Guide to the Kenyan Coast

Kenyan coast is one of the must see places when you travel to Kenya. Besides the sandy beaches and the India Ocean, a visitor will be impressed by the blend of scents, sounds and colors.

Nyali and Bamburi

These are located on the south east coast facing the Indian Ocean. They offer long miles of pale sandy beach which host a variety of private villas, hotels and gardens. These areas are suitable for those who are looking for a beach holiday with the convenience of Mombasa’s urban attractions close by.

Diani Beach

Located on the south coast, Diani Beach has plenty of hotels catering to all tastes from small boutique properties for the shrewd traveler to larger family hotels. When visiting the south coast, visitors get to enjoy water sports such as windsurfing, sailing, skiing ad scuba diving. The beach borders Tiwi Beach, Galu beach, Chale Island, Funzi Island and Kinondo.

Shanzu

This area is around 20 kilometers from Mombasa City. It is a town with superb beaches and a variety of beautiful places to visit. To get here, take the main Mombasa-Malindi highway and cross the Nyali Bridge. Shanzu has a holiday market that hosts lots of small shops and a Bazaar offering a large collection of local crafts sold at very good prices

Haller Park

This is the largest animal sanctuary in Mombasa. A visitor gets to see large tortoises, giraffes, crocodiles, and a variety of bird life, fish and Ngomongo villages a spectacular eco cultural tourist village.  In addition there is a well maintained forest, and a wetland consisting of 3 different lakes. There is a collection of 9 diverse rural Kenya tribal households complete with huts, domestic and wild animals.

Fort Jesus

This is a fort that was built by the Portuguese in 1593. It was built to secure the safety of the Portuguese living in the East Coast of Africa. The site chosen was a coral ridge at the entrance of the harbor. Perhaps no other fort has experienced as much turbulence as the Fort Jesus.

Lamu

Lamu is Kenyas oldest town and has retained its appearance and character over the centuries. The town has narrow streets, no cars and the only means of transport here is donkeys, or by sea and motor powered boats. The area contains wildlife and wide beaches. Every year there is a cultural festival to experience the marvel of the coastal gem.

Malindi

Malindi is a place full of history dating back to the 15^th century, when Portuguese visited the area and made it a prime trading post. Malindi is located at the center of a strip of idyllic tropical beaches giving a visitor a wide range of resort and quiet relaxing hideaways. A historical monument found in Malindi is the Vasco Da Gama pillar which marks the last stop in Africa before Vasco Da Gama sailed across the Indian Ocean to India in 1498

Watamu

An area in the coast that offers white sandy beaches, it hosts a number of well established resorts and many private guest houses.  Watamu also hosts the Watamu Marine National Park that is the ideal spot for divers and snorkelers. The park has over 600 species of fish in just 10 sq kilometers 


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