The Kenya Coast

Explore pristine beaches and maritime towns on the Kenya Coast

Kenya’s Indian Ocean coast is one of Africa’s prettiest shores. Long stretches of white sand, translucent waters, and coves sheltered by palm trees would be a sufficient reason for most travelers to visit.

Beach holidays that also offer the opportunity to explore the ancient coastal towns, view the historical sites, spend some time shopping, enjoy the marine beauty of these cities, and finish a day with an exotic cocktail in a bar or club?

The key Kenyan coast destinations include Mombasa, Malindi, Watamu, Diani, and Lamu.

Ideal for: Couples / Groups of friends / Families / Seniors

The Marine Parks

Reefs protect a lot of the Kenya Coast from the Indian Ocean. A number of Marine Parks have been established along the coast to protect an abundance of marine life and underwater ecosystems. Inside the reefs, on the reefs, and outside the reefs!

The weather on the Kenya Coast is consistently warm and sunny. If your clients are interested in scuba diving, snorkeling, or underwater photography, Kenya’s Marine Parks are a must-visit.

Scuba Safaris

Scuba safaris in the many renowned dive sites such as Watamu Marine National Park, Mtwapa and Barracuda Reef, and Kisite Mpunguti Marine Reserve are hugely popular experiences on the Kenya coast. Reefs here are home to amazing coral gardens and reef walls full of holes, caves, cracks, and crevices.

Outside of the reef, visitors can see migratory pods of whales, dolphins, flying fish, reef sharks, giant turtles, eels, and manta rays.

Lamu: Swahili culture and dhow trips

Lamu is a fascinating island, the secret pearl of Kenya. Lamu is the oldest Swahili town and the best conserved in East Africa. There are testimonies of its history in every corner of the town: the walls, the stones, the doors speak about it. The doors, carved in wood, are authentic works of art perfectly preserved and the best example of an architecture with centuries of antiquity.

One of the best experiences that the traveler can enjoy in Lamu is a dhow trip: set sail with the salty winds on a creaky dhow. On the way, the traveler can swim and snorkel with bright fish, and eat coconut rice. Never does the Kenyan coast feel more romantic than when seen from a dhow on a trip around the Lamu archipelago, or sailing from Lamu to the coral ruins of once-mighty Takwa on Manda Island. Dhow sailing in Lamu is another way to do tourism.