MALINDI FULL DAY TOUR

DEEP SEA FISHING & CREEK FISHING

Watamu is one of the world's top destinations for Deep Sea Fishing, with the majority of skippers supporting the 'Tag and Release' system, to allow the sport to continue well into the future. 

GEDI RUINS

Not far from Watamu, near the junction with the main Mombasa-Malindi road, lie the Gedi Ruins, a National Museum site and a window into the mysterious past of this stretch of coastline. The town of Gedi was a Swahili settlement established in the 13th century town and inhabited by sailors, traders and settlers from Oman who plied the spice trade between the Middle East and Africa. Unlike other well-known Swahili towns such as Lamu, Mombasa or Zanzibar, however, almost no historical record was made of the town, nor was it marked on maps from that period. The reason for the secrecy surrounding the existence of Gedi is unknown, and the cause of its downfall also remains a great historical mystery.

MIDA CREEK

Stretching inland from the sea into Arabuko Sokoke Forest is one of Watamu’s true hidden treasures: Mida Creek, a broadwater tidal creek surrounded by extensive mangroves and lined with palms.

Mida is a stopover point for many migratory birds and an essential protected area for their survival. This makes it one of the most important and beautiful natural attractions on the Kenyan coast.

Mida is best explored by boat, on a cruise through the creek at sunset for a sundowner drink, as the setting sun turns the waters to gold and flocks of roosting birds fill the sky. Flamingoes are often seen feeding in Mida. The creek is also an incredible kayaking destination, with endless small channels and passages through the mangroves to explore where kingfishers hunt in the shallow waters and fish eagles perch in the overhead trees. You can also take a stand up paddle board (SUP) through the creek or even take a guided float through the waters of the creek in a life-vest, carried by the gentle tidal currents.

BIO-KEN SNAKE FARM

Located just a few minutes' drive from Watamu's hotel resorts, Bio-Ken Snake Farm houses the largest collection of snakes in East Africa and is open to the public. The 35-year-old research centre also offers snake removal and snake bite anti-venom services.

WATER SPORTS

Watamu offers a wide range of Water-related activities.  From Kayaking and fun-boats to scuba diving and snorkelling.  Kite-surfing too has taken off in a big way in Watamu.

THINGS TO SEE

There are plenty of places to go and things to see in Watamu and beyond.  From the facinating Bio-ken Snake Farm and Watamu Turtle Watch's rehabilitation centre, to the Butterfly farm and the historic Gede ruins only a short taxi or tuk-tuk ride away.

PLACES TO EAT

There is a large choice of restaurant, bars in Watamu - the Pilipan offers Asian-fusion, and the Italian influence in Mpango is clear in the thin pizzas.  The Ice creams at Anna and Andreas are something else and everywhere there are opportunities to sample fresh seafood. Visiwa Beach Watamu, Safina Beach Bar & Grill, Caffe Sotto Sopra, Pilipan Restaurant - Watamu Just to mention but a few

OUTDOOR ACTIVITIES

If you have had too much of the water, there are lots of other sports to take part in.  Cycling, Golf, Tennis are only a few of them.

Full Day Malindi Tour 

Depart from your hotel at 0800hrs for a journey to Malindi. Drive through large sisal plantations and via Kilifi Town to Gede ruins- ancient Arab city in the heart of a dense forest. Make short walk in this historical site before driving to Malindi Marine Park. Optional marine tour by a glass bottom boat or a visit to Sabaki river. Later drive to a restaurant for Lunch. After lunch enjoy the general tour of Malindi town which includes a visit to the gold sands and the Vasco-da-Gama pillar. Later drive back to Watamu arriving  in the afternoon.

USD 150 per person

Tribe Waters sports Watamu

Located in Watamu, Kenya, home to some of the most breathtaking beaches where the conditions are perfect for learning and enjoying any watersport. Specialising in Kitesurfing, Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Windsurfing and Kayaking. Tribe Watersports can cater for all your needs whether it be tuition, rental or advice. Pick your desired sport above or contact us to find out more information.

Tribe Watersports is located in Medina Palms on Watamu beach. Kitesurfing in Watamu is some of the worlds best due to a variety of conditions that the bay provides. These include large sand bars perfect for learning or for flat water freestyle and a reef that spans the length of the bay which creates epic surf for the wave riders amongst you.

Stand up paddle boarding in Watamu is also fantastic as the existing conditions allow for beginner progress as well as advanced wave riding. SUP in Watamu is also benefited by the large sheltered inland Mida creek which allows for excursions through the mangrove forest.

Tribe Watersports specialises in kitesurfing and stand up paddle boarding, but also provides tuition/rental in windsurfing, kayaking and body boarding. The team of staff have all been trained to the level of excellence that is required to work as a Tribe Watersports instructor. All staff hold internationally recognised qualifications from governing bodies such as the BKSA, IKO, RYA, BWSF and AWA. We also have a team of guest coaches who are renowned as some of the best athletes in their field in the world, Sam Light (Slingshot Pro Team) and Chris Burke (Wainman Hawaii). Tribe Watersports is also responsible for creating the Watamu Kitesurf Club which aims to promote and assist safe kitesurfing in Watamu.

Scuba Diving In Watamu

The Turtle Bay Dive Centre is located in the grounds of Turtle Bay Beach Club. It is next to the Watamu National Marine Park – one of the world’s best-preserved underwater reserves.
The Park, encompassing Mida Creek and Whale Island, provides exceptional opportunities for both novices and advanced – level scuba divers. There are over 150 species of hard and soft corals, such as brain corals, fan corals and sponges and over 1000 species of fish. Larger species include whale shark, manta rays, barracuda and octopus. Watamu is also an important turtle breeding area – primarily Green and Hawksbill turtles but it is also possible to see Olive Ridley’s, Loggerheads and Leatherback turtles

Deep Sea Fishing In Watamu

Fishing charters are 10 hour full day excursions or 5 hour half days, depending on your preference and normally kick off just after sun rise when conditions are calm and often best for an early catch. Our experienced crews are happy to work with beginners and help them through each step on the fishing learning curve or just sit back and watch a master at work in the chair on a big fish. Children interested in fishing are very welcome too.
All conventional tackle is provided (although those fishing on fly should bring their own kit) along with delicious fresh packed lunches from our kitchen and drinks.

Safari Blue – Sea Excursions

Enjoy your Day trip excursion to one of the finest Kenyan Beach Safari, located north of Mombasa, the small coastal village of Watamu is renowned for the Watamu Marine National Park. The park boasts three sparkling bays, white-sandy beaches and an underwater coral wonderland offering one of the best snorkeling and diving experiences on the East African coast. This charming paradise is surrounded by an abundance of natural beauty fringed by lush tropical rain forests and mangroves.Get close and swim with dolphins which are normally found in the area.Proceed to sudi island and get to meet the locals who live there and take a canoe ride deep into the mangrove forest within the island and see the creatures which co exist there.