Watamu

Watamu Beach and Malindi

Watamu Beach and Malindi

Watamu means “home of the sweet people” in Swahili. It is a small town on the Kenyan coast approximately 120kms north of Mombasa – Kenya’s second largest city. It is also 20kms south of Malindi – Vasco de Gama’s first landing point on the coast of East Africa.

Watamu is a beautiful and peaceful village on the Kenya Coast, nestled between pristine beaches and lush tropical forest. Since it was first settled as a remote Swahili outpost at Gedi, this area has remained a haven of peace and tranquility and is still one of the coast's most undeveloped and natural areas.

Known for its unique, relaxed and laid back way of life, Watamu welcomes visitors seeking to chill out, explore and enjoy the wonders that it has to offer. Whether it's a family holiday, a romantic getaway or a wild coastal adventure, you'll never forget the Wonders of Watamu.

Best Time to Visit

We consider July through October to be the best time to visit Watamu, as this is ...

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Activities

  • Local Ocean Trust
  • Tribe Watersports
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Wildlife

Watamu Marine Park was one of the world’s first National Marine Parks, established

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How to get there

The gateway to the North Coast is Mombasa, although some visitors fly directly to

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