Nyumba Kiru, Manda Beach, Lamu

A luxurious, expansive and imaginatively-designed beach retreat with direct access to the lovely empty sands of Ras Kitau, there’s plenty of space at Nyumba Kiru for larger groups to spread out and socialise around the swimming pool and in numerous living, lounging and dining areas.

“We were in total heaven at Nyumba Kiru – it was exceptional and just the rest we needed. Nina and the staff were all incredible and we were so fond of them by the end of our stay. They were so kind and friendly to my baby which was also very heartwarming and Nina was brilliant at giving sources for local shopping trips and more.”

PM, UK

  • Stylish, spacious and flexible accommodation
  • Shady 2-acre plot with Baobab, Neem and Acacia trees
  • 85-metre beach frontage, 11-metre swimming pool
  • Motor boat with captain available
  • Accommodates up to 14 guests in 7 bedrooms
  • Ksh 185,000 per night for up to 14 guests. Please contact us for discounted rates for smaller parties.
  • Master bedroom with 2 bathrooms and terrace
  • 3 double bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms
  • 2 twin bedrooms with ensuite bathrooms
  • 1 ‘triple’ bed (ideal for children) with ensuite bathroom
  • All bedrooms have their own terrace or sitting area
  • Multiple living and lounging areas – inside and out
  • 2-acre beachfront plot
  • 11-metre Swimming pool
  • Umbrellas and sun loungers
  • Sea-view pavilion
  • Beach umbrellas and sun loungers
  • Bar and sitting room
  • Dining pavilion plus outside dining areas
  • Well-equipped eat-in kitchen
  • 4 fridges / freezers
  • Solar power plus back-up generator
  • Internet wi-fi
  • TV/DVD system.
  • Sound system
  • Good cellphone signal

Quiet and unspoilt, it is likely you will have much of Manda Beach to yourself for most of the day. Its 2.5 kilometres of sheltered sands sit towards the southern tip of Manda Island and look out across the Lamu channel to Shela village less than a kilometre away. Towards the ocean there there are coral heads and rock pools and the remains of an old fort and cannons from the early colonial era.

Manda is home to the beautiful Takwa Ruins – the ancient remains of a Swahili town deserted in the 17th Century – accessed along a narrow channel through the mangroves which fringe much of the island. The ruins are highly atmospheric, particularly in the late afternoon light and make a memorable dhow-excursion. On the ocean side of Manda, through the shallow Mkanda channel, pretty little Manda Toto (‘Baby Manda’) Island is a nice place to swim, snorkel and picnic.

For meals and drinks out we recommend strolling along the beach to Diamond Beach Village which has a lovely low-key bar and delicious pizzas, or heading a few hundred metres north to the smart Majlis Resort or Lamu House Beach Club. Shela Village is moments away across the channel, and both Lamu Town and Manda Airport around 3 miles to the north and a few minutes away by boat.

“We were in total heaven at Nyumba Kiru – it was exceptional and just the rest we needed. Nina and the staff were all incredible and we were so fond of them by the end of our stay. They were so kind and friendly to my baby which was also very heartwarming and Nina was brilliant at giving sources for local shopping trips and more.”

PM, UK

Standard Rates (16th Jan to 14th Dec)

  • 1 Master bedroom with kitchenette and large bathroom: Ksh 35,000 per night
  • 2 double bed (6×6) bedrooms: Ksh 25,000 per room per night
  • 2 super long size bed (9×6) bedrooms: Ksh 30,000 per room per night
  • 2 twin bedrooms: Ksh 20,000 per room per night
  • Ksh 185,000 per night for all 7 bedrooms
  • Minimum stay – 3 nights

Christmas & New Year (15th Dec to 15th Jan)

  • Up to 14 guests – Please contact us for festive rates.
  • Minimum stay – 7 nights
  • All stays are on a ‘self-catering’ basis including the services of chef and staff
  • Rates include one return airport boat transfer, Wi-Fi and use of DVD, TV, projector and sound system
  • Meal times – Breakfast 7.00-9.00; Lunch 11.00-14.00 and Dinner 19.00-22.00
  • Additional meals and food service at other times at additional cost.
  • Use of motorboat and captain for one shopping trip per day is included in the rental
  • Additional use of motorboat and captain plus fuel at additional cost.
  • These rates, terms & conditions are valid for bookings up until 15th January 2025

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