The document summarizes the Lamu archipelago in Kenya, including Lamu Town which is a UNESCO World Heritage site. It describes the idyllic Majlis luxury boutique hotel located on Manda Island, which offers 25 rooms, 2 pools, restaurants, bars and water sports. Guests can enjoy daily excursions like boat safaris to nearby game reserves or cultural sites on other islands in the archipelago.
2. Lamu is an Indian Ocean destination....
• The Lamu archipelago
is situated on Kenya’s
northern coast
• Lamu is completely
unspoiled and offers
all sorts of water-
sport, sailing and
snorkelling activities
3. ... with an important history and culture
• Lamu Archipelago
Lamu Town is a UNESCO
World Heritage site
Oldest and best preserved
“living” Swahili settlement in
East Africa
There are more historical
sites and monuments than
the whole East Africa
combined
• Several museums to visit
• On Manda island, you can
visit the Takwa ruins
• On Pate Island, you can visit
Siyu Fort and the Shanga
ruins
4. Lamu offers also daily bush safaris
• Beach and “daily” bush
excursions in the unspoiled
Lamu Archipelago
No need of airport transfers
Good option for families
• Boat safari to Tana river delta
1 & ½ hours by boat
Full day excursion
• Game drive to Lake Kenyatta
Access by boat and then by
car
Full or half day excursion
Animals: zebra, topi, hippo,
waterbuck, buffalo, warthog,
elephant and other seasonal
game
5. The Majlis is a luxury boutique hotel...
• Set on idyllic Manda Island in the Lamu archipelago
• Delightful architectural blend of contemporary and traditional
styles
• Superb beachfront location overlooking the Ras Kitau Bay and
Shela Village
• 10 minute boat ride to airport and 5 minutes to Shela Village
6. ...boasting a full house of facilities
• 3 Villas
• 25 air-conditioned rooms
• 2 swimming pools
• 1 panoramic restaurant
• 2 bars
• Water sport equipment
• Massage Banda
• Gym
• Gift Shop
• Conference Facilities
9. All rooms & suites are well appointed
• Air conditioning & ceiling fans
• Mini bar
• Safe deposit box
• Hairdryers and adaptor plugs
• Mosquito nets & bug spray
• Baby sitting service
• Twice daily room service
• Same day laundry service
10. The restaurant serves excellent cuisine...
• Full-board with afternoon tea
• Cuisines
International
Seafood
Italian
Swahili
• Wooden pizza oven
• Pastry and ice-cream chef
• Private dining & room service
• Seats over 80 people
11. ... and features two well-stocked bars
Pool Bar
• Two bars
Terrace bar by the restaurant
Pool bar by the beach
• Wide selection of...
Wines
Spirits
Terrace Bar
Cocktails
Juices
Soft drinks
12. We offer a variety of sport activities...
• Snorkelling
• Water-skiing
• Fishing
• Kayaking
• Laser & dhow sailing
• Windsurfing
• Mountain biking
• Jogging
• Nature walks
13. ... and a host of guided excursions
• Cultural visits to Lamu Town’s
monuments & museums
• Excursions to Manda, Pate &
Kiwayu Islands and Matondoni
Village
• Takwa ruins by dhow or
mountain bike
• Game safari to Lake Kenyatta
• Tana River Delta
• Sunset dhow cruises in the Ras
Kitau bay