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Trip Planner:   Africa  /  Kenya  /  Coast Province  /  Malindi  /  Watamu Beach

Watamu Beach, Malindi

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Must see · Beach · Nature / Park
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Observe the vibrant marine life or simply unwind amidst the palms and silver sands of Watamu Beach, a set of beaches near a fishing village. With offshore coral formations lying within a marine national park, the beach has some of Kenya's best snorkeling and diving spots, revealing a wide array of multicolored species. Alternatively, you can take a glass-bottomed boat trip to witness the reef. Keep your eye out for sea turtles, and during low tide, explore countless pools with an abundance of creatures. Put Watamu Beach into our Malindi trip itinerary maker app to see other points of interest to visit during your vacation in Malindi.
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  • By V2955VHtimothyk
    The beach itself is quite nice, but the beach boys and their insistence on making you buy something from them truly made this place unbearable. It seems as if the county government and the... 
    The beach itself is quite nice, but the beach boys and their insistence on making you buy something from them truly made this place unbearable. It seems as if the county government and the...  more »
  • By MicheleMrk
    Just book a very clean hotel with a spectacular ocean view, delicious food and friendly staff. I had been already a guest of this hotel. Valentine day already on air 
    Just book a very clean hotel with a spectacular ocean view, delicious food and friendly staff. I had been already a guest of this hotel. Valentine day already on air  more »
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  • By stephen njenga
    Am coming back soon after Easter.
  • By Gilbert Nambasi
    This is a Yacht that is available in Watamu for hire. You can contact +254725995389 for bookings
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