Kenya Beach Safaris
If you’re a high-adventure traveller who enjoys action-packed water sports like water skiing, wakeboarding, kitesurfing, jet skiing, sailing, windsurfing, and more, you probably picture yourself spending your days relaxing on the beach and enjoying delectable cocktails at sunset. However, you might be surprised to learn that Kenya’s beaches have many secrets, and the Salt Holidays is your go-to guide for an amazing coastal tour of the country’s breathtaking coastline.
Diving and Snorkelling in Kenya
The aquatic life of Kenya will captivate you even if you are an expert scuba diver and snorkeler! You can be sure of an amazing diving and snorkelling trip on the eastern coast of Africa because the nation is home to some of the best coral reefs in the world, teeming with aquatic life. Salt Holidays can set up a diving and snorkelling tour in Kisite Marine Park and Mombasa Marine Park for your trip to South Coast Mombasa. You may view sea turtles, whale sharks, dolphins, and seasonal humpback whales while floating on the surface and looking down to witness tiny critters scuttling through the coral. Kenya, which has the second-longest reef in the world, is home to some of the best dive locations.
The underwater environment around Mombasa is a breathtaking and captivating experience for divers of all skill levels. The reefs’ finned inhabitants include surgeonfish, moorish idol, blue-lined snapper, spadefish, angelfish, lionfish, butterflyfish, and scorpionfish. Manda Toto, Kiniyka, and Kiunga Marine National Reserve are good spots for diving and snorkelling, while Lamu, to the north, is home to one of the country’s unique coral reefs. Malindi Marine Park has a wide variety of corals, such as staghorn, plate, madrepore, brain, boulder, organ, and many more, including the emperor, goatfish, triggerfish, sea urchin, wrasse, grouper, and black-spotted sweetlip.
We strongly suggest Watamu Marine Park for a genuinely amazing encounter with Kenya’s coral reefs. The complex and strange corals and the diverse marine life are revealed as the water recedes from the reef at low tide. The most sophisticated diving site at Watamu, “The Canyon”, where whitetip sharks have been spotted, is one of 20 dive sites that can be reached in 30 minutes by boat.
Deep-sea fishing in Kenya
In search of top-notch fishing for your Kenyan beach vacation? Deep-sea fishing lovers of all skill levels are challenged by the variety of marine titans found in the Indian Ocean off the coast of eastern Kenya. When the bite triggers and you are ready to lift, there is no more heart-pounding, adrenaline-pumping aquatic activity you can think of. The world’s top competition anglers are drawn to the amazing billfish species off the coast of Kenya.
The ILTTA World Championships and other international competitions are actually occasionally hosted at Watamu. The ocean hulks of Watamu, Mombasa, Lamu, and Malindi are home to swordfish, spearfish, dorado, three types of marlin (black, striped, and blue), gigantic trevally, massive yellowfin tuna, sailfish, wahoo, kingfish, and many more. If relaxing by a beautiful creek is your dream fishing experience with Salt Holidays, Kilifi also provides creek fishing for flathead, barracuda, mangrove snapper, queen fish, and other species. Lake Victoria in western Kenya is a great place to go if you like lake fishing.
Kenya safari Coastal Historical tours
The numerous Swahili towns dotting Kenya’s coastline are another hidden gem. Salt Holidays organises your historic tours of the villages and coastal settlements; expect to see markets, artwork, Dukas (small shops), food, and other street-level adventures! The 13th-century island of Mombasa has a rich history influenced by Arabian, African, Asian, and European cultures. One of the most important landmarks during your tour of Mombasa is Fort Jesus, which was constructed by the Portuguese in 1593 near the Old Port; a museum was opened on the site in 1962. With a history dating back to 1498, the Malindi Town tour provides an insight into colonial times on the old town streets, along the shore at the Vasco da Gama Pillar, and in the Malindi Museum.
Coastal safari in Kenyan attractions
We suggest that you visit the Mnarani villages, the Kilifi Boatyard, and the local markets on your trip to Kilifi Town. Of all the East African island safari attractions, the Tour of Lamu is by far the most captivating. The real 14th-century Lamu has evaded the impact of the contemporary world and has been designated a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The smell of mixed spices fills the stone passageways where donkeys plod. With exquisite features in every nook and cranny, the pristine Swahili architecture is just amazing. This includes meticulously made doors, balconies, limestone structures, baraza sitting where wise men and the elderly converse, and much more.
If you’re still looking for more from your beach vacation in Kenya, Kenya Safari tours can also organise tours of one of the country’s most researched archaeological sites, the Gede Ruins near Watamu, and the Mnarani Ruins near Kilifi, which is a 14th-century site that includes a small mosque and the Great Mosque built in 1425. Charming Lamu also offers dhow sailing and two festivals, the Lamu Dhow Racing Festival and the Lamu Donkey Racing Festival. We can also organise trips to two locations near Watamu that showcase Kenya’s coastal inland habitats, including Mida Creek, which has mangroves and sand and mud flats due to its tidal ecosystem.
The forest areas in Shimba Hills Reserve and Arabuko Sokoke Forest Reserve are among the few remaining tropical forests in Africa and are home to several endangered species. Our kenya safari visitors who want to view the slithering snakes of Kenya must take a tour of the Bio-Ken Snake Farm! Your next vacation to Kenya will allow you to explore these and many other hidden treasures along the East African coast! Salt Holidays may plan your beach experience solo or in conjunction with an action-adventure nature safari. We customise your Kenyan safari vacation to surpass all of your expectations, regardless of your preferences!
