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Manda Bay

From: £3,289

Surrounded by magnificent coral gardens, empty beaches and indigenous woodland, Manda Bay is a glorious destination for both an active and leisurely holiday. The calm waters in the creek are ideal for a variety of water sports and further out in the bay, a good breeze makes for great windsurfing or sailing. Shaded by coconut palms, acacia and tamarind trees, the resort overlooks the pure beaches and calm waters of the bay. Small, private and exclusive, yet Manda Bay is only a 30-minute boat ride from the ancient culture of Lamu Town.

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Departs Board Room UK Airport Airline Price Price
7nts 14nts
19Jul-18Aug Full Board Sea View/Beach Front Heathrow Kenya Airways £3,949 £6,689
19Aug-30Sep Full Board Sea View/Beach Front Heathrow Kenya Airways £3,569 £6,319
01Oct-15Dec Full Board Sea View/Beach Front Heathrow Kenya Airways £3,289 £5,769
16Dec-20Dec Full Board Sea View/Beach Front Heathrow Kenya Airways £3,669 £6,139
21Dec-31Dec Full Board Sea View/Beach Front Heathrow Kenya Airways £3,949 £6,689
Manda Bay is closed from 15Apr -14Jul 2010. **2010 prices are now available, please call our travel advisors for your holiday quotation**
For other dates or durations, please call for your tailor made quote.

Rooms & Accommodation

  • 10 spacious and comfortable cottages with a choice of double or twin beds and ensuite bathrooms
  • Each with its own verandah, seating area, overhead fans and mosquito nets
  • All the buildings are constructed with local materials in traditional coastal style, with palm thatch roofs and woven matting covering the floors
  • The informal dining room and sitting rooms are comfortable, open and airy

Hotel Activities

  • Manda Bay has two ski boats and a large collection of skis and other equipment, including a six place (Banana), air chair, super screamer tubes, kneeboards, wake boards and a kite surfer
  • There are a variety of windsurfers, a Topper and three Lasers
  • Enjoy a bush walk or drive in the 200 acres of natural woodland situated behind the resort, which is home to a wide variety of flora and fauna
  • Bird watching in the unspoilt woodland

What to do

  • Deep sea game fishing
  • Fly fishing in manda creek
  • Visit to the historic Lamu town
  • Day trip to ancient ruined forts of Manda Islands
  • Saiilng trip on Manda bay’s 60-foot sailing dhow
  • Sailing to Takwa Ruins on Manda island
  • Matondoni - (dhow building village) 3 hours return by motor dhow, 5-6 hours under sail

For Children

  • Water sports activities for children
  • Children’s menu cooked on request

Pool and Beach

Located on unspoilt stretch of white sand beach

Dining at the Manda Bay

  • Dining is a relaxed affair. All meals are informal and dress code casual, whether served in the dining room or on the beach outside under the stars
  • The availability of wonderful, fresh seafood and tropical fruit dictates most of the menus at Manda Bay, and is renowned for its delicious fresh from the sea dishes
  • Our Italian trained Swahili chef easily caters to the demands of children and those with special dietary requirements
  • Bush dinner can be organised within the 200 acres of bush land behind the resort

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