Kenya’s coastal region
The beautiful white coral beaches, fringed by swaying coconut palms are definitely one of the highlights of Kenya – and after a long safari there’s nothing more soothing than taking a swim in the Indian Oceans warm, turquoise waters.
At low tide the lovely white coral sand beach at Diani becomes more than 100m wide
The south coast and Diani beach in particular, is known for its excellent white sand beaches and here you will find a wide array of upper class hotels.
Along the coast activities such as windsurfing, sailing, kitesurfing, parasailing, kayaking, snorkling and diving are offered in proximity of the big hotels
In the far south, edging the border of Tanzania there is a small fishing town called Shimoni which is the one of the major points for setting out to visit Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park, where you will find world class snorkeling and diving. Also at Malindi-Watamu Marine National Park you will find exquisite snorkling and diving opportunities and there are a number of other attractions on the coast such as Fort Jesus in Mombasa, the Arabuko-Sokoke forest and the Gedi ruins at Malindi, The Lamu archipelago and many more.
A dip in the Indian Oceans warm waters is always a wonderful experience no matter the time of the year as the temperature is relatively constant
The strong tidal fluctuations with almost 4 meter in difference between high and low tide, makes the beach and sea an ever interesting place to discover and enjoy and at low tide it is, in some places, possible to walk all the way to the fringing coral reef about 300-400 meter from the beach. Many hotels have dance troupes performing several times a week and they can arrange nature walks and cultural visits to some of the local villages.
Outriggers sail along the Swahili coast as they have done for Millenia
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Kenya’s coastal region
The beautiful white coral beaches, fringed by swaying coconut palms are definitely one of the highlights of Kenya – and after a long safari there’s nothing more soothing than taking a swim in the Indian Oceans warm, turquoise waters.
At low tide the lovely white coral sand beach at Diani becomes more than 100m wide
The south coast and Diani beach in particular, is known for its excellent white sand beaches and here you will find a wide array of upper class hotels.
Along the coast activities such as windsurfing, sailing, kitesurfing, parasailing, kayaking, snorkling and diving are offered in proximity of the big hotels
In the far south, edging the border of Tanzania there is a small fishing town called Shimoni which is the one of the major points for setting out to visit Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park, where you will find world class snorkeling and diving. Also at Malindi-Watamu Marine National Park you will find exquisite snorkling and diving opportunities and there are a number of other attractions on the coast such as Fort Jesus in Mombasa, the Arabuko-Sokoke forest and the Gedi ruins at Malindi, The Lamu archipelago and many more.
A dip in the Indian Oceans warm waters is always a wonderful experience no matter the time of the year as the temperature is relatively constant
The strong tidal fluctuations with almost 4 meter in difference between high and low tide, makes the beach and sea an ever interesting place to discover and enjoy and at low tide it is, in some places, possible to walk all the way to the fringing coral reef about 300-400 meter from the beach. Many hotels have dance troupes performing several times a week and they can arrange nature walks and cultural visits to some of the local villages.
Outriggers sail along the Swahili coast as they have done for Millenia