Lamu Archipelago, Kenya, East Africa

Karibuni Manda Bay

Lamu Archipelago, Kenya, East Africa

Nestled on Kenya’s quiet northern coast, Manda Bay is a family-run retreat where wild adventure, conservation, and barefoot luxury come together. With no windows in our beachfront bandas and no worries in sight, guests arrive as strangers and leave as family.

About us

Welcome To Manda Bay

  • 2025 Nominee World Travel Awards
  • 2024 Nominee World Travel Awards
  • 2023 Winner World Travel Awards
  • 2025 Finalist Best Value Safari Property
  • 2025 Finalist Best Marine Safari Experience
  • 2025 Finalist Best Family Safari Experience
  • Out. Of. Office.

    Each room is a little love letter to nature. Locally sourced wood. Palm-woven floors. Thatch that sways in the breeze. It’s all crafted by hand, right here. Every bedroom comes with its own en suite and open-air windows—no glass, no shutters, just sunlight and the sound of the world waking up. Step inside your oversized walk-in mosquito net, feel the gentle hum of the ceiling fan, then drift out to your verandah. There’s a swing bed waiting. Take it slow.

    Our Rooms
  • Manda Bay Dining

    Welcome to the taste of the coast—fresh, bright, and just a little bit indulgent. Our restaurant brings the Indian Ocean to your plate, celebrating its bounty with dishes that are as modern as they are memorable. Think prawns that melt, lobster kissed with spice, and ingredients so fresh they practically tell their own story. The setting? Elegant, easy, and unmistakably coastal. Whether it’s a quiet dinner for two or a celebration with the whole crew, Manda Bay serves up the kind of meals that linger—long after the last bite.

    Let's Eat!
  • Weddings + Elopements

    Say “I do” where the ocean meets forever. At Manda Bay, every moment feels cinematic—from barefoot vows on the beach to golden-hour cocktails that stretch into starlit laughter. Each space tells its own story: intimate, effortless, and beautifully yours. Our team handles every thoughtful detail, so you can simply live in the moment. Whether it’s an intimate ceremony or a grand celebration, Manda Bay turns your wedding into something timeless—a love story written by the sea.

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  • Activities for Everyone

    Days at Manda Bay are made for adventure—or doing absolutely nothing at all. Dive into crystal waters alive with color, or drift above them while snorkeling the reefs. Stretch into sunrise with yoga by the sea, then chase the horizon on a deep-sea fishing trip. For those who prefer feathers to fins, birdlife flutters at every turn. And just across the bay, Lamu town hums with history, spice, and stories worth wandering into. At Manda Bay, every day unfolds at your pace—wild, calm, or somewhere perfectly in between.

    Activities

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Contact Us

Magadi Tenting Centre, Seminary Road, Nairobi, Kenya

+254 712 579 999
Event + venue sales
specialevents@mandabay.com