Title: Visit North Kenya Coast: Best of North Kenya Coast Tourism | Expedia Travel Guide - Expedia.ca [Hotels in North Kenya Coast](https://expedia.ca/North-Kenya-Coast-Hotels.d6198905.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Vacation Rentals in North Kenya Coast](https://expedia.ca/North-Kenya-Coast-Vacation-Rentals.d6198905.Travel-Guide-VacationRentals)[Flights to North Kenya Coast](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-North-Kenya-Coast.d6198905.Travel-Guide-Flights)[North Kenya Coast Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-North-Kenya-Coast.d6198905.Car-Rental-Guide)[North Kenya Coast Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/North-Kenya-Coast.d6198905.Destination-Travel-Guides) # North Kenya Coast ## Travel Guide ![Manda Island is a secluded island off the coast of Lamu, Kenya. The perfect place to relax and spend wonderful afternoons enjoying the cool ocean breeze while lounging on these bed swings.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000449858/5f333849-5e1e-4c35-82d4-bb51ce0eeb56.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Manda Island is a secluded island off the coast of Lamu, Kenya. The perfect place to relax and spend wonderful afternoons enjoying the cool ocean breeze while lounging on these bed swings.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000449858/5f333849-5e1e-4c35-82d4-bb51ce0eeb56.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![It is also possible to walk above/through the mangrove forests on some wooden bridges that have been built.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000449858/4329569a-0e8f-46a5-b3fa-da3fcc1d56f1.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![#TroveOn Conch shell outside our banda were you can wash your feet before entering.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2009/7241ee76-777f-4d25-8c78-70d88afb4c15.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![#BeachTips - Manda Island is in Lamu Province in Kenya across the harbour from the UNESCO World Heritage site of Lamu Town. To get to Manda Island, you land on an airstrip and have to take a boat to Diamond Beach Village. The boat pulls up onto this beach and you grab your bag and head off to your personal grass hut. Because this beach is almost on the Equator, the sand is boiling hot! You cannot walk across the sand in barefeet; you need to wear sandals. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248635125786549/8f3d1426-923e-4ea7-8617-22a02187706b.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit North Kenya Coast Where to stay Things to do ### Where to stay in North Kenya Coast ![Lamu old town waterfront, Kenya, UNESCO World Heritage site](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621532481959/10c81b8d-e04b-4006-87d2-52f5ca0fe51a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=350&h=192&q=medium) ### Lamu Old Town You'll enjoy the parks and historic sites in Lamu Old Town. You might want to make time for a stop at Lamu Fort or Lamu Museum. [](https://expedia.ca/Lamu-Lamu-Old-Town.dx553248621532481959) - North Kenya Coast Hotel Deals - Vacation Rentals in North Kenya Coast ![Lamu House Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/18000000/17960000/17956000/17955978/5900a430_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### Lamu House Hotel Kenyatta Road Lamu CA $190 CA $227 total Feb 16 - Feb 17 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this beach hotel in Lamu. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Popular attractions Lamu Museum and Lamu Fort are located ... 9/10 Wonderful! (68 reviews) . Reviewed on Jan 6, 2026 [](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=16%2F02%2F2026&endDate=17%2F02%2F2026&selected=17955978&PinnedHotelID=17955978&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=6198905) ![The Majlis Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/24000000/23050000/23044100/23044093/883621ef_y.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=340&ch=150) ### The Majlis Hotel Ras Kitau Bay Manda Island CA $697 CA $822 total Jan 30 - Jan 31 includes taxes & fees Book a stay at this beach hotel in Manda Island. Enjoy free breakfast, 2 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Popular attractions Manda Beach and Shela Beach ... 9.2/10 Wonderful! 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Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a beach locale. Popular attractions Manda Beach and Shela Beach ... 10/10 Exceptional! (1 review) Paradise An amazing peaceful place. We spent 2 nights here just enjoying doing nothing except swimming, sunset walks along the beach and watching the birds and other animals. Reviewed on May 10, 2025 [](https://expedia.ca/Manda-Island-Hotels-Shanti-Beach-House-Lamu-Kenya.h105665711.Hotel-Information) [See all properties in North Kenya Coast](https://expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?rfrrid=TG.LP.Hotels.DestinationExperience®ionId=6198905&sort=VACATION_RENTAL) Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. 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[](https://expedia.ca/Lamu-Museum-Lamu.d553248621532405257.Vacation-Attraction) #### German Post Office Museum You can spend time exploring the galleries in German Post Office Museum in Lamu. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside. [](https://expedia.ca/German-Post-Office-Museum-Lamu.d553248621532405256.Vacation-Attraction) ## Cities near North Kenya Coast ![Manda Island is a secluded island off the coast of Lamu, Kenya. 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