WATAMU
OVERVIEW
Watamu is a charming and tranquil village on the coast of Kenya, with a stunning white-sand beach that stretches for 7 kilometers along the Indian Ocean, surrounded by lush tropical forest and coral reefs. Popular attractions in Watamu include:
- Watamu Marine National Park: This park covers 10 square kilometers of coral gardens and fish life, offering visitors the opportunity to snorkel or dive in the clear water and see hundreds of species of fish, corals, turtles, and more.
- Watamu Turtle Watch: Watamu is known for its conservation projects, such as the Watamu Turtle Watch, which rescues and rehabilitates injured sea turtles and releases them back to the ocean.
- Dolphin Watching: One of the highlights of Watamu is dolphin watching, which is an established eco-tourism activity. Tourists can join a boat trip with Watamu Marine Excursions, who have over 20 years of experience and follow the dolphin watching guidelines. Visitors can see two types of dolphins: Indo-Pacific bottlenose dolphins and Indian Ocean humpback dolphins.
- Whale Watching: Watamu is also famous for whale watching, which is a seasonal activity that takes place between July and October. Once again, Watamu Marine Excursions offers a boat trip for this purpose, including trained guides and spotters. Visitors can see two types of whales: humpback whales and sperm whales.
Included below is a carefully curated list of packages, featuring accommodation at different levels of luxury to suit all budgets. These packages are customisable in a number of ways:
- You may wish to stay longer than listed. The number of days can be increased or decreased on request.
- Special activities unique to Watamu can be added to your itinerary as listed in the Extra Activities section.
ACCOMMODATIONS
Rock and Sea Resort
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Return SGR Tickets
- Return Private Transfers
- Meals as Indicated
EXTRA ACTIVITIES
Customize your Watamu trip by adding the following activities to your itinerary:
- Dolphin-watching boat trips
- Whale-watching boat trips (In season, between July and October)
- Sundowner Dhow Cruise at Mida Creek
- Snorkelling trips on a glass-bottom boat
- Cultural trips to Gede Ruins
- Cultural trips to Malindi town
- Visits to Arabuko Sokoke Forest
- Visits to Watamu Bio-Ken Snake Park
- Beach BBQs
RATES (JAN - MAR)
| Accommodation | Validity | Meal Plan | 3 Days 2 Nights | 4 Days 3 Nights |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TURTLE BAY BEACH RESORT | 1st January - 31st March | All Inclusive | Ksh 40,200 | Ksh 52,800 |
| TEMPLE POINT RESORT | 1st January - 31st March | Half Board | Ksh 45,000 | Ksh 60,000 |
| MEDINA PALMS | 1st January - 31st March | Breakfast | Ksh 49,100 | Ksh 66,200 |
| HEMINGWAYS WATAMU | 1st January - 31st March | Half Board | Ksh 50,100 | Ksh 67,700 |
| ROCK AND SEA RESORT | 1st January - 31st March | Half Board | Ksh 69,000 | Ksh 96,000 |
NOTE
- The rates above are per person sharing.
- Single room supplement is applicable for single travelers.
DISCLAIMER
- We reserve the right to change the rates as advertised.
- If you request changes to the tour, the advertised rates will likely change.
- If an accommodation is fully booked, we will suggest alternative options of similar quality.
- This tour is subject to the Terms & Conditions of Kararan Tours Ltd.