Watamu & Malindi Extension
A quieter north-coast alternative: three sheltered bays, a marine national park, the Mida Creek mangroves and the Gede Ruins.
Watamu is what Diani was thirty years ago — three sheltered bays, a protected marine park with coral gardens close to shore, and far fewer people. Malindi next door adds Swahili-Italian history and genuinely excellent food.
The Mida Creek boardwalk at sunset and the thirteenth-century Gede Ruins in the coastal forest are both included.
Trip at a glance
Highlights
- Watamu Marine National Park snorkelling
- Mida Creek mangrove boardwalk at sunset
- Thirteenth-century Gede Ruins in the coastal forest
- Turtle Watch conservation project visit
- Quieter and better value than the south coast
What's included
Included
- Park and reserve entrance fees for all listed parks
- Transport in a 4×4 pop-up-roof safari land cruiser or minivan
- Professional English-speaking driver-guide
- Full-board accommodation (breakfast, lunch, dinner) as per itinerary
- Unlimited bottled drinking water in the vehicle
- All game drives as described
- Government taxes and levies
- Flying-doctor emergency evacuation cover
Not included
- International flights and visa fees
- Travel and medical insurance
- Tips for your driver-guide and lodge staff
- Drinks, laundry and items of a personal nature
- Optional activities (balloon safari, cultural village visits)
- Accommodation before and after the safari
- Any increase in park fees or government taxes
Day-by-day itinerary
Arrive Malindi
Fly or transfer to Malindi, then continue to your Watamu hotel. Afternoon on the beach. Overnight.
Marine park & Mida Creek
Morning snorkelling in Watamu Marine National Park, afternoon at the Mida Creek boardwalk for sunset. Overnight.
Gede Ruins & Malindi
Morning at the Gede Ruins and the Turtle Watch project, afternoon in Malindi town. Overnight.
Departure
Breakfast and transfer to Malindi airport for your onward flight.
Where you'll be
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