The 2nd
largest city in Kenya, Mombasa, an island off the coast of the Indian Ocean, is
the hub of coastal tourism in East Africa. It’s linked to the mainland by
bridges constructed over the 2 creeks that separate it from the continent and
has both a port and international airport to serve the tourists to the region.
Climate-wise, Mombasa boast hot & humid tropical weather and is recognized
for its popular north shore which has non-stop day-night entertainment in the
form of clubs, great nightlife, bars, pubs, restaurants, discos and also
opportunities for water-sports.
Mombasa is home to
both small & large beaches each uniquely suited and varying in appeal for
each traveler. If you are looking for ultimate Mombasa beach holidays, here are beaches to check out:
Diani
Beach:
Located
30kms south of Mombasa, Diani Beach is accessible via road and air from Ukund
Airstrip & the Moi International Airport. The beach sheds the image of a
small haven for any tourist coming here for the first time. Scattered with soft
white sand, swaying palm leaves and glittering ocean as far as the eye can see,
you can’t find such splendor anywhere else in the globe.
There
are so many activities to be enjoyed here at Diani Beach including water
skiing, snorkeling, kayaking, beach games, jet skiing, wildlife safaris, sky
diving, scuba diving, and swimming with dolphins among others.
Shanzu
Beach:
Located
in Mtwapa, Shanzu beach is fifteen kilometers north of Mombasa. It’s the
perfect place for tourists who wish to relish both day & nightlife
adventures due to the several entertainment clubs in Mtwapa. For nature
aficionados, the close by Shimba Hills National Reserve, which is just seventy
kilometers south of Mtwapa, is a perfect place to check out for a glance of the
African elephant, native trees, antelopes, small game and birds.
Other
activities you’d like to enjoy here include a culture trip to Ngomongo village,
scuba diving, snorkeling, glass-bottomed boat trips through the coral reefs and
sailing.
Watamu
Beach/Turtle Bay:
The
picturesque Watamu Beach is located just 28kms from Malindi town. It’s
accessible via the close by Malindi airport where you can connect a flight from
the Jomo Kenyatta airport in Nairobi. It’s strategically placed close to Watamu
national and marine reserve.
Top
activities you can enjoy here include beach walks, swimming, diving, cultural
visits, wildlife safaris, nature walks and many others. As far as accommodation
is concerned, here you can find both high priced and budget hotels including the
Sun palm beach hotel, Jambo Jahazi Bahari house, Twiga Beach Resort and Spa,
Garoda Resort, Mawe Resort, Watamu Beach Hotel, Alawi Boutique Hotel, etc.
Get
in touch with Safaris Online if you want to make the most of your Mombasa Beach holidays.
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