Explore Mombasa – Watumu

5 Days 4 Nights

Overview

A Mombasa – Watamu safari trip is a wonderful mix of coastal charm and inland adventure, giving you both wildlife encounters and time to enjoy Kenya’s Indian Ocean beaches.

This trip balances wildlife adventure and coastal serenity. It’s perfect for travelers who want both safari thrills and a tranquil beach escape.

Highlights

Beach Relaxation
Snorkeling and diving
Dolphin watching and dhow sailing
Local markets and coastal cuisine rich in seafood and spices

Day 1 :

Arrival in Mombasa

On arrival at the airport, our representative will pick you up from the airport. Check in at the hotel and rest for the night.

Overnight: 3* or similar
4* or similar

Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast

Day 2 :

Transfer to Watamu

Gedi Ruins. A step back into a lost Swahili city. Located in the depths of the Arabuko Sokoke Forest, Gedi is the haunting ruins of a 13th-century town complete with stone houses, a palace, a mosque, and tombs, all swallowed by jungle. A local guide is essential to bring the history to life, explaining the sophisticated trade-based society that mysteriously abandoned the site. The atmosphere is cool, shaded, and slightly eerie, fascinating for history lovers and a good complement to the beach-and-ocean routine.

Overnight: 3* or similar
4* or similar

Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast

Day 3 :

Marine Park + Kayaking

Watamu Marine Park & Turtle Watch. Considered the best snorkeling spot on the North Coast. The marine park has several pristine coral reefs close to shore. A boat takes you to spots like Blue Lagoon or Turtle areas, where you're almost guaranteed to snorkel alongside graceful green sea turtles as they feed on seagrass. The coral health is better protected here than in Malindi. The trip often includes a visit to a starfish sandbank. It's a must-do for marine life enthusiasts and is suitable for all snorkeling levels.

Mida Creek Kayaking & Birdwatching. A peaceful, magical escape from the ocean. Mida Creek is a vast, calm tidal inlet fringed by mangroves. You paddle silent kayaks through narrow mangrove channels at high tide, with your guide pointing out birdlife like kingfishers, herons, and ospreys. You may visit a crab sanctuary or the Mida Creek Boardwalk, a 260m walkway through the mangrove canopy leading to a bird hide. It's serene, educational, and showcases the delicate coastal ecosystem beyond the beach.

Overnight: 3* or similar
4* or similar

Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast

Day 4 :

Transfer to Mombasa + Day at Leisure

Spend the day exploring and relaxing along the Diani beach.

Overnight: 3* or similar
4* or similar

Meal Plan: Bed and Breakfast

Day 5 :

Departure

After breakfast at the hotel, the guide will transport you to the airport for your departure flight.

Includes

Return Air Tickets in Economy
Return transfers
4 night’s accommodation
Daily breakfast
Mombasa City Tour
Diani beach
Evening Dhow Cruise

Excludes

Flight upgrades/excess luggage/ changes
Tips and or gratuities
Expenses of personal nature
Meals not included in accommodation
Activities not mentioned

The journey times indicated in this itinerary are estimates and may vary due to traffic and road conditions.
Accommodation options listed are subject to availability at the time of booking; in case of unavailability, comparable alternatives will be provided.
Rates are subject to change without prior notice due to factors beyond our control.
Any adjustments will be communicated and reflected in your final proforma invoice.