Getting There
Flying from Nairobi, Mombasa and Malindi to Lamu
There are several flight carriers to Lamu airport which is situated on Manda Island. A beautiful boat ride will take you to Mangrove House on Ras Kitau, which is part of Manda Island. We can arrange a boat captain to meet your flight - the cost is normally 2,000 Kenyan Shillings - which will bring you direct to our place.
Flights operate direct from Jomo Kenyatta International Airport, with Flight 540 and Jambojet via Malindi and Mombasa
Or Fly from Wilson airport, the local Nairobi airport, with Skyward Express fly-sax, Silverstone Air and Safarilink
Flight time is less than 2 hours with varying baggage allowances and preferences for soft bags on some airlines - please check with each airline
There are no cars on the island - all transport is by boat, donkey or bicycle
Local Airlines
From Jomo Kenyatta Airport
Flight 540 - www.fly540.com
Jambojet- www.jambojet.com
From Wilson Airport
Fly-Sax - www.fly-sax.com
Silverstone Air - www.silverstoneair.com
Safarilink - www.flysafarilink.com
Skyward Express - www.skywardexpress.co.ke
Air Kenya - www.airkenya.com - not flying to Lamu currently (2023)
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RIGHT ON THE BEACH
A living island
Despite the fact there is no ground water in Manda, small farms thrive on the island and there is abundant bird life. The island provides a perfect mix of sea and African bush - cycling or walking is the best way to explore
The Environment
Manda is an island with no ground water or electricity supply. Mangrove House is served by solar power and all water comes from rainfall so please use both sparingly!
All rubbish is disposed of responsibly through Manda residents' beach clean up collective. Please take your plastic bottles with you if possible when you leave and pick up any rubbish you find washed up on the beach. Single use plastic bags are illegal now in Kenya, which is a step in the right direction.
We ask all guests to the island to be aware of the environment and take care of this beautiful and rare place.
General information
Swahili is the local language but there is a high knowledge of English among the community.
Sim cards are available to buy in Shela and Lamu with both airtime for phone and internet.
Kenya uses UK type 3 square pin 220/240 volt sockets.
All beds are protected by mosquito nets - Malaria tablets are recommended but not obligatory. Do bring your own (preferably natural) mosquito repellents. Mosquito coils will be provided for free.