3-Day Malindi and Watamu Beach Excursion
Overview
Experience sun, sea, and Swahili culture on this 3-Day Malindi and Watamu Beach Excursion — Kenya’s best-kept coastal secret. From the vibrant streets of Malindi to the pristine white sands of Watamu, this short holiday blends tropical relaxation with marine adventure. Explore the stunning Watamu Marine Park, go snorkeling in crystal-clear waters, and unwind at beachfront resorts surrounded by palm trees and coral reefs. Discover ancient Swahili ruins, sample coastal cuisine, and witness magical sunsets over the Indian Ocean. Whether you're planning a beach extension after a safari or a romantic coastal escape, this 3-day Malindi-Watamu tour promises unforgettable serenity and scenery.
Included/Excluded
- Park fees (For non-residents)
- All activities (Unless labeled as optional)
- All accommodation (Unless listed as upgrade)
- A professional driver/guide
- All transportation (Unless labeled as optional)
- All Taxes/VAT
- Meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- Drinks (As specified in the day-by-day section)
- International flights (From/to home)
- Roundtrip airport transfer
- Additional accommodation before and at the end of the tour
- Tips (Tipping guideline US$10.00 pp per day)
- Personal items (Souvenirs, travel insurance, visa fees, etc.)
- Government imposed increase of taxes and/or park fees
- Some meals (As specified in the day-by-day section)
Tour Plan
Tour Overview
Experience sun, sea, and Swahili culture on this 3-Day Malindi and Watamu Beach Excursion — Kenya’s best-kept coastal secret. From the vibrant streets of Malindi to the pristine white sands of Watamu, this short holiday blends tropical relaxation with marine adventure. Explore the stunning Watamu Marine Park, go snorkeling in crystal-clear waters, and unwind at beachfront resorts surrounded by palm trees and coral reefs. Discover ancient Swahili ruins, sample coastal cuisine, and witness magical sunsets over the Indian Ocean. Whether you're planning a beach extension after a safari or a romantic coastal escape, this 3-day Malindi-Watamu tour promises unforgettable serenity and scenery.
Day 1 Nairobi to Malindi
Report to the Nairobi SGR train station for your train to Mombasa. Guests should arrive at the SGR station by 7:am, as the train departs for Mombasa one hour later. Expect to arrive in Mombasa after a four-hour journey, after which you will be transferred to the hotel in Malindi or Watamu. Upon arrival at the hotel, you can check in, have lunch, relax, and even go swimming if you wish. Later, enjoy dinner and spend the night at the hotel.
Day 2 Malindi and Watamu
After breakfast, you can explore Watamu and enjoy a variety of activities. You can go snorkeling over the coral reefs, try kite surfing, explore the sea with diving or scuba diving, and visit the extraordinary Arabuko Sokoke forest. For lunch, you can head to the Crab Shack in Dabaso and then later on enjoy a sunset dhow cruise at Mida Creek.
Day 3 Malindi to Nairobi
Enjoy breakfast and then proceed to the sandy beaches to capture the last moments in Watamu. Take some final shots on the beach and around the hotel. Afterwards, visit the Watamu Marine Park.
Check out after lunch and arrange transportation to the Mombasa SGR terminus for your train back to Nairobi. A pickup from the Nairobi SGR terminus can be arranged at an extra cost.
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- guests = 1 Price Adult (18+ years) $996.00 / ticket
- guests = 2 Price Adult (18+ years) $721.00 / ticket
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- guests = 1 Price Adult (18+ years) $996.00 / ticket
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- guests = 1 Price Adult (18+ years) $996.00 / ticket
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- guests = 1 Price Adult (18+ years) $996.00 / ticket
- guests = 2 Price Adult (18+ years) $721.00 / ticket
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- guests = 1 Price Adult (18+ years) $996.00 / ticket
- guests = 2 Price Adult (18+ years) $721.00 / ticket
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- guests = 1 Price Adult (18+ years) $996.00 / ticket
- guests = 2 Price Adult (18+ years) $721.00 / ticket
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- guests = 1 Price Adult (18+ years) $996.00 / ticket
- guests = 2 Price Adult (18+ years) $721.00 / ticket
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- guests = 1 Price Adult (18+ years) $996.00 / ticket
- guests = 2 Price Adult (18+ years) $721.00 / ticket
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- guests = 1 Price Adult (18+ years) $996.00 / ticket
- guests = 2 Price Adult (18+ years) $721.00 / ticket
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- guests = 1 Price Adult (18+ years) $996.00 / ticket
- guests = 2 Price Adult (18+ years) $721.00 / ticket



