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Manda Bay: gallery


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Manda Bay: picture gallery


The Lamu archipelago has huge beaches to explore.
Manda Bay is Kenya's most luxurious desert island hideaway.
There's a wealth of activities here, including voyages on one of the coast's biggest dhows.
On arrival you'll be treated as a long-lost friend…
…and the whole place is yours to enjoy.
The main central bar and lounge area is a wonderful place to cool off…
…and full of relaxing corners to while away as much of the day as you like.
The meals here are a highlight - with great care going into ingredients, menus and presentation.
Manda Bay has a very nice pool area…
…with a huge variety of spots to simply relax.
The rooms can be accessed through the palm grove…
…or from the beach (at least at low tide!).
The rooms themselves are beautifully thought out…
…with spacious and stylish interirors…
…furnished very comfortably…
…as well as being practical.
The bathrooms are large and cool…
…and throughout each room, there are plenty of thoughtful and attractive details…
…and useful items on hand.
Each room has a wonderful day bed on a swing, with untrammelled ocean views.
Manda Bay has a very well stocked store of snorkelling equipment…
…and other kit for enjoying out on the waves.
When you go snorkelling you'll be given a tote bag for your mask, tube and fins.
It's hard to leave Manda Bay.
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The Lamu archipelago has huge beaches to explore.
The Lamu archipelago has huge beaches to explore.
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Manda Bay is Kenya's most luxurious desert island hideaway.
Manda Bay is Kenya's most luxurious desert island hideaway.
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There's a wealth of activities here, including voyages on one of the coast's biggest dhows.
There's a wealth of activities here, including voyages on one of the coast's biggest dhows.
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On arrival you'll be treated as a long-lost friend…
On arrival you'll be treated as a long-lost friend…
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…and the whole place is yours to enjoy.
…and the whole place is yours to enjoy.
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The main central bar and lounge area is a wonderful place to cool off…
The main central bar and lounge area is a wonderful place to cool off…
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…and full of relaxing corners to while away as much of the day as you like.
…and full of relaxing corners to while away as much of the day as you like.
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The meals here are a highlight - with great care going into ingredients, menus and presentation.
The meals here are a highlight - with great care going into ingredients, menus and presentation.
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Manda Bay has a very nice pool area…
Manda Bay has a very nice pool area…
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…with a huge variety of spots to simply relax.
…with a huge variety of spots to simply relax.
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The rooms can be accessed through the palm grove…
The rooms can be accessed through the palm grove…
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…or from the beach (at least at low tide!).
…or from the beach (at least at low tide!).
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The rooms themselves are beautifully thought out…
The rooms themselves are beautifully thought out…
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…with spacious and stylish interirors…
…with spacious and stylish interirors…
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…furnished very comfortably…
…furnished very comfortably…
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…as well as being practical.
…as well as being practical.
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The bathrooms are large and cool…
The bathrooms are large and cool…
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…and throughout each room, there are plenty of thoughtful and attractive details…
…and throughout each room, there are plenty of thoughtful and attractive details…
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…and useful items on hand.
…and useful items on hand.
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Each room has a wonderful day bed on a swing, with untrammelled ocean views.
Each room has a wonderful day bed on a swing, with untrammelled ocean views.
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Manda Bay has a very well stocked store of snorkelling equipment…
Manda Bay has a very well stocked store of snorkelling equipment…
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…and other kit for enjoying out on the waves.
…and other kit for enjoying out on the waves.
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When you go snorkelling you'll be given a tote bag for your mask, tube and fins.
When you go snorkelling you'll be given a tote bag for your mask, tube and fins.
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It's hard to leave Manda Bay.
It's hard to leave Manda Bay.

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