Beaches I Creeks in Lamu

Ras Kitau Beach: Sequestered Slice of Peace

Although the beaches along Manda channel on either side are truly great and offer endless chances to enjoy sun, sand and relaxation they are not, strangely enough, a place to get away from it all. On the southern end of Manda Island is Ras Kitau Beach, a sequestered slice of empty beach with a mix of rolling sand dunes. Like its opposite-number beach at Manda Bay and Manda Toto Island in the northern end of Manda Island, Ras Kitau boasts a staggering amount of sand and extensive spread of open ocean views. The few visitors who do make it here are thinned out even further by the wide coastline. Likewise, its omens are its desolation, with few resorts and outlets to rest and refresh, and an air of melancholy about it. Just the same, owning land in Ras Kitau is a nightmare, especially for the poor, as an acre here goes for millions of shillings, which is way above the rates in other parts of the region. Hidden from view, it is a dog’s life for the locals amid plenty for Ras Kitau’s serfs. A big population of the poor here are quarry workers and fishermen, with a just a few working for restaurant and hotel owners. The hotel workers, too, are rather poor. It is accessible from the Majlis, who organize water sports and activities for guests here on a walking trip, or from Shela on a short boating trip.

Kenya is renowned for its stunning coastline along the Indian Ocean, offering a variety of beautiful beaches that cater to different preferences – from bustling resorts to quiet, secluded coves and picture-postcard creeks. Diani Beach, known for its powdery white sands and turquoise waters, is, perhaps, the most popular. Yet, each offers a unique experience, in almost always perfect tropical weather.

Index of Beaches, Creeks and Coves in Kenya

Busia County - Port Florence , Marenga Beach, Homa Bay County - Takawiri Island Beach , Kilifi County - Mtwapa Creek , Kikambala Beach , Takaungu Creek , Vuma Cliffs , Kilifi Creek , Bofa Beach , Mida Creek , Watamu Beach , Turtle Bay, Garoda Beach, Malindi Beach, Mambrui Beach, Kisumu County - Luang'ni Beach, Kwale County - Tiwi Beach , Diani Beach, Gazi Beach , Msambweni Beach , Munje Beach , Lamu County - Kizuke Bay , Lamu Beach, Shela Beach , Kizingoni Beach , The Manda Toto, Kiwayu Beach, Ras Kitau , Migori County - Muhuru Bay , Lake Victoria Sanctuary , Mombasa County - Tudor Creek, Shelly Beach , Nyali Beach, Bamburi Beach, Jomo Kenyatta Public Beach , Shanzu Beach

Lamu County is one of Kenya’s most unique and enchanting regions, known for its rich Swahili culture, pristine beaches, and UNESCO-listed heritage. Located on the northern coast of Kenya, it consists of a group of islands (Lamu, Manda, Pate, and Kiwayu) and a stretch of mainland coastline. Lamu Island in particular is more than just a destination—it’s a living piece of Swahili history and coastal paradise.

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70 Destinations in Lamu County , arranged as one would visit these - west, south, north then west - with aid of narratives, images, strip maps and distance chart:

Delta Dunes Lodge , Lake Moa , Old Town Witu , Witu Forest Reserve , Pangani Swamp, Lake Kiboko , Amu Ranch , Lake Amu, Kipini Conservancy , Lake Kenyatta , Amu Baharini Beach, Kizuke Beach , Lamu (Manda) Port , Red Pepper House , Lamu Island , Matondoni Dau Workshop , Matondoni Ruins , Tusitiri Dhow , Kipungani Ruins , Kizingoni Beach , Old Town Lamu, Lamu World Heritage Sector , Lamu Museum , The Swahili House Museum , German Post Office Museum , Lamu Fort , Lamu Market , Masjid Khoja Ithnasheri , Masjid Riyadha , House of Habib Swaleh , The Mosque College Lamu , Lamu Catholic Church , Tamarind Tree Cafe , Donkey Sanctuary , The Floating Bar , Boat Rides , MaraRaha , Kijani Hotel , Shela Village , Friday Masjid , Forodhani House , Peponi Hotel , Shela Beach , Bahari Restaurant , Fort at Shela , Ras Kitau , Diamond Village , The Maljis , Takwa Ruins , Manda Island , Manda Lodge , Manda Toto , Manda Coral Quarry , Nabahani Ruins , Pate Island , Shanga Ruins , Siyu Fort , Shindamweh, Atu Ruins , Chundwa Ruins , Faza Village , Lamu Monuments , Mangrove Forests , Dodori National Reserve , Kiunga Marine N. Reserve , Kiwayu Island , Ashuwei , Boni Forest National Reserve , Ishakani Ruins , Lamu Festivals

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What’s The Air Like In Lamu?

Lamu County lies along the Equatorial Climate System, enjoying two rainy seasons and temperatures between 24°C and 30°C year round – Hottest in December & April

What’s The Lay Of The Land In C.05?

Lamu is composed of a coastal zone of 65 islands, vast creeks, bays, sand bars and mangrove. Among these, Lamu Island, hosting Lamu Town, is the bussiest. The mainland is flat to undulating.

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