Manda Bay is a small boutique lodge located on the tip of an unspoiled, idyllic island in Lamu’s archipelago where you kick off your shoes and enjoy simplistic beauty in palm thatched cottages and open living spaces. Manda Bay is perfect for honeymooners, families, solo travelers and groups looking to enjoy time together.
Manda Bay combines a bush and beach experience. Whilst miles of soft sand and coconut palms surround the lodge itself, the bush behind the lodge is dry country scattered with Doum palms, Acacia Tortilis and savannah-like scrub. A variety of birds and mammals inhabit the island.
Manda Bay offers open-air accommodation, informal pampering and barefoot luxury. All the buildings are in keeping with the local landscape and are constructed using palm and driftwood and local building techniques.
Family Palm Room
(1 ROOM)
Beachfront and Palm Rooms are all big enough to accommodate extra beds if you wish to have your children in you room. However we do have one Palm room which is our family room, set slightly further back from the seawall on higher ground behind the beachfront rooms. Our family room is a large cottage with and adjoining room with two ensuite bathrooms. Each room includes an en suite bathroom, a wardrobe, a dressing table, an information booklet, charging sockets (220 volts - 3 pin), a hairdryer, drinking water, bathroom toiletries, two sets of towels per person, beach towels and a basket for use during your stay.
Beach Front Rooms
(11 ROOMS)
There are 11 beachfront rooms, situated right on the seawall, offering the closest access to the water and beach at low tide. These spacious rooms feature 7-foot beds, available as twins or king-size, with the option to add one or two extra beds for children. Room 11 is an extra-large room that can accommodate three additional beds. Each room includes an en suite bathroom, a wardrobe, a dressing table, an information booklet, charging sockets (220 volts - 3 pin), a hairdryer, drinking water, bathroom toiletries, two sets of towels per person, beach towels and a basket for use during your stay.
Garden Rooms
(6 ROOMS)
There are 6 Garden rooms, centrally located within the property and positioned close together. Originally designed for teenagers to make family travel more affordable. However, these rooms have become popular with many guests, especially fishermen who are out all day, as well as families and couples seeking a more budget-friendly option. The rooms feature an ensuite bathroom, standard-sized twin or double divan beds, a wardrobe, an information booklet, charging sockets (220 volts - 3 pin), a hairdryer, drinking water, bathroom toiletries, two sets of towels per person, beach towels and a basket for use during your stay.
Room facilities:
Bath Towels
Bed Linen
Electrical Outlets
En Suite Bathroom
Fan
Hairdryer
Hand Towels
Laundry Service (Complimentary)
Safe
Shower
Verandah
Wardrobe
Deep sea fishing
Manda offers conventional deep sea fishing on a 33 ft Lochin sportfishing boat. The Captain and Crew are experienced in fly fishing and jigging as well. Deep sea fishing season runs from September to April, offering an exciting experience for both beginners and seasoned anglers. Rough seas from May to October can make trips uncomfortable. Expect to catch game fish like tuna, marlin, and sailfish. Trips start early with a 6:30 AM departure, taking about an hour to reach the fishing grounds. The boat is equipped with a flush loo, shaded beds, and a canopy seat for comfort.
Boating activities and Water sports Centre
Manda has a collection of small boats with which to explore the islands, try some inshore fishing, visit Lamu, go snorkelling or enjoy some watersports. Motoriezd watersports such as water skiing, tubing, wakeboarding, knee boarding and banana boat are available. You can arrange these activities with your host. Snorkelling is very popular from November - March when the water is clear. The coral reefs are 10 mins away by boat. These activities are not included in your stay and can be paid for at the end of the stay.
Non-motorized activities
Manda bay also has a number of non-motorized activities available to guests, which are included in their stay. Explore peacefully with our 5 kayaks and 6 paddleboards/SUPs. At high tide, drift along mangrove creeks to spot turtles, birds, monkeys and fish or sail in the bay with our 2 sailboats and windsurfers during high tide. Sailing and windsurfing instruction is available at an additional fee. Manda Bay is also a great Kitesurfing location. Best from mid-December to end of March and mid-May to October. Nearby kitesurfing school available; instructor at the hotel needs prior arrangement and not guaranteed due to availability.
Game Drives & WIldlife
In the early evening it is possible to take a drive to visit the Manda ruins, an ancient human settlement that dates back nearly 1000 years. A few remnants of this town can be seen if you take a drive where you experience a complete contrast from the beach and see old coral buildings amongst enormous baobab trees and acacia woodland. Manda Bay is home to a host of creatures both large and small and whilst most of the animals are nocturnal including the greater Galago bushbaby, white tailed mongoose, civet cat, porcupine, hyaena, genet cat and occasionally leopard; we regularly see dik-dik, buffalo and bushbuck, dwarf mongoose, yellow baboons and vervet monkeys. During the dry season, we provide fresh water for the animals and guests can meet them at the waterhole. BIRD WATCHING: There are a large variety of water birds as well as dry country scrub species.
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