Day excursions......Watamu
Snorkeling, sailing, wind surfing and canoeing within the Marine Park are all available from our headquarters at Ocean sports
DHOW CRUISES - LUNCH OR SUNDOWNERS
Large, traditional, wooden Dhows are used to travel around the calm waters of Mida Creek. There are approximately 10km of unspoiled and peaceful mangrove-lined waters, interspersed with white sandy beaches. Mida is the perfect venue for lazy lunches on a deserted beach or for watching the African sun settle in the sky, bringing to a close another day in paradise.
Dolphin Watching Trips
BIRDING AND NATURE WALKSARABUKO-SOKOKE FOREST
Tha Arabuko-Sokoke forest is one of the last remaining stands of virgin coastal rain-forest in Kenya. It contains a number of rare and unique species, including the Sokoke Scops owl and the Golden-rumped Elephant Shrew. There are trained guides available to take you on a nature and/or birding walks where you are bound to see the shrews, and many exotic and colourful butterflies. It is also possible to see Baboons, monkeys, Guinea-fowl and experience the thrill of spotting the tracks of the elusive Sokoke Elephants!
MIDA CREEK
Adjoining the forest, Mida Creek, as a part of the Kenya Marine Reserve, is the perfect sanctuary for large numbers of birds such as Flamingoes, Kingfishers and Herons. A bird hide and suspended walkway, with information boards have been constructed to enable visitors to enjoy this beautiful habitat.DEEP SEA FISHING
Visits to Gede Ruins - Gede was one of
the ancient Arab Towns that dotted the East African coast. It dates from the
late 13th or early 14th century and was finally abandoned in the early 17th
century. At its peak of prosperity Gede had a population of over 2500 people.
These ruins are eerie, and in the late afternoon are hauntingly beautiful.
Kipepeo Butterfly Farm - The
Kipepeo Project is a small community based butterfly farm that exports pupae
to europe and the United States for use in live butterfly exhibits.
Bio-Ken Laboratoy and Snake Farm - This
small biological research station is owned and managed by James and Sanda Ashe
and has been in existence for almost 20 years, during which time they have
gained a first class international reputation. They have a live study
collection of over 200 snakes of some 30 different species.
Deep Sea Fishing - Watamu/ Malindi
areas (outside of the Reserves) are famous for their big game fishing, and
have a good tag and release programs.
Curio, and artifact
shopping in both Watamu and nearby Malindi
For those energetic night owls - Casinos and Night Clubs in Malindi
MALINDI SHOPPING
Enjoy a visit to the ancient town of Malindi, including a trip to the colourful local market where tropical fruits vie with wood and stone carvings and local jewelry. There is also the Indian/Arabic area, where all sorts of beautiful fabrics, beaded sandals etc. are sold. The Italian influence in the area ensures a few worthwhile ice-cream parlours/coffee shops and restaurants for those well earned shopping breaks!