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| SPOTLIGHT | | Kenya Unique Combination of Beach and Wild Safari |
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Most Beautiful Beaches |
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Kenya Beach Guide
Kenya has some beautiful beaches. Imagine brilliant blue water lapping against fine white sands, where you can stretch and chill out. Kenya Beaches are lined with protective coral reefs, creating ideal waters for swimming and water sports. For the more adventurous there are diving and big game fishing. From Mombasa in the south, through Malindi and Watumu and north to Lamu, the traders of Arabia, Portugal, China and India have woven a special magic through this unique coastline.
The coast is a place with a long and exotic history, its calm blue waters the traditional passage of the Arabian Spice Trade.
Along the length of this coast, Arab and Portuguese forts, Old Towns and the overgrown, deserted ruins of Swahili outposts bear witness to this fascinating history. In the winding medieval streets and bustling markets of Lamu and Mombasa Old Town, life has continued unhurried and unchanged for more than 400 years.
This blend of natural beauty and living history creates an exotic paradise unlike anywhere else on earth …
Both Malindi and Watamu are popular tourist resorts and have marine reserves and stunning beaches. Lamu Island is an enchanting place and worth a visit. Just north of Lamu is Kiwayu Island which has the reputation of being the beach and watersports retreat of the rich and famous.
Kenyan beaches are not as popular as the Wildlife, but have a look at the numerous adventure activities offered by these beach sites. Beside presenting you with their unspoiled coastal charm and you will know why they are a must visit attractions of Kenya that you have to have in your Kenyan tour itinerary. Some of the major water sports adventures you can try out at the Kenyan beach sites include fishing, water-skiing, snorkeling and diving.
Time spent relaxing on these beaches makes the perfect end to any safari in Kenya. A stay incorporating Kenya 's beaches can be tailor-made to suit your budget and the time you have available. |
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Lamu is a hypnotically exotic experience, made even more enjoyable by the relaxed and welcoming attitudes of the locals. To visit Lamu is to enter another world, and the visitor finds themselves becoming a part of this world. Life slows down, and long days are spent strolling along the waterfront, exploring the town or relaxing on the beaches. |
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Northwest of Malindi is the spectacular Marafa Depression, locally known as Nyari and popularly known as Hell's Kitchen. An extensive series of sandstone gorges and sheer gullies, this unique and otherworldly landscape has become part of local folklore. |
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| North Coast Beaches |
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The offshore reefs are alive with coral, myriad fish, sea turtles and dolphins. Both outer and inner reef walls offer world class diving with spectacular coral gardens and drop offs, and Kenya's best wreck diving on the MV Dania. |
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| South Coast Beaches |
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The offshore reefs are alive with coral, myriad fish, sea turtles and dolphins. Both outer and inner reef walls offer world class diving with spectacular coral gardens and drop offs. At Kisite-Mpunguti, a Marine Reserve has been established around beautