Watamu & Malindi | Kenya Coast
Organised by Africa Safaris Adventure Limited
Escape to the beautiful Kenyan Coast and discover the tropical charm of Watamu, where white-sand beaches, turquoise Indian Ocean waters, coral gardens, mangrove forests and Swahili heritage come together.
Your SGR holiday combines comfortable resort accommodation with plenty of time to relax, while giving you the opportunity to add exciting excursions such as snorkelling, glass-bottom boat trips, Mida Creek, Gede Ruins, Arabuko Sokoke Forest, dolphin encounters, dhow sailing and Malindi sightseeing.
PRICE FROM Ksh. 31,900 PPS 3 DAYS OR Ksh. 48,300 PPS 5 DAYS ( CITIZENS & EAST AFRICANS)
| HOTEL | LOCATION | MEAL PLAN | VALIDITY | 3 DAYS | 5 DAYS |
| TURTLE BAY | WATAMU | ALL INCLUSIVE | 21 JULY-19 DEC | 40,450 | 65,400 |
| MEDINA PALMS | WATAMU | B&B | 1 SEPT-19 DEC | 41,035 | 66,570 |
| KILILI BAHARINI | MALINDI | HALF BOARD | 1 JULY-20 DEC | 47,250 | 79,000 |
| HEMING WAYS | WATAMU | HALF BOARD | 1-31 AUG | 50,290 | 69,965 |
| TEMPLE POINT RESORT | WATAMU | HALF BOARD | JAN-19 DEC. | 51,800 | 88,100 |
| DIAMOND MALINDI | MALINDI | ALL INCLUSIVE | JULY-20 DEC | 47,075 | 73,530 |
| MAWE NZURI RESORT | WATAMU | B&B | AUG-4 SEPT. | 31,900 | 48,300 |
| SILVER PALM SPA&RESORT | KILIFI | HALF BOARD | JAN-21 DEC. | 45,040 | 74,580 |
| KOBE SUITES RESORT | MALINDI | B&B | 1-31ST AGUST | 51,415 | 87,325 |
According to the promotional offer provided:
Morning – SGR Journey
Meet at the designated SGR departure point in Nairobi and board the Madaraka Express for your journey to Mombasa.
Enjoy the scenic journey through Kenya’s countryside before arriving at Mombasa Terminus.
Transfer to Watamu
Upon arrival, meet the Africa Safaris Adventure representative/driver and transfer by road towards Watamu.
The drive gives you an opportunity to experience the changing scenery from Mombasa towards the quieter North Coast.
Afternoon – Resort Check-in
Arrive at your selected Watamu resort and check in.
Depending on your arrival time:
Evening
Dinner and overnight at your selected resort.
Overnight: Watamu
Meals: According to selected meal plan
After breakfast, head out for one of Watamu’s signature experiences: an excursion into the Watamu Marine National Park & Reserve.
The protected marine area is renowned for its coral gardens, clear waters and diverse marine life. It is also associated with Kenya’s famous marine “Big Five”: sea turtles, whale sharks, dolphins, whales and billfish.
Glass-Bottom Boat Ride
Cruise over the reef while observing the underwater world through the glass panels of the boat.
Ideal for families and travellers who want to see marine life without necessarily entering the water.
Snorkelling
For those who wish to get closer to the reef, snorkelling provides an opportunity to observe colourful tropical fish and coral formations.
Watamu’s reefs include shallow areas suitable for beginners as well as more advanced marine environments.
Sandbank Experience
Depending on tides and sea conditions, the boat excursion may include a stop at a beautiful offshore sandbank.
Enjoy:
Marine Wildlife Viewing
Keep an eye out for:
Wildlife sightings are naturally dependent on season, tides and conditions.
Return to the resort for lunch or enjoy lunch according to the excursion arrangement.
Spend the afternoon at leisure.
Choose between:
End the day with a beautiful Watamu sunset.
Dinner & overnight: Watamu
Meals: According to selected meal plan
Enjoy breakfast at the resort.
Depending on your SGR departure time, you may have some free time for:
Check out and transfer to Mombasa Terminus for your return SGR journey to Nairobi.
End of the 3-Day Watamu Escape.
These can be offered as add-ons, allowing travellers to customise their holiday.
Ideal for: Families, couples, first-time visitors and marine-life enthusiasts.
Experience Watamu’s coral reefs from above and below the water.
Typical experience:
Boat ride → reef viewing → snorkelling → sandbank/swimming stop → return.
Watamu’s marine environment is one of the area’s major attractions.
Ideal for: Nature lovers, photographers and birdwatchers.
Experience mangrove forests, tidal channels and coastal birdlife.
Activities may include:
Ideal for: Wildlife enthusiasts, birders, photographers and nature lovers.
Enjoy guided forest walks and discover one of Kenya’s important coastal forest ecosystems.
Ideal for: History and culture lovers.
Combine the ruins with a visit to the surrounding forest and learn about the Swahili civilisation of the Kenyan Coast.
Watamu is an important sea-turtle nesting area, and conservation initiatives in the region work to protect turtles and their nesting habitats.
Where an appropriate conservation visit is available, travellers can learn about:
Important: Wildlife interactions should always be organised through legitimate conservation programmes and conducted according to their guidelines.
Enjoy a traditional coastal sailing experience along the Indian Ocean.
Depending on the operator and conditions, this can be arranged as:
Dhow sailing is recognised among the signature coastal experiences in the Kilifi/Watamu area.
Watamu is also suited to water-based adventure activities, including kitesurfing. Kenya’s tourism board highlights Watamu among the country’s destinations for this activity.
Best for: Travellers seeking an active coastal experience.
Lessons should be conducted through qualified instructors with appropriate safety equipment.
Explore calmer coastal waters or suitable creek areas on a stand-up paddleboard.
This is particularly attractive around mangrove and sheltered-water environments.
A boat excursion can be arranged for marine wildlife viewing.
Possible sightings include dolphins, turtles and other marine species, but wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.
For travellers interested in sport fishing, deep-sea fishing excursions can be arranged from the Watamu/Malindi area.
Depending on the season and conditions, the experience may target offshore game fish.
A visit to the Kipepeo Butterfly Farm near Gede offers an interesting conservation experience where visitors can learn about butterflies and community-based conservation.
Sometimes the best excursion costs nothing.
Enjoy a relaxed evening on the beach with:
Watamu’s long sandy beaches are particularly suitable for leisurely walks.
Add a Swahili cooking experience to introduce travellers to the flavours of the Kenyan Coast.
Depending on the host, guests may learn about:
Kenya Tourism Board specifically highlights Swahili cooking classes as a cultural experience in the Kilifi area.
