Kenya

Lamu Escape – Manda Bay Lodge

2 nights / 3 days2 NightsManda Island, Lamu

Escape to Manda Bay, a secluded boutique hotel on the northern tip of Manda Island in the Lamu archipelago. This private island retreat delivers barefoot luxury where the bush meets the beach — with full board, return flights from Nairobi, and activities ranging from deep-sea fishing and watersports to cultural excursions into Lamu Old Town.

Starting from

$1,361per person

≈ KSh 176,400

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What's included

Manda Bay
Flights
Transfers
Rescue.co cover
Carbon offset
Kenya Resident rate

Included activities

Dhow sailing tripsCultural excursionsSnorkeling

Day 1 — Lamu

Flight F2* 51 to Lamu

Nairobi Wilson Airport → Lamu Manda Airport

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Transfer to Manda Bay

Lamu Manda Airport → Manda Bay

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Manda Bay

Overnight at Manda Bay. Palm Room (Full Board)

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Manda Bay

Check In at Manda Bay. Palm Room (Full Board)

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Day 2 — Manda Bay

Activities at Manda Bay

Enjoy a full day of activities at Manda Bay, including watersports, boat trips, and cultural excursions. All meals are included.

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Day 3 — Lamu

Flight F2* 50 to Nairobi

Lamu Manda Airport → Nairobi Wilson Airport

FlySafarilink

Transfer to Lamu Manda Airport

Manda Bay → Lamu Manda Airport

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About the destination

Lamu Island, Kenya

To visit the mystical island of Lamu is to take a step back in time. There is only one vehicle on this UNESCO World Heritage island — otherwise people walk, ride donkeys, or sail on traditional Arab sailboats called dhows and ngalawas. The ocean side is fronted by a vast eight-mile deserted beach, with commanding dunes sheltering coconut and mango plantations and small villages behind. At the heart of the island is Lamu Old Town, where narrow winding paths and traditional Swahili architecture reflect a thousand years of Omani, Indian, and Portuguese trade. Shela is the small beach community within walking distance of Old Town — beloved for its laid-back nature, incredible food, vibrant art scene, authentic Swahili culture, and some of Kenya's most pristine marine environments.

Where you stay

Manda Bay

1 room

Manda Island, Lamu

Set on the northern tip of Manda Island in the Lamu archipelago, Manda Bay is a secluded private island retreat where bush meets beach. Palm-thatched cottages feature open-air rooms, en-suite bathrooms, and verandahs with swing beds. Guests have access to a private beach, seafront pool, spa, gym, and a full programme of activities — from deep-sea fishing and watersports to dhow safaris and wildlife drives.

2 nights · Full Board

When to go

Manda Bay can be visited year-round. The North-East Trade wind season (November to April) brings the calmest waters for snorkelling, deep-sea fishing, and watersports — while the low season offers lush landscapes and a quieter Lamu experience.

Getting there

Scheduled Safarilink flights connect Nairobi Wilson Airport with Lamu Manda Airport (approx. 2 hrs 15 min each way), followed by a short transfer to Manda Bay on Manda Island.

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