In fact, with an interval of almost six hours, sea level changes with intervals that may extend beyond 12 ft. At low tide you can take long walks on the sea bed and reach normally submerged islands.

At the reception of the Lodge, a table will show you the timing of the two phases so you can plan your excursions.

In front of Lonno Lodge the low tide creates three small beaches, and you can take a pleasant walk under the cliffs until Papa Remo Beach, and the beginning of the long beach of Ocean Breeze with very little tourists and therefore very little  beach boys.

At high tide the beach is always available above to the cliffs and is equipped with the “think place”. Cozy places where relax your mind accompanied by the sound of waves breaking in the coral reefs.

At high tide there a small boat is also available for day trips to reach Mida Creek from the sea, Watamu, or a simple exploration tour in the fantastic Watamu bay where “mapanghi” alternate with blue and turquoise waters.

For more detailed infos on tide’s effect please visit the appropriate Wikipedia page.

This is the reason why we went to the Tsavo East boundary voluntarily leaving the telephoto lens at home.

Gentlemen, this is Savannah.

This was the case for Lonno Lodge’s brass lamps, present in the exteriors and in some rooms, and that was the procedure we followed.

It was not easy to find a craftsman, but it was a pleasure to meet Nazir who from thin sheets of brass, with great care and bending, eventually embossed with a clever job of chasing to create unique objects.

His shop is in the old town of Mombasa.  If you go there to meet him, he will welcome you with a smile.