Mombassa on the East Coast of Kenya: The Beaches of Diani, Watamu and MalinidiThe all-year tourist-friendly beaches on the East African Coast in Kenya are perfect for scuba, snorkeling, deep-sea fishing and just relaxing. Combine a beach vacation with your safari for best experince. Kenya’s hot and somewhat humid coastal region along the East Coast of Africa provides relief for bathers on its sandy beaches with amazing coral reefs. This is a paradise for scuba, snorkeling, big game fishing and a large wide of water sports in the warm, clear Indian Ocean. Mombassa - Ideal for a Family Beach VacationMombasa (one hour by air from Nairobi) is Kenya’s oldest and second largest city with a vibrant mixture of cultures, architecture and entertainment. You will be charmed by its winding roads and authentic Arabic architecture. Downtown Mombasa is filled with african art designs and curio shops that sell antiques and Kenyan souvenirs. Spend some time in this humid island-city that is linked to Kenya's east coast by causeways and bridges. The array of good hotels and resorts on the beachfront, situated along the North and South coasts make Mombasa the ideal place for a honeymoon or a family african vacation. What to Shop for in Mombasa market?
Mombassa AccommodationMombasa has accommodation that ranges from luxury resorts to camp sites with everything you can imagine in between. The best beach hotels and resorts are out of town, up and down the coast. Mombasa ActivitiesIndulge in a Wasini Dhow Safari; dance the night away in the many nightclubs situated along the North and South Coasts of the town, with different themes catering to different crowds; and of course take a day trip or short luxury safari. The Beaches and Resorts of the East African coastPopular Diani is always voted the most splendid beach resort , but it is also the most developed, which does not detract from its spectacular setting. Its many hotels and resorts are surrounded by lovely forest. A wide range of world class resorts, centre around Diani Beach. Take your pick for a perfect African beach vacation. For a bit of a break from the beach and marine wildlife routine, visit the unspoiled game reserve at Shimba Hills with its tree house lodge and two camps. It is one of the largest coastal rainforests in East Africa and home of the magnificent Sable antelope. Big Game Fishing at ShimoniTiwi Beach is a small getaway on the south coast, ideal for travelers looking for a truely peaceful break. Further south is the small fishing village of Shimoni, home to a series of deep, very mysterious coastal caves. Shimoni is also an excellent base for big game fishing in the turcouse waters of the Pemba Channel. Watamuand Malindi (fly, drive or take the bus) in the north are protected areas with white beaches and blue lagoons set in lovely forested areas. They offer the visitor a range of world class resorts and hideaways. The fragile natural beauty of the Marine Parks astound scuba-divers and snorkellers, who return over and over again to their favorite world-class dive sites. For the sociable, Kilifi is a pretty town on the banks of the Kilifi Creek, home to an arty/yachtie community who prefer a more sociable rasta type of beach vacation. North of Mombasa, other absolutely exotic African beaches like Nyali, Bamburi, Shanzu, Kikambala and Vipingo are well-worth a visit. When you spend some quality time on an East African Coast beach, you will realise that a journey of discovery through Kenya tourism is so much more than just one thrilling wildlife park after another. To truly appreciate the ancient spirit of Kenya you need to discover the contrasting scenery; the wildlife environments and the various cultures; the beaches and the under-sea life and the contrasting tastes, aromas and sounds that make up the rich tapestry of East African lifestyle. |
