Lamu Old Town, Fort Jesus in Mombasa, Gede Ruins near Watamu and the Vasco da Gama Pillar in Malindi.
The Kenyan coast has over a thousand years of Swahili trading history. Lamu Old Town is a UNESCO World Heritage Site with no cars, only donkeys and narrow stone lanes. Fort Jesus in Mombasa, built by the Portuguese in the 1590s, is also on the UNESCO list.
Near Watamu, the Gede Ruins are the remains of a Swahili town in the forest, and Malindi has the Vasco da Gama Pillar from 1498.
Kenya鈥檚 best snorkeling right off the beach, sunsets on Mida Creek and ten hotels from boutique to all inclusive.
Our lowest-priced beach break: Malindi鈥檚 marine park, Vasco da Gama鈥檚 pillar and sunset at Marafa, with six hotels on full board or all inclusive.
The easiest beach holiday from Nairobi: SGR to Mombasa, eleven north-coast hotels (many all inclusive) and a half-day at Fort Jesus.
Boutique hotels for couples and whole Swahili houses for families and friends in Lamu and Shela. Prices are for the whole stay, not per person.
Hotel, transport, park fees and activities in one price. No booking fees.