Discover the laid-back beauty of Kenya’s North Coast with our 5 Days Watamu Beach Holiday, a 5-day, 4-night escape combining beautiful beaches, warm Indian Ocean waters, marine adventures and plenty of time to relax.
Watamu is the kind of place where you can spend one day doing absolutely nothing beside the ocean and the next snorkeling among colourful marine life. Add the peaceful mangroves of Mida Creek, beautiful coastal sunsets and Watamu’s easy-going atmosphere, and you have all the ingredients for a memorable beach holiday.
This package is ideal for couples, families, groups of friends and solo travellers looking for more than just a hotel stay. Choose your preferred accommodation, travel by flight or SGR, and customize the experience to suit your holiday style.
Your Watamu holiday begins with your journey from Nairobi to the Kenyan Coast. For a faster journey, fly from Nairobi to Malindi Airport, where you'll be met for the road transfer toWatamu. Alternatively, travel aboard the SGR from Nairobi to Mombasa, followed by a road transfer north to Watamu.
Upon arrival, check into your selected beach hotel or resort. Take your time settling in, explore the resort and head down to the beach for your first taste of Watamu. Swim in the Indian Ocean, relax beside the pool or simply find somewhere comfortable and enjoy the tropical surroundings.
In the evening, enjoy dinner at your hotel and settle in for your first night at the Coast.
Overnight:Watamu
Meals: According to selected hotel meal plan
Wake up to your first full morning in Watamu and enjoy breakfast at your hotel..Spend the morning swimming, walking along the beach or relaxing beside the pool. If you're travelling with children, enjoy the resort's available family facilities and beach activities. Couples can use the day for uninterrupted relaxation, while groups of friends can add optional water sports if they're looking for more action.
Overnight:Watamu
Meals: According to selected hotel meal plan
After breakfast, it's time to discover what lies beneath Watamu's beautiful Indian Ocean waters. Head out for a marine adventure in Watamu Marine National Park, known for its coral gardens, reef-protected lagoons and diverse marine life.
Glass-Bottom Boat Experience
Board a glass-bottom boat and cruise across the tropical waters.Look through the viewing section of the boat for glimpses of the underwater world while enjoying views of Watamu's coastline.
Snorkeling Experience
When conditions allow, put on your snorkeling gear and get into the water. Explore the marine environment and look out for colourful tropical fish and coral beneath the surface.
After your ocean experience, return to your hotel.
Overnight:Watamu
Meals: According to selected hotel meal plan
After breakfast, enjoy a slow morning. This is your final full day in Watamu, so don't rush it. Spend the morning at the beach or pool, take a long walk along the shore or enjoy an optional spa treatment.
Optional Gede Ruins Experience
If you'd like to add some history and culture to your holiday, visit the Gede Ruins, one of the best-known historical sites near Watamu. Walk through the remains of an old Swahili settlement and discover a completely different side of the North Coast before returning towards Watamu.
Mida Creek Sunset Experience
Later in the afternoon, head to beautiful Mida Creek. Surrounded by mangroves and rich birdlife, the creek offers a peaceful contrast to Watamu's open beaches. Depending on your selected experience, take a traditional dhow or canoe through the creek and enjoy the calm surroundings as the afternoon begins to fade.
Then comes the best part – sunset. Sit back and watch the colours change over the mangroves before returning to your hotel.
Enjoy dinner and your final evening in Watamu.
Overnight:Watamu
Meals: According to selected hotel meal plan
Wake up to your final coastal morning and enjoy breakfast. Depending on your departure time, there may still be time for one last swim, another walk along the beach or a relaxed morning beside the pool. Check out and meet your driver for the transfer to your departure point. Guests travelling by air will transfer to Malindi Airport, while guests using the SGR will travel south to Mombasa SGR Terminus.
Board your flight or train back to Nairobi and bring your five-day Watamu escape to an end.
