Best beaches in Manda Island

3 ranked beaches in Manda Island, Lamu County

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Manda Island

1
Manda Bay Beach
Prime Manda Island resort beach with broad sand, boat access and classic archipelago scenery.
7.0
2
Ras Kitau Beach
Accessible Manda Island beach facing Lamu Channel, useful for quieter stays opposite Lamu town.
7.0
3
Takwa Beach
Beach stop near Takwa ruins, combining sand, boat trips and cultural discovery on Manda Island.
7.0

What makes Manda Island's beaches stand out?

Manda Island sits in Lamu County, Kenya and is home to 3 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Manda Island or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.