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

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Conch shell outside our banda were you can wash your feet before entering.

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 ฿6,266 per night from 15 Jan to 16 Jan
฿6,266
฿7,394 total
15 Jan - 16 Jan
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! (68 reviews)
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Reviewed on 6 Jan 2026

Lamu House Hotel
The Majlis Hotel

The Majlis Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Ras Kitau Bay Manda Island
The price is ฿15,886 per night from 16 Jan to 17 Jan
฿15,886
฿18,745 total
16 Jan - 17 Jan
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.
Wellness Kibanda

Wellness Kibanda

2 out of 5
Shella Village Lamu Lamu County
Stay at this beach holiday home in Lamu. Enjoy a full-service spa, a garden and laundry facilities. Popular attractions Shela Beach and Manda Beach are located ...
Wellness Kibanda
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
Coral Sea Villas

Coral Sea Villas

3 out of 5
Mambrui Malindi Kilifi
Stay at this villa in Malindi. Enjoy free parking, daily housekeeping and a garden. Popular attraction Mambrui Beach is located nearby.
Coral Sea Villas
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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