Manda Island

Manda is an island of the Lamu Archipelago and well known for the towns of Manda and Takwa. Both towns were most likely abandoned due to lack of water.

Manda Island is only accessible by boat or air; thus privacy and seclusion are reinforced on the sandy white beach lined with tropical vegetation.

Manda Toto Island , just off the coast, is noted for its snorkeling opportunities.

The town of Manda was established during the 9th and 10th C through trade relations with the Persian/Arabic Gulf. Excavations have uncovered Chinese ceramics dating from the 9th C onward, Islamic pottery and glass as well as local pottery. Manda was prosoperous until about the 13th C and then finally abandonded in the early 19th C.