Lamu Hotels near Shela Beach

You can find out about the history of Shela with a visit to Old Mosque.

If being by the water is a major draw, Manda Beach is a spot you might want to check out, located 3.2 mi (5.1 km) from central Manda Island. If you want to continue walking by the waves, head to Shela Beach located nearby.

If museums are on your list of things to see, you might want to browse the collections at German Post Office Museum in Lamu Old Town. If you want to see more of the museums in Lamu, you can easily walk to Lamu Museum.

If you're planning a bit of sightseeing head to Lamu Fort— just one of the monuments in Lamu Old Town.

You can spend time exploring the galleries in Lamu Museum during your trip to Lamu. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside.

You can find out about the history of Manda Island with a visit to Takwa Ruins.