Kenya Indian Ocean Beach Coast

The Kenyan coastline stretches for about 300 miles from Lamu in the far north of the country, down to the south of Mombasa. In some areas, the stretch from Malindi down to the south of Mombasa boasts picturesque white sand and palm-fringed beaches. Besides the beaches some of the top attractions include the historical Fort Jesus, built by the Portuguese in the 16th Century, wandering the bazaars and winding alleys of the ‘Old Town’ in search of souvenirs and ancient architecture, and viewing the famous Mombasa Tusks – two enormous sets of tusks over each side of the road leading from the port into the heart of the town and which were built to commemorate the visit of Queen Elizabeth II in 1952.

These slow-moving gentle giants of the ocean can grow up to 12m but the largest whale shark was documented at being nearly 19m – hence their name ‘whale’ meaning they are as large as some whale species. 

September to October and January to February are the best times if you are keen to dive or snorkel with this amazing species, as the seas are clear with great visibility and the first of the migratory whale sharks are arriving.

Where to go on Kenyan beach Holiday

Diani Beach Kenya

The unique white sand that adorns our beautiful beach is blindingly white and ultra-fine, which in low tide can stretch as far as 150 meters. Diani Beach is protected by a shallow lagoon followed by a coral reef that is located about 1km from the low water mark. Aside from protecting the ocean, these islands also provide ideal conditions for swimming, snorkelling, scuba diving, kite surfing, and water sports like windsurfing and kiteboarding.

Lamu Island Kenya

Lamu Archipelago is home to some lavishly luxurious accommodations in fantastic settings making this an ideal area for an add-on vacation post safari or as a stand-alone beach with a different type of holiday. Lamu Old Town is worth exploring, either on your own or as part of a guided tour.

Watamu beach Kenya

Located on Kenya’s coastline, Watamu is a small town with a population of over 200000 people. Watamu is situated around 103 km north of Mombasa and 14 km south of Malindi, Watamu beach’s crystal-clear water makes it an excellent location for snorkelling, and diving and Watamu National Park is home to abundant marine wildlife.