Stylish design buffs looking to relax in beautiful surroundings.
Idyllic Manda Island. Just off Kenya’s Northern Coast with spectacular views across the bay to Lamu.
Traditional high beamed ceilings and hand carved furniture reflect the local East African heritage in each of the 25 unique, air-conditioned rooms at The Majlis. The rooms and suites have large windows and private terraces looking out to the beach and sea, garden and swimming pool.
The makuti thatched restaurant serves locally sourced, fresh seasonal produce in a superb setting, whilst the two bar areas are the ideal place to enjoy the sunset or a drink under the stars. As well as the private beach, there are two swimming pools built in the shade of indigenous trees for a cool contrast to the warmth of the African sun.
A wide range of water sports, dolphin-watching, dhow sailing and deep sea fishing. are on offer and a boat trip to visit the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Lamu is highly recommended. Looking for something a little more relaxing? The Ayurvedic treatments at the Wellness Centre soothe and rejuvenate both body and mind.
Don’t miss out on the sunset dhow cruise, a romantic voyage around the bay watching the sun drop into the ocean with a cocktail in hand. Between April and October dolphins are also regularly spotted in the bay.