overview
A 5-day/4-night coastal holiday combining a flight from Nairobi with relaxation and activities around Watamu Beach on Kenya’s Indian Ocean coast. Highlights include beach leisure, snorkeling/diving, Arabuko Sokoke Forest, Mida Creek, and the historic Gede Ruins.
itinerary
Pick-up from Nairobi hotel or airport. Transfer to Wilson Airport. Flight from Wilson Airport to Malindi Airport. Transfer to Watamu hotel and check-in. Relax on the beach. Evening entertainment may include African dancing, acrobatics, quiz nights, snake shows, live music or dancing. Accommodation: Hemingway's Watamu Meals: Lunch & Dinner
Full day exploring and relaxing at Watamu Beach. Opportunities for snorkeling and diving around offshore coral formations. Optional glass-bottom boat trip to view the reef. Look for sea turtles and explore tidal pools during low tide. Accommodation: Hemingway's Watamu Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Visit Arabuko Sokoke Forest. Look for endemic/rare bird species including Sokoke scops owl, Sokoke pipit, Amani sunbird and spotted ground thrush. Possible sightings of waterbuck and common duiker. Explore mangroves and seasonal pools. Continue to Mida Creek, with its mangroves, seagrass and coral habitats. Opportunity to see fish, sea turtles and migratory birds. Water activities such as water-skiing and wakeboarding are mentioned. Accommodation: Hemingway's Watamu Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Visit the historic Gede Ruins after breakfast. Explore the medieval Swahili settlement, including stone houses, mosque, palace and pillar tomb. Return to the resort for lunch and beach relaxation. Accommodation: Hemingway's Watamu Meals: Breakfast, Lunch & Dinner
Enjoy final beach time. Flight back to Nairobi. Transfer to your Nairobi hotel or Jomo Kenyatta International Airport. Meals: Breakfast
includes/excludes
includes
- Return flight between Nairobi and Malindi
- Watamu beach leisure
- Accommodation
- Meals on an all-inclusive basis
- Transfers
excludes
- Tips and gratuities
- Optional activities
- Personal spending

