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Food scene
Located opposite The Kite Nest and within walking distance. Kobe is on the beach, very relaxed & Italian, and has a variety of fresh seafood, salads and pasta.
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Kobe Suite Resort
Located opposite The Kite Nest and within walking distance. Kobe is on the beach, very relaxed & Italian, and has a variety of fresh seafood, salads and pasta.
A 10-minute drive away, Pilipan is on the creek side of the road and overlooks the mangroves. They serve great cocktails and have an assorted menu specialising in Asian fusion food.
Pilipan Restaurant
A 10-minute drive away, Pilipan is on the creek side of the road and overlooks the mangroves. They serve great cocktails and have an assorted menu specialising in Asian fusion food.
One of the very first hotels in Watamu and located 20 minutes drive away. Ocean Sports show live sport on TV, have an active bar, especially at the weekends, serve good fish and chips and great tuna bowls and generally the food is delish. It’s also a lovely place to sit and watch all the beach action.
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Ocean Sports
Turtle Bay RoadOne of the very first hotels in Watamu and located 20 minutes drive away. Ocean Sports show live sport on TV, have an active bar, especially at the weekends, serve good fish and chips and great tuna bowls and generally the food is delish. It’s also a lovely place to sit and watch all the beach action.
The bar where the sun drops right on Mida Creek. Great for sundowners, swimming and simple but yummy food.
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Lichthaus by Temple Point
The bar where the sun drops right on Mida Creek. Great for sundowners, swimming and simple but yummy food.
A great place in Watamu with possibly the best selection of Ice Creams made daily. Not to mention the vast array of pastries and cakes.
Anna e Andrea Italian Ice cream
Beach RoadA great place in Watamu with possibly the best selection of Ice Creams made daily. Not to mention the vast array of pastries and cakes.
The Papa Remo restaurant, offers fish, shellfish, fresh from the day, for an international and Italian cuisine.
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Papa Remos Beach
Jacaranda RoadThe Papa Remo restaurant, offers fish, shellfish, fresh from the day, for an international and Italian cuisine.
Visiwa Beach Resort, situated in Watamu Beach. The pizza is the best thing on the menu.
Visiwa Beach Resort
Jacaranda RoadVisiwa Beach Resort, situated in Watamu Beach. The pizza is the best thing on the menu.
Espresso, cappuccino, croissants etc...you will find lots of delicious Italian snacks.
Amici Miei Cafe Watamu
Espresso, cappuccino, croissants etc...you will find lots of delicious Italian snacks.
Sightseeing
For glass-bottom boat trips into the Marine Park, call Mohammed on +254 721 448201. His boat names are Millenium, and he will also arrange to buy your Park tickets, $17 per person non-resident, 1000/- for residents & 130/- for citizens.
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Parque Nacional Marino de Watamu
For glass-bottom boat trips into the Marine Park, call Mohammed on +254 721 448201. His boat names are Millenium, and he will also arrange to buy your Park tickets, $17 per person non-resident, 1000/- for residents & 130/- for citizens.
Have lunch, dinner or sundowners on a beautiful old Arab dhow, drifting down stunning Mida creek. Enjoy the wonderful birdlife, and if you are lucky, you might see the occasional turtle floating by.
Contact Dave Darnborough for further details on +254 713 462999.
Mida Creek
Have lunch, dinner or sundowners on a beautiful old Arab dhow, drifting down stunning Mida creek. Enjoy the wonderful birdlife, and if you are lucky, you might see the occasional turtle floating by.
Contact Dave Darnborough for further details on +254 713 462999.
For beginners’ courses, kiteboard / paddleboard rental,
Contact: Tribe Watersports on +254 718 533355
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Tribe Watersports
Plot 28 Turtle Bay RoadFor beginners’ courses, kiteboard / paddleboard rental,
Contact: Tribe Watersports on +254 718 533355
There are several yoga classes & other activities at the ‘Treehouse’ Watamu. For further info call +254 712 810055 , www.treehouse.co.ke
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Watamu Treehouse
Turtle Bay RoadThere are several yoga classes & other activities at the ‘Treehouse’ Watamu. For further info call +254 712 810055 , www.treehouse.co.ke
Local Ocean Trust is a private, not for profit organisation committed to the protection of Kenya’s marine environment. They use practical conservation, community involvement and development, education, research and campaigning to promote the sustainable use of Kenya’s marine resources.
