Malindi/Watamu

Malindi and Watamu Beaches, Kenya

The small town of Malindi is at the centre of a strip of idyllic tropical beaches offering the visitor a range of world class resorts and quiet relaxing hideaways. Further south, the sleepy village of Watamu is fronted by wide white beaches. This tranquil haven is home to several well established resorts, and many private guesthouses scattered through the forest along the deserted shore. Malindi is also famous for deep-sea fishing as well as snorkeling and scuba diving at the Marina Marine Park. The park is a protected area that is home to two main coral reefs and colorful tropical fish. Glass-bottomed boat tours are also available for less adventurous travelers.
At Watamu a Marine National Park has been established, an ideal day trip for divers and snorkelers alike. Northwest of Malindi is the spectacular Marafa Depression, locally known as Nyari and popularly known as Hell's Kitchen. An extensive series of sandstone gorges and sheer gullies, this unique and otherworldly landscape has become part of local folklore.

Walk through the Arabuko Sokoke Forest in the Malindi - Watamu neighborhood and explore the mangroves by boat, dive on the reef or try your hand at big game fishing. At the North coast you have all these choices and more, with the space and freedom to relax, unwind, and soak up the atmosphere.