Kenya Coastal Tour adventures bring a different vibe to Kenyan safari experiences. Kenya is among the few East African countries with a coastline. The country borders the Indian Ocean to the east with a coastline covering 490 kilometers. This coastline is a center of Kenya Coastal Tour adventures and it is rich in history and Swahili culture. Several Kenya Coastal towns have a history dating back to the 16th Century.
Kenya Coastal Tour Adventures covers tours to Islands that are part of the Republic of Kenya. Notable tour experiences you can engage in while visiting the Kenya coast include the following.
Watamu North Kenya Coast Tours
Watamu is situated north of Mombasa Kenya’s coastal and second biggest city. It is among the prominent Kenya Coast Tour destinations renowned for its Marine protected area, Watamu Marine National Park. The park is a haven for green turtles and several other Marine wildlife including fish. Watamu has unique coral gardens that harbor many marine wildlife species that pave the way for many sea discovery journeys.
Being by the ocean, Watamu has white sand beaches where you relax on Kenya Coastal Tour adventures to the area. Other main activities you can engage in while here include diving, snorkeling, water skiing, and windsurfing among others.
The famous Mida Creek is also found in Watamu. The Mida Creek is a 32-kilometer tidal water inlet surrounded by mangrove trees, seagrass, and several corals. It forms a natural water harbor that acts as a breeding ground for fish, and a feeding ground for sea turtles. It can be accessed on a dugout canoe and is ideal for birding, marine wildlife exploration. Kenya Coastal Tour adventures to Watamu are a Must and offer remarkable experiences.
Lamu Island adventures
Lamu Island is situated about 241 kilometers off the Kenyan coast Northeast of Mombasa. The island is a major port and historical town of Kenya having been founded in the 12th Century. It is one of Kenya’s best-maintained Swahili cultural towns and was inscribed as a World Heritage Site in 2001.
This island has been inhabited by people from different walks of life. They include the native people of Kenya, Arabs, and Europeans each with a rich culture and heritage. All these cultural influences over the years led to a blend of a unique culture that you can only experience on Kenya Coastal Tour adventures in Lamu.
On a visit to the Island, you can tour the old Lamu Town for an understanding of the historical background of the island. A stroll in the streets takes you back in time and is more enjoyable as you interact with the people. You can visit the white sand beaches, especially in Shela, and relax or engage in beach sports activities. Wind and Kite surfing are other adventurous tour activities you can engage in while here.
Malindi Marine Park Tour Adventures.
Malindi is another incredible destination for Kenya Coastal Tour adventures. It is located north of Mombasa and is believed to be Africa’s oldest Marine protected area. Just like many other Kenya Coastal towns, Malindi has a rich Swahili heritage that is often portrayed in the architecture and people’s ways of life. A Kenya Coastal Tour here also pushes you back in Time providing once-in-a-lifetime historical tour experiences.
Malindi Marine Park is a coral garden with seagrass beds that are home and breeding grounds for fish, sea turtles, and other marine wildlife. The zebrafish is one of the iconic fish species here as well as some shorebird species. These hang around on the coast and prey on the young turtles that fight to make their way to the sea.
Notable tour activities you can engage in here include birding, diving, snorkeling, glass-bottom boat rides, and scenic walks . Experience the historical and marine side of Kenya’s coast by taking on Journeys of Discovery to Malindi.
Diani Beach tours
Diani Beach is a household Kenya Beach destination name. It is located south of Mombasa and renowned for its cool white-sand beaches. Diani Beach covers about 17 kilometers and it is a leading honeymoon destination on the continent. It also acts as a destination wedding area in East Africa where newlyweds immediately start their Kenya Honeymoon safaris.
This beach also has several marine wildlife attractions including sea turtles. It has several coral reefs where you find fish species of different kinds. Here you can enjoy Marine wildlife tours diving with these species and more. It is also one of the few coastal areas with primate-protected areas. The Colobus Conservation Center was set up there to protect Angolan Colobus. It is home to other six primate species on the southern Kenyan coast.
Diani has a historical touch with attractions like the Kongo mosque which was established in the 16th Century. Other unique natural and historical attractions at Diani Beach include caves. Caves are a natural landscape occurrence but often have a cultural and historical significance. The slave caves here were for example used as safe places for slaves before being sold to Zanzibar and other slave markets. The three sister caves were also used for the same during the slave trade era and now are home to flying foxes and bats.
Ensure to add Diani Beach expeditions to your Kenya Coastal Tour adventures.
Kilifi Coast Journeys of Discovery
It is hard to talk about Kenya Coastal Tour adventures without mentioning Kilifi. Kilifi is another historical town along the Kenyan coast. It is located about 56 kilometers north of Mombasa and offers exclusive coastal tour experiences. Kilifi’s strategic location on a creek and estuary makes it naturally enclosed and exclusive.
This coastal town has a vibrant culture of the Mijikenda people who are predominantly of Bantu ethnicity. These were joined by Arabs and Europeans and have been living alongside each other for centuries. Some of the iconic historical attractions at Kilifi include the Mnarani ruins, tombs and mosques dating from the 14th Century.
Kilifi is however pretty outstanding because of the exclusive white sand beaches. It favorably competes with Diani Beach as a leading destination wedding and honeymoon destination on the planet. You can do diving, snorkeling, kitesurfing, and fishing on your visit to Kilifi.
Mombasa City and Beach Tour Adventures.
Mombasa is one of East Africa’s major coastal cities and formerly Kenya’s Capital city. It was founded around 900 AD and has been serving as a trade center and major seaport entry to the mainland of East Africa. This historical background of Mombasa covers all aspects from the people, the trade, and general socio-economic ways of life.
Fort Jesus is one of the most iconic features in Mombasa. It was built by the Portuguese in the late 1500s and it is one of the best-preserved 16th Century military fortifications. It was designated a World Heritage Site by UNESCO and it is among the few historical heritage sites in Kenya.
Mombasa also has white sand beaches where you can relax and enjoy the sea breeze. These however get crowned over the weekends and public holidays and may not be the best for those interested in exclusive experiences.
All these Kenya Coastal tour adventures are ideal for couples, groups of friends, and families. You can have your Kenya coastal tour any time of the year but most enjoyable in the dry season. Other tour experiences on mainland Kenya include safaris to Masai Mara, Hiking adventures to Mount Kenya, and Rwanda birding tour experiences. Contact us for your customized tours featuring some or all of these experiences.
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