Manda Bay Lodge
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Deep sea fishing
Manda offers conventional deep sea fishing on a 33 ft Lochin sportfishing boat. The captain and crew are experienced in fly fishing and jigging as well. the day starts early in order to get out to the deep blue water and reefs where the pelagic fish are commonly found. The most common types of fish caught are Dorado, Wahoo, Kingfish, Sailfish, blue, black and striped marlin,
Yellow fin Tuna and Skipjack tuna. We recommend pre- booking.
The fishing months run from September - April. The best months for billfish are November - February.
Fishing trips can last half day, full day or overnight.
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Boating activities and Watersports Centre
Manda has a collection of small boats with which to explore the islands, try some inshore fishing, visit Lamu or enjoy some watersports. There are water-skis, doughnuts, wake boards as well which can be enjoyed on the high tide in the calm waters of the mangrove creek. Snorkelling is very popular from November - March when the water is clear. The coral reefs are 10 mins away by boat.
These activities are not included in your stay and can be paid for at the end of the stay.
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Non-motorised activities
Manda bay also has a number of non-motorized activities available to guests, which are included in their stay.
These include 4 single Kayaks, one double kayak, 8 paddle boards, 2 windsurfers, a Laser and a Topper sailing dingy.
Whilst they are free to use - should you require instruction then we can provide this at a small cost.
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Weddings & Celebrations
With 22 rooms , Manda can offer the perfect location for a small and intimate celebration.
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Wildlife
Manda has a unspoilt wilderness behind the lodge which can be visited along with the Manda Ruins - an ancient coastal settlement going back to the 9th Century With a resident herd of Cape buffalo and a variety of other mammals, this is a fun and different excursion to enjoy particularly in the evenings.