.Beach Holidays in Kenya, Mombasa Beach Safaris,Africa Adventure Travel

Beach Holidays in Kenya, Mombasa Beach Safaris,Africa Adventure Travel
A holiday in Kenya is not quite complete without a visit to the coast. Beach holidays in Kenya are quite an attraction and most travelers are drawn to the East African coast by the white sands, the mystical islands and the azure waters of the Indian Ocean with its numerous water sports.

MOMBASA.
Mombasa Beach Hotel

The island if Mombasa is Kenya's second largest metropolis and the main sea gate to East Africa. It is adequately connected to up-country centers by road, rail and an efficient domestic air service.
Mombasa has the harmonious mixture of the ancient and the modern. The old Town is a fascinating place of antiquity, characterized by narrow streets and old-fashioned houses. The 16th century Fort Jesus, a massive fortification built by the Portuguese, is a major attraction. The old Dhow Harbour and the Mombasa Marine Reserve are other places of interest.

A wide variety of social amenities and superb modern accommodation facilities make Mombasa the most popular holiday destination for both local and foreign tourists. It is a paradise for sun and sand lovers Water sports, deep -sea expeditions, out-door activities and indoor entertainments are available in abundance. The South Coast resort area, linked by ferry to Mombasa Island, is very popular on account if its magnificent white sandy beaches.

MALINDI AND WATAMU
Beach Cottages
The most popular spot in Malindi Marine National Park, one of it's kind in Africa The Park lies about 2kms offshore and is reachable by glass- bottomed boats. The park abounds with beautiful and diverse marine life. Other places of interest include the Vasco da Gama Pillar erected in 1498 as a navigational aid and the Malindi crocodile Farm and Snake Park. A short distance north of Malindi at Mamburi is large saltpans, which produce salt for both domestic and export markets. However what draws tourists to this small town more than anything else is the 'holiday air' that blows about the place. The tranquility of the township and the merry atmosphere facilitates complete relaxation.

About 24kms south of Malindi is Watamu Beach holiday resort with its own marine National Park established for the preservation of coral reef resources. The coral reefs here are of exquisite beauty .A short distances from Watamu are the famous Gedi ruins, one of the principal historical monuments on the coast. Near the Gedi ruins is the Kipepo Butterfly Farm where many species of butterfly are collected for export.

The Lamu archipelago is 30 minutes flight from Malindi. Access to Lamu Island is only possible by boat. The town is linked to the mainland and to the three other small islands of Kiwayu, Manda and Kiunga by waterways. Air travelers land at the airstrip on the Manda Island and the proceed by boat to lamu. Lamu is a unique town. It has magnificent old houses and street that are too narrow and winding to accommodate motorized transport. Consequently donkeys are the only mode of transportation!

There is a thriving Swahili culture in Lamu that has defied the passage of time and architecture that resists change. You do not need watch here. Nothing happens in a hurry in Lamu! It is one of the most interesting tourist destinations anywhere.

Mombasa full day excusion
Mombasa Ocean tour - CTS- 200
full day safari blue to Wasini island to hunt for the dolphins and visit kisite marine park. Transfer to the dhow "Nawalikher", meaning Gateway to Heaven. Sail gently down the Mombasa creek while you sip cocktails and your tour leader points out places of interest and recalls anecdotes of the East Africa coast's colorful past. An excellent four course dinner with a choice of seafood or a meat course is the highlight of the evening. Return to the hotel late afternoon for your overnight stay.