Welcome to the wonderful wide world of Heritage Hotels, the most popular, hospitable and endlessly entertaining host in the original land of safari. Whether you're looking for an exciting family holiday by the sea, a luxurious wildlife safari in time-honoured style under canvas, an educational Eco-adventure with your children, or a soul-stirring journey in mankind's earliest footsteps, Heritage Hotels can give you any aspect of Africa your heart desires at a price that won't break it!

14 luxurious grass and thatch chalets
Giant king-size beds and palm furniture
Private luxurious ocean-facing verandahs
Bathrooms with showers and flush toilets.

Facilities

Beach-facing terrace with hanging moon-beds
Classic cuisine in an ocean-facing dining room
Seawater pool with all-day bar service
Personal room stewards always on call
Efficient generator power supply
Marine radio links to phone and e-mail
Boutique selling all beach essentials.

Activities

Snorkelling and diving on local coral reefs*
Swimming with dolphins (if you're lucky!)
Creek and ocean sailing on our Arab dhow
Kayaking and windsurfing in the channels
Deep sea fishing on big game fishing boat
Visits to 14th century mosques and museum
Trips around traditional village industries
Turtle-nest visits with our Turtle Officer.

1 restaurant and bar, swimming pool. Non-motorised watersports.

Lamu Island, 45 minutes boat journey from Manda Island.