Malindi & Watamu Coast

4 Days / 3 Nights 1–10 guests Malindi · Watamu

Overview

About this trip

Duration4 Days / 3 Nights

DestinationsMalindi · Watamu

Best time to visitDecember–March and July–October

Ideal forFamilies, couples and history lovers

Travellers1–10 guests

Tour typeBeach getaway

Malindi and Watamu sit side by side on the north coast, combining protected marine parks, Swahili history and relaxed beach towns with an Italian flavour.

Why go

Watamu Marine National Park and Malindi Marine Park protect coral gardens that are perfect for snorkelling, while the Gede Ruins and the Vasco da Gama Pillar tell the story of the coast's past. Watamu's beaches are quiet and beautiful.

How the trip runs

After arriving, you settle into a beach hotel in Watamu. Over the next days there is a glass-bottom boat and snorkelling trip, a guided visit to the Gede Ruins and a tour of Malindi's old town, with plenty of free time on the beach.

Good to know

Turtle nesting season runs from about November to March. The calmest sea conditions are usually between December and March.

Experiences

Things to do

Glass-bottom boat and snorkellingExplore the coral gardens of the marine park
Gede RuinsA guided walk through a 13th-century Swahili town in the forest
Vasco da Gama PillarThe 1498 navigation landmark on the Malindi headland
Malindi old townSwahili architecture, markets and Italian cafés
Local Ocean Conservation visitLearn about sea turtle rescue in Watamu
Mida CreekMangrove boardwalk and birdwatching at low tide
Arabuko Sokoke Forest (optional)Rare birds, butterflies and elephant shrews
Free beach days in WatamuWhite sand and calm lagoons

Gallery

Images from this trip

Turquoise water and a wooden boat on the Malindi coast

Booking terms

Deposits & cancellations

Deposit, payment and cancellation terms depend on the hotels, camps and airlines booked. They are set out in writing with your quote before you pay.