About Malindi.

Standing on a panoramic sweep of the bay where surfing is possible all-year-round, Malindi boasts numerous water-sport centres and 13 superb dive sites. It also offers the Malindi Marine National Park, world-renowned for its coral reef and visits by turtles, whale sharks and dolphins. This is the perfect spot for snorkeling.

Malindi is also celebrated as a big game fishing destination — especially so for its abundance of sailfish, marlin and barracuda.

About Watamu.

Watamu epitomize tropical paradise: picture-perfect beaches, clear ocean waters, and the space to do as much or as little as you please. And there’s no shortage of activities on offer.

The Watamu National Marine Park and Reserve offer kitesurfing, paddleboarding, boogie-boarding, snorkeling, and sailing. It also boasts a glorious coral reef with 1000 species of reef fish and sightings of manta rays, grouper, and barracuda. A world-renowned diving destination, Watamu offers year-round clear water and an impressive selection of world-class dive profiles including cliffs, dropoffs, night dives, and wreck dives. Watamu is also known as the game fishing capital of East Africa, boasting record-breaking marlin, wahoo, and sailfish.

Watamu village is a unique mix of enchanting Swahili culture and modern facilities. There are Italian coffee shops, gelato bars, wine shops, delicatessens, and bakeries. Restaurants range from gourmet to authentic local cuisine, and in the evening there’s a great selection of bars, discos, and clubs.