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:
Follow the same programme as the 3-day package.
Overnight: Watamu
After breakfast, embark on your marine excursion.
Boat Safari + Snorkelling + Sandbank
Explore the coral gardens and marine environment of Watamu Marine National Park.
The excursion can include a combination of:
Return to the hotel for lunch and an afternoon at leisure.
Evening: Beach relaxation and sunset.
Overnight: Watamu
This becomes your Nature & Conservation Day.
After breakfast, depart for Mida Creek, one of Watamu’s most fascinating natural attractions.
Mida Creek is a large mangrove-fringed tidal ecosystem with winding waterways, birdlife and marine habitats. The area is particularly important for migratory birds.
Mangrove Boardwalk
Walk through the mangrove ecosystem and learn about:
Bird Watching
Mida Creek is excellent for birding, with numerous shorebirds and waterbirds using the area as a feeding and resting habitat.
Kayaking / Canoeing
Where available and conditions permit, explore the quieter channels of the creek by kayak.
Mida Creek Boat Excursion
A boat trip through the mangrove channels offers a different perspective of Watamu’s coastal ecosystem.
For an especially distinctive experience, some operators offer tide-dependent floating experiences through the mangroves.
Continue to Arabuko Sokoke Forest, one of Kenya’s most important coastal forest ecosystems.
The forest offers nature trails, birdwatching and opportunities to encounter some of the area’s distinctive wildlife. The ecosystem is particularly valuable for bird and biodiversity enthusiasts.
Possible wildlife includes monkeys, small forest mammals and numerous bird species. Sightings are never guaranteed.
Return to Watamu.
Dinner & overnight: Watamu.
After breakfast, visit the historic Gede Ruins.
Gede is an atmospheric archaeological site representing an ancient Swahili settlement dating back centuries. The ruins lie within a forested environment and offer an opportunity to learn about the history, architecture and culture of the Swahili Coast.
Explore:
A guided visit makes the experience much more meaningful because you can learn how the settlement functioned and its place in the history of the East African coast.
Continue to Malindi for an afternoon of coastal sightseeing.
Possible stops include:
Visit one of Malindi’s best-known historical landmarks and enjoy views of the Indian Ocean.
Experience the Swahili character of the town through its streets, architecture, markets and local atmosphere.
Relax along the coastline and enjoy photography.
Browse for:
Return to Watamu in the late afternoon.
Dinner & overnight: Watamu.
Enjoy your final breakfast.
The morning is deliberately kept relaxed.
Depending on your departure time, you can enjoy:
Beach Morning
Take a final walk along Watamu’s white-sand beach.
Swimming
Enjoy the resort swimming pool or designated safe beach areas.
Cycling
Explore the quieter roads and villages around Watamu. Cycling is one of the ways recommended for exploring the coastal area.
Horse Riding
Where arranged through an approved local provider, enjoy a guided horseback experience along the beach.
Check out and transfer to Mombasa Terminus for your SGR journey back to Nairobi.
End of your Watamu Beach 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.
