Manda Island 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.
A large portion of Manda Island is covered in mangrove forests, and it is possible to kayak through them during high tide.
Lamu House Hotel

Lamu House Hotel

4 out of 5
Kenyatta Road Lamu
The price is Rp2.508.164 per night from 23 Feb to 24 Feb
Rp2.508.164
Rp2.959.633 total
23 Feb - 24 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! (70 reviews)
Staff was great - especially the in house tour guide, Abu!

Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026

Lamu House Hotel
The Majlis Hotel

The Majlis Hotel

3.5 out of 5
Ras Kitau Bay Manda Island
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is Rp8.535.177 per night from 16 Feb to 17 Feb
Rp8.535.177
Rp10.071.600 total
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

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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
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Popular places to visit

Manda Beach

If a restful holiday is part of your travel plans, Manda Beach might be the perfect place to visit during your trip to Manda Island.

Manda Beach

Takwa Ruins

You can find out about the history of Manda Island with a trip to Takwa Ruins.

Takwa Ruins