Explore the Kenyan Coast

Hosted by

Zainab

13 Oct 24 → 23 Oct 24

Guided trip

11 days

6 stops

7 - 10 Mates

Kenya

What's special?

Food, Culture, Beach

A trip to the Kenyan coast offers a rich blend of natural beauty, cultural experiences, and outdoor adventures. Here's an overview of what you might expect: 1. Key Destinations Mombasa: Kenya's second-largest city and a historical trading port. Attractions include the old town, Fort Jesus (a UNESCO World Heritage site), and beautiful beaches like Nyali and Diani. Diani Beach: Known for its white sandy beaches, coral reefs, and clear turquoise waters. It's a popular spot for water sports like snorkeling, diving, kite surfing, and more. Malindi: Another coastal town famous for its historical sites like the Vasco da Gama Pillar, the Gede Ruins, and the stunning Malindi Marine National Park. Watamu: A small coastal town known for its pristine beaches, the Watamu Marine National Park, and the Mida Creek, a haven for birdwatchers. Kilifi: Kilifi is a town on the coast of Kenya, north of Mombasa. It's near Kilifi Creek, along an estuary of the Goshi River. The town is known for Indian Ocean beaches, including Bofa Beach, dotted with resorts.

Jambo 👋 Hello! I’m Zainab, and I’m thrilled to share my love for Kenyan Coast line with you. As a Mombasa native with 13 years of experience as a tour and travel planner, I’ve had the pleasure of planning trips for countless visitors through the rich history, vibrant culture, and hidden gems of this beautiful place. My trip will explore the Kenyan coast lines 13 Oct 24 - Arrival into Diani to stay for 3 nights 16 Oct 24 - From Diani we will go to Mombasa to stay for 3 nights 19 Oct 24 - From Mombasa we will to go Kilifi to stay for 1 night 20 Oct 24 - From Kilifi we will go to Watamu to stay for 1 night 21 Oct 24 - From Watamu we will go to Malindi to stay for 2 nights 23 Oct 24 - From Malindi – we will depart for home. Join me for a journey that’s not just about seeing the sights, but about experiencing the heart and soul of Kenyan Coastal line. I can’t wait to meet you and help you create unforgettable memories! Karibu Zainab

All accommodation will be in hotels with private washrooms. Diani on full board basis, Mombasa on bed and breakfast basis, Kilifi on half board basis, Watamu on half board basis and Malindi on bed and breakfast basis. Decent, safe and clean hotels Diani Reef Beach Resort Best Western Plus Creek Hotel Boabab Sea Lodge Lily Palm Resort Vila Mela Hotel

What's included?

Transport in the local Tuktuks

Hotel accommodation

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Diani Beach

Day 1-4

13 Oct 24 - Arrival in to Diani Airport. Meet me at the airport and transfer to Diani Reef Beach Resort. Stay for 3 nights on full board basis. Day at leisure. Relax at the beach. Have dinner. Overnight at Diani Reef Beach Resort - Full board 14 Oct: 24 - Diani After breakfast, depart for a Dhow Safari with seafood lunch, swimming, snorkelling and Dolphin watching. Return to the hotel in evening. Have dinner. Overnight at Diani Reef Beach Resort - Full board 15 Oct 24 - Diani After breakfast, visit the colobus monkey conservation, visit the Stilts Backpackers to feed the Bush Babies. Head back to the hotel for lunch. (entrances not included.) Later in evening, head to Kongo River Estuary for a sundowner at The Estuary Beah Lounge. (Drinks not included) Return to the hotel for Dinner. Overnight at Diani Reef Beach Resort - Full board 16 Oct 24: Diani - Mombasa After breakfast, check out of the hotel and transfer to Mombasa in the local Tuktuks.

Mombasa

Day 4-7

16 Oct 24: Diani - Mombasa After breakfast, check out of the hotel and transfer to Mombasa in the local Tuktuks. Arrive Mombasa, check in at Best Western Plus Creekside Hotel for 3 nights on bed and breakfast basis. Explore places for lunch (not included) Visit the public beach in the afternoon - Bamburi Beach. Spend time on the beach. Explore places for dinner. Return back to the hotel at night Overnight at Best Western Plus Creekside Hotel - BB 17 Oct 24: Mombasa After breakfast, depart to visit Haller Park. (entrance not included). Explore Nyali area. Have lunch in Nyali (Lunch not included) Visit Nyali Public Beach. Spend time on the beach. Explore places for lunch and dinner. Return back to the hotel at night Overnight at Best Western Plus Creekside Hotel - BB 18 Oct 24: Mombasa After breakfast, depart for a full day visit to Mombasa town with visits to Fort Jesus, Old Town, Mombasa Vegetable Market. Explore places for lunch. Continue to Mama Ngina Waterfront area. Explore places for dinner. Return to the hotel at night. Overnight at Best Western Plus Creekside Hotel - BB 19 Oct 24: Mombasa - Kilifi After breakfast, check out and depart to Kilifi.

Kilifi

Day 7-8

19 Oct 24: Mombasa - Kilifi After breakfast, check out and depart to Kilifi. Arrive at the hotel and check in for 1 night on half board basis. Visit Mnarani ruins, Bofa beach, Kuruwitu Conservancy. Explore places for lunch. Return to the hotel at night for Dinner. Overnight at Boabab Sea Lodge - HB 20 Oct: Kilifi - Watamu After breakfast, check out and depart to Watamu.

Watamu

Day 8-9

20 Oct: Kilifi - Watamu After breakfast, check out and depart to Watamu. Explore Mida Creek while on our way to Watamu. Lunch and Canoe ride at Crab Shark Dabaso (lunch, entrance and Canoe ride not included) Arrive at Lily Palm Resort to check in for 1 night on half board basis. Later depart to explore Gede Ruins. If time permits, chill and swim at Watamu Beach. Return to the hotel for dinner at night. Over night at Lily Palm Hotel - HB 21 Oct 24: Watamu - Malindi After breakfast, check out and depart to Malindi in the local Tuktuks.

Malindi

Day 9-11

21 Oct 24: Watamu - Malindi After breakfast, check out and depart to Malindi in the local Tuktuks. Arrive in Malindi, check in Villa Mela Hotel for 2 nights on bed and breakfast basis. later visit and explore the Hell's Kitchen. (entrance not included) Later visit the Falconry of Kenya (entrance not included) explore places for lunch in Malindi town. Visit Malindi Marine park to chill out in the afternoon. Return to the hotel in evening. Explore places for dinner Overnight at Villa Mela Hotel - BB 22 Oct 24: Malindi After breakfast, depart to explore Vasco da Gama pillar, The Bio-Ken Snake Farm, Ndoro Sculpture Garden Explore places for lunch. Visit Takwa Ruins, Portuguese chapel, Kipepeo Market explore places for dinner. Overnight at Vila Mela Hotel - BB 23 Oct 24: Malindi - Depart After breakfast, check out and transfer to Malindi Airport for your flight to Nairobi/Home.

Malindi

Day 11

23 Oct 24: Malindi - Depart After breakfast, check out and transfer to Malindi Airport for your flight to Nairobi/Home. Your departure flight can be from Malindi to Nairobi JKIA. Arrive JKIA to connect to your international flight.