Manda Bay
Manda Bay lies in calm inshore waters on a long sandy protected beach. With miles of soft white sand, fascinating creeks and small islets to explore it makes a perfect retreat for both family groups and honeymooners alike. For centuries this has been a calling point for the Arab dhow traders - a safe haven where time stands still and nature is allowed to take its natural course without the interference of the modern world. Having its own private, fully fitted 60foot traditional dhow - Utamaduni - it's possible by arrangement to organize longer 2/3 day cruises exploring the uninhibited islands of this fascinating archipelago. Manda Bay is closed from the 15th April to the 14th July.
Manda Bay is located on the North-western tip of Manda Island, one of the many unspoilt, idyllic islands to be found in the romantic Lamu archipelago.
Rates on request
local airstrip transfers
full board accommodation
laundry
soft drinks, beer, spirits & house wines
windsurfing, laser sailing, kayaking, sundowner cruises on dhow, bird walks/drives
all activities not mentioned as inclusive
champagne, spirits, luxury wines
Easter supplement
Hosted by the owners themselves, Caragh and Andy Roberts, the personal attention to detail and to clients is both discreet and most welcoming. Cuisine naturally features a marine flavour - freshly caught tuna, giant crab or lobster are the order of the day, but individual needs and flexible mealtimes are designed to fit in with guests requirements. There is a central dining room and bar area featuring locally crafted Lamu furniture and overlooking the bay with a separate secluded lounge area perfect for unwinding over an ocean sundowner.
In keeping with the local landscape and artisans the accommodation consists of ten cottages constructed from local material. Five rooms are set right on the seafront and five are set in-between and slightly behind the ocean rooms on higher ground. With five doubles and five twins, families can also utilize two of these rooms which easily adapt to a comfortable triple layout.