Kenya Beach Safari

The Kenyan coast is lined with pristine white sandy beaches fringing the warm inviting waters of the Indian Ocean. Here the wilderness meets the sea and the ocean itself holds a world of spectacular coral reefs teeming with life and color.
The coast is a place with a long and exotic history, its calm blue waters the traditional passage of the Arabian Spice Trade.
Along the length of the coast, Arab and Portuguese forts, old Towns and the overgrown deserted ruins of Swahili outposts bear witness to this fascinating history. In the winding medieval streets and bustling markets of Lamu and Mombasa old Town, life has continue unhurried and unchanged for more than 400 years.This blend natural beauty and living history creates an exotic paradise unlike anywhere else on earth.

Beaches - Here are some recommended spots: The widest pure white beaches are found on the South Coast with a great range of accommodations. From family resorts to ; fantastic fishing and diving from dhows to swimming with dolphins; coastal caving and forest hikes to fantastic cuisine and wild night life in Mombasa. Enjoy deserted palm-fringed beaches, historic sites and natural attractions surrounding the resort town of Malindi. At Watamu, coastal forest lines uninhabited beaches. This beach area has become a Mecca for those steeped in health and fitness. Here, it is possible to run on deserted beaches, swim in calm ocean channels, jog in the raibeach side campsites forest or try yoga and holistic massage in a beachfront guesthouse. Known for its combination of deserted wilderness beaches and incredible wildlife concentrations, the Tana River Delta’s rolling sand dunes border the river estuaries filled with hippo, crocodile, buffalo and bushbuck.
For a Beach experience, Lamu is a place like no other, a peaceful tropical island where life is lived at its own relaxed rhythm but a place whose history is as mysterious and fascinating as the winding streets of its medieval stone town. The island itself is a beautiful place of rolling sand dunes and endless beaches where tiny villages nestle among coconut and mango plantations and lateen sailed dhows ply the waters. However Lamu’s real attraction is its old town. Lamu began life as a 14th century Swahili settlement. The island has seen many visitors and influences including Portuguese explorers, Turkish traders and the Omani Arabs. All left their mark, but Lamu developed its own particular culture, which has ultimately endured. Lamu’s narrow streets remain unchanged and in the markets and squares around the fort life moves as the same pace as it always has. There are no vehicles on this island and the donkey and dhow remain the dominant form of transport. The people of Lamu are great believers in tradition and custom and this is a strong society built on a respect for the past. For the traveler, Lamu is a hypnotically exotic experience, made even more enjoyable by the relaxed and welcoming attitudes of the locals. To visit Lamu is to enter another world and the visitor finds themselves becoming a part of this world. Life slows down and long days are spent strolling along the water front, exploring the town or relaxing on the beaches. Dhow safaris can take you beyond Lamu into the surrounding archipelago, where isolated villages, ancient ruins and a few luxurious and exclusive resorts lie hidden among the island of Manda, Siyu and Kiwayu. This idyllic island speaks to the heart and soul and a trip to Lamu is a romantic experience that can become a life long affair.

DIVING - World class scuba dive spots are ranked with the Red Sea and Great Barrier Reef as some of the finest international undersea attractions. The shark-free shallow coral gardens are ideal for snorkeling, glass bottom boats for undersea viewing and spectacular outer reef dives for the more experienced. Marine parks such as Watamu, Malindi and Kisiite Mpuguti offer some of the best diving on the African coast. The Moray Reef overhang, Vuma caves and Mida Creek are popular unique spots for divers. Specialist dives include; wreck, night, deep and Nitrox.