The Kenyan Coast
Kenya’s SWAHILI COAST extends for 536 Kms from its Southern border with Tanzania to Somalia in the North. The warm blue waters of the Indian Ocean lick its shores and much of the shoreline is covered by a continuous strip of magnificent white soft sand beach, protected by an unspoilt coral reef that has been compared in equal terms to the Great Barrier Reef of Australia and the Red Sea Coral Reef.
Forests of mangroves to the south are home to an overwhelming amount of birdlife, interspersed with blue lagoons and creeks. History’s turbulent past has been unearthed through ancient ruins which are worth exploring for an eerie glimpse into times gone. Likewise, the striking and colourful mixture of people and cultures make the coast a prime destination to visit.
These attractions coupled with a variety of entertainment and superb accommodation facilities ensure that nature and sun lovers and the young and old can slowly unwind after a hot and dusty safari! We can arrange accommodation in the coast.
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WATAMU
Situated 24 kms south of Malindi, Watamu is a popular tourist resort - the hotels at Watamu look over two beautiful inlets, Turtle Bay and Blue Lagoon, with good sand beaches.
Nearby is the the largest remaining tract of indigenous coastal forest - the Arabuko Sokoke Forest Reserve which contains a high concentration of rare bird and butterfly species. One of Arica’s largest mangrove creeks is Mida Creek - a broad expanse of tidal mudflats surrounded by a belt of mangroves also rich in unique bird life. Bird watching, fishing, mangrove walks, waterskiing, watersporsts and leisure boat trips are activities offered which can be arranged by several groups in Watamu. Another point of interest is Kenya's greatest archaeological heritage, the ruined and very atmospheric city of Gede – the lost city whose population inexplicably vanished in the 17th century.
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