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LAMU
KizingoKizingo is a “bare foot luxury” beach resort - a wonderful secluded and tranquil escape from the modern world situated at one end of a spectacular 12-kilometre beach. There are six beautifully appointed bandas along the beach, set well apart from each other, with unrivalled sea views. Each has a large double bed romantically draped with mosquito netting and comfortable chairs for lounging. Bamboo screens unfurl to give complete privacy. The en suite bathroom is well appointed with a flushing toilet, hot water shower, wash basin and dressing area. The chefs use only the freshest local produce, fish and seafood are the specialities, all served with locally-grown vegetables and salads. There are fine wines from South Africa, Chile and Italy.
The swimming is excellent, both in the Indian Ocean and in the calm waters of the channel that separates Lamu from the mainland. For the more energetic there is a big choice of activities including a guided tour of historic Lamu Town, excellent snorkelling, the chance to swim with dolphins in the winter months November to March, and cycle rides to friendly African villages on the mainland. Green turtles come up to the beach to lay their eggs between late October and June and the eggs hatch 90 days later. Fishing is in the mangrove channels and from the shore, both fly and spinning rods are used to catch Snapper, Lady Fish and Teavellis. Deep sea or reef fishing can also be arranged, yellow fin tuna, sailfish, kingfisher are the more common catches. Hot water and most of the electricity is provided by solar panels The south east monsoon, the 'Kusi', blows from April to October, bringing cool weather with wild seas. July, August and September are cooler months but guests love it as it is a beautiful temperature but still swimming, sun bathing etc. The north east monsoon the 'Kas Kasi' comes between November and March bringing warmer weather and clear seas. November to April it gets hotter but then you have the crystal seas and dolphins but it is hot and some guest find it too much and prefer the cooler months. Link to resort web site. Price per person per night from US$160
Manda Bay Island
With 12 cottages flawlessly designed and in keeping
with local landscape, seven Manda Bay offers guests a chance to relax and unwind from the pressures of the real world, but for the more adventurous type the variety of activities is abundant. Guests can choose from Deep Sea fishing in search of the Marlin and Sailfish, windsurfing, water skiing and scuba diving to name a few. With regular sightings of dolphins, turtles and the occasional humpback whale the Marine life excels. Guests can enjoy safe snorkelling in the warm, gentle and clear waters. Price per peron per night from US$ 400
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Lamu,
with its aged stone buildings and narrow streets, is the oldest
living settlement in East Africa and the only coastal town that
retains, its original character. Little has changed since the 18th
century, the island boasts but one car. People move about on foot
or by donkey, the donkeys being as much a part of the scenery as
the fishing dhows, mosques and exquisitely carved wooden doors.
Lamu is unashamedly quiet and old-fashioned. 
Manda Bay is one of the many unspoilt, idyllic islands within
the romantic Lamu archipelago, situated on the Northwestern tip
of Manda Islands. The lodge lies in the calm inshore waters on
a long sandy protected beach. Surrounded by miles of palm fringed
silky white sandy beaches and intriguing creeks, Manda Bay is the
perfect retreat.
of the rooms are set right along the
seafront with the other rooms set in-between and slightly behind.
Each cottage has a large ceiling fan and refreshing showers inside
the en suite bathrooms.
The
14 spacious and secluded chalets sit above the soft white sands
of Kipungani Bay, which is Swahili for ‘the place of fresh
air. Shaded by the palm trees that line the 600-metre beachfront,
the chalets are constructed entirely from local materials, with
mkeka matting floors and makuti thatch roofs woven by the residents
of neighbouring Kipungani Village. The large interiors are a picture
of rustic simplicity, with giant king-size beds and furniture all
handmade from local mangrove and palm woods. Each chalet has an
ocean-facing verandah with local funzi sofas and chairs piled high
with colourful cushions. Amenities include freshwater showers, flush
toilets, and separate dressing areas with wash basins. 
The
superior rooms are differentiated by their location, size, private
outside area, indoor plants, artwork and Swahili furnishings. No
two rooms are alike. Five bedrooms are built right on the beach,
with private verandah areas overlooking the sea, while the rest
have a combination of ocean and garden views. All rooms have overhead
fans, mosquito nets, showers (no baths), fresh flowers, and personal
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Kenya
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