Watamu Slow Coast — 6 Days

Overview

Watamu done properly — a full unhurried week on Kenya's most beautiful stretch of coast. Snorkel the marine park, kayak Mida Creek at sunset, watch for nesting turtles, walk the Arabuko-Sokoke forest and take a dhow to the Sudi Island sandbank.

Trip highlights

• ✓ Watamu Marine Park snorkelling
• ✓ Mida Creek kayak & sunset
• ✓ Turtle watch (seasonal)
• ✓ Arabuko-Sokoke forest walk

Day-by-day itinerary

1. Day 1
   Arrive Watamu
   Fly to Malindi and transfer to Watamu, settle into your beach boutique hotel.
2. Day 2
   Marine park
   Snorkelling trip in Watamu Marine National Park, afternoon on the sand.
3. Day 3
   Mida Creek
   Slow morning, afternoon kayak through the mangroves of Mida Creek, sunset over the flats.
4. Day 4
   Forest & ruins
   Morning walk in Arabuko-Sokoke forest, afternoon Gedi Ruins visit.
5. Day 5
   Sudi Island dhow day
   Full-day dhow trip to the Sudi Island sandbank with a seafood lunch, snorkelling en route.
6. Day 6
   Departure
   Last swim, transfer to Malindi airport.

What's included & excluded