Take a tour of the conservation centre where they may have a turtle or two in the rehabilitation centre
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Local Ocean Conservation
Local Ocean Trust is a private, not for profit organisation committed to the protection of Kenya’s marine environment. They use practical conservation, community involvement and development, education, research and campaigning to promote the sustainable use of Kenya’s marine resources.
Take a tour of the conservation centre where they may have a turtle or two in the rehabilitation centre
Medina Palms offers a sociable and relaxing area for your manicures and pedicures. Cool off in our rooftop plunge pool, while sipping on freshly squeezed juice! They offer a selection of massages and other treatments and have a sweet creche for kids.
Medina Palms hotel
Off Turtle Bay RoadMedina Palms offers a sociable and relaxing area for your manicures and pedicures. Cool off in our rooftop plunge pool, while sipping on freshly squeezed juice! They offer a selection of massages and other treatments and have a sweet creche for kids.
A hidden gem in Watamu with a unique setting built right on the lake, serving fresh seafood dishes. The perfect place to enjoy a scrumptious meal right by the lake with beautiful scenery! Book before you go!
Prawn Lake
A hidden gem in Watamu with a unique setting built right on the lake, serving fresh seafood dishes. The perfect place to enjoy a scrumptious meal right by the lake with beautiful scenery! Book before you go!
City/town information
Malindi is a town close to Watamu. In the narrow streets of the centre, you can find a wide range of craft products for souvenirs, shakir's shop is lovely material shopping & Mulla Boutique for other crafts.
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Malindi
Malindi is a town close to Watamu. In the narrow streets of the centre, you can find a wide range of craft products for souvenirs, shakir's shop is lovely material shopping & Mulla Boutique for other crafts.
Watamu is a small coastal town in Kenya, north of Mombasa. It’s known for Watamu Marine National Park and Reserve, which has 3 bays: Watamu, Blue Lagoon and Turtle. Sandy beaches and coral gardens are the defining features. Seabirds and green and hawksbill turtles inhabit
Mida Creek with its sand flats and mangrove forest. Inland Arabuko-Sokoke Forest Reserve is home to elephants, monkeys and rare birdlife.
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Watamu
Watamu is a small coastal town in Kenya, north of Mombasa. It’s known for Watamu Marine National Park and Reserve, which has 3 bays: Watamu, Blue Lagoon and Turtle. Sandy beaches and coral gardens are the defining features. Seabirds and green and hawksbill turtles inhabit
Mida Creek with its sand flats and mangrove forest. Inland Arabuko-Sokoke Forest Reserve is home to elephants, monkeys and rare birdlife.
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Getting around
There are several ‘tuk tuks’ that go up and down the road throughout the day. This is an easy way to travel around Watamu. Willy is a great local “tuk tuk” driver if you want to call and order one beforehand. His number is +254 711 861 386
Alternatively, call Njuguna Taxi Service - 0722895752 or Branson, a taxi driver, on +254 734 616656, and he will happily drive you if you want to go further afield.
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Packing list
Shirt or Blouse. Lightweight button-up shirt/blouse are great whether you're strolling along the white sandy beaches or you're out for nightlife.
Plug Adapter - For Kenya the associated plug type is G.
Hat
Sunglasses
Camera
Kikoys
Swimming costume
Bug repellent
Suncream
Refillable water bottle
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Bio-Ken Snake Farm
This humble-looking place is one of the world's most renowned snake research centres. Bio-Ken specialises in antivenin research and acts as an emergency service for snake bite victims.
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Floating, kayaking & stand-up paddleboarding in the creek
The current takes you all the way from the mangroves, through the creek, to the ocean shore where you’ll end up on short beach. Floating can only be done a few days of the month, around the full moon, and early in the morning when the tide goes out to the sea. Tribewater sports can help you plan all the above.
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Sandbars
Sandbars exist only for a short while at low tides. You can find them on Watamu Beach, in front of Garoda Resort. The times of your visit depend on the tides.
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Short Beach
Short Beach is a lovely small beach that not many people know about – it’s usually empty and when the tide is out, you can walk from Short Beach to Watamu Beach, along the rock formations.
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Mangrove Forst
You can walk through the thin corridors amongst the dense mangrove trees. To know more about how to visit the mangrove forest, get in touch with Watamu Treehouse.