Coral gardens and turtle beaches · Kilifi County, north coast
Watamu is a small, relaxed beach town north of Mombasa with one of Kenya’s best marine national parks right off the sand. Sea turtles nest on the beaches and the coral gardens are a short boat ride away.
Behind the town is Mida Creek, a mangrove-lined tidal creek with a canopy walkway and great sunsets, and the Gede Ruins, a 12th-century Swahili town hidden in the forest.
Fly to Malindi airport (about 20 minutes away), or take the SGR to Mombasa and drive about 2 hours north.
December–March is hot and calm in the mornings; July–October is cooler and dry.
Kenya’s best snorkeling right off the beach, sunsets on Mida Creek and ten hotels from boutique to all inclusive.
Glass-bottom boat and snorkeling trips in Watamu Marine National Park.
Sunset dhow on Mida Creek.
Walk the Gede Ruins in the Arabuko-Sokoke forest.
Waders and migrant birds on Mida Creek.
Kitesurfing on the lagoon from December to March.
Hotel, transport, park fees and activities in one price. No booking fees.