Big Five
Masai Mara
Kenya's most celebrated wildlife reserve, famous for the Great Migration, resident big cats and open golden plains.
Beach · Kenya
Watamu
Watamu is a relaxed coastal town on Kenya's north coast, set around sheltered bays, white sand and coral reefs. The Watamu Marine National Park protects the reefs, which suit snorkelling, diving and glass-bottom boat trips, and sea turtles nest on the beaches.
Inland, the Gede Ruins are the remains of a 13th-century Swahili town set in forest, and Arabuko-Sokoke Forest shelters rare birds and small mammals. Mida Creek is good for birdwatching and mangrove boardwalks.
Watamu is reached by road from Mombasa or by air to nearby Malindi, and is a good beach stay for travellers who want a quieter coast than Diani.
Highlights
- Watamu Marine National Park for snorkelling and diving
- Turtle conservation on the beaches
- Gede Ruins, a medieval Swahili town
- Arabuko-Sokoke Forest and Mida Creek birdlife
- Quiet coral bays
Best time to visit
October to March and June to September are generally the driest and calmest for sea activities. April and May are the wettest months.
Safaris featuring Watamu
We do not have a published safari for Watamu yet. Tell us your plans and we will build one.
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