Watamu coral gardens and turtle bay

Watamu

Coral gardens, Mida Creek and quiet white beaches.

Watamu is a small beach village between the Indian Ocean and Arabuko Sokoke forest. The marine park, Mida Creek mangroves and the Gedi Ruins are all within twenty minutes of each other.

Best time to visit

October to April for snorkelling; creek sunsets all year.

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