Joe Wahome shares his candid moments at Manda Bay, a barefoot heaven with a myriad of water-sports to engage in. From chasing sunsets to taking up a mini safari, Manda Bay is a true gem in Lamu.
The Cabanas at Kizingoni Beach in Lamu: this is the kind of secluded paradise that ignites the romance without much effort, and as long as you’re with a partner, you’re instantly put under a spell, writes Wendy Watta.
Lamu has it all: stunning seafront hotels, untouched beaches, palm trees, traditional dhows, friendly people, exotic birds and more. We revisit this Kenyan favourite through the iconic Peponi Hotel.
We suggest some of our favourite properties in Lamu to consider on your next trip to the island.
While staying at Subira House in Lamu Old Town, Wendy Watta delves into traditional Swahili architecture and, faced with a slowly evolving island, muses that some places should perhaps be left untouched.
Kenya is endowed with a beautiful collection of islands that are worth exploring. From beautiful coastal islands to exotic lake islands in the North and West, a trip to these heavenly slices will leave you satisfied and awed.
Anthony Wanjiru Kuria rounds up five activities perfect for thrill-seeking couples this season of love. 1. MAGICAL DHOW CRUISE IN LAMU Lamu has a lot to offer: tropical climate, excellent accommodation, unspoilt beaches, car-free streets, fresh seafood, intriguing culture and the warmest
DESERT ROSE, TURKANA This top-end lodge on Mt Nyiru consists of five cottages of varying sizes, and boasts exceptional views of northern Kenya. Cool off in the pool and retire for the evening to a cosy sitting room with logfire.
SABUK LODGE, LAIKIPIA Sabuk sits perched on a cliff overlooking the Ewaso Nyiro river valley below, cascading beneath the lodge all year round. Perfect for families, Sabuk offers six unique open fronted cottages and a private cottage with a plunge
ARIJIJU, LAIKIPIA Photos: Dook This beautiful private home is partly sculpted into the rock-bed and its subtle entrance opens into a fragrant, greened space with generous Swahili curves and an air of monastic calm. Stone walls create vaulted walkways that lure you