4-Day Watamu Marine & Culture Getaway
4 Days / 3 Nights4.7 (71 reviews)Max 10 guestsBest: October – April
Overview
Quieter and wilder than the south coast, Watamu blends a protected marine park with deep Swahili history. Snorkel over some of East Africa's healthiest coral, visit nesting sea turtles with local conservationists, drift through mangrove channels at sunset, and explore the haunting 13th-century ruins of Gede, swallowed whole by forest. A coast trip for the curious.
Highlights
- Watamu Marine Park snorkelling
- Sea turtle conservation experience
- Gede Ruins guided tour
- Sunset kayaking on Mida Creek
- Boutique beachfront accommodation
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Day-by-Day Itinerary
1Fly to Malindi — Watamu Beach
Morning flight to Malindi and transfer to your boutique hotel on Watamu beach. Free afternoon on Turtle Bay's white sand.
2Marine Park & Turtles
Morning glass-bottom boat and snorkelling trip in Watamu Marine Park, then an afternoon visit to the local turtle conservation project.
3Gede Ruins & Mida Creek
Guided morning tour of the mysterious Gede Ruins and Arabuko-Sokoke forest edge, then a magical sunset kayak through the mangroves of Mida Creek.
4Beach Morning — Fly to Nairobi
A last swim and seafood lunch before your afternoon flight back to Nairobi.
What's Included
- Return flights Nairobi–Malindi
- 3 nights' boutique hotel (bed & breakfast)
- Marine park snorkelling trip with fees
- Gede Ruins and Mida Creek excursions
- All local transfers
Not Included
- Lunches and dinners
- Drinks
- Deep-sea fishing (optional)
- Tips
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