachfront holiday house, pool garden all sea views, Forodhani House Lamu

Luxury beachfront holiday house, pool garden all sea views, Forodhani House Lamu

Lamu
Stay at this beach villa in Lamu. Enjoy private pools, a beach locale and breakfast (surcharge). Popular attractions Shela Beach and Manda Beach are located ...
Pristine Home, Perfect Relaxation!
Every bedroom, gathering space, and lounging area throughout the house (inside and out) is comfortably appointed and thoughtfully designed. The staff of the house are warm, inviting, and exceptionally professional. We loved the location along the water - close access for beach walks and shopping, ...

Reviewed on 27 July 2022

Luxury beachfront holiday house, pool garden all sea views, Forodhani House Lamu
Deuli house -Boutique hotel-lamu island-Kenya

Deuli house -Boutique hotel-lamu island-Kenya

Shela Lamu County
Stay at this aparthotel in Lamu. Enjoy a garden, laundry facilities and balconies. Popular attractions Shela Beach and Manda Beach are located nearby.
Deuli house -Boutique hotel-lamu island-Kenya
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
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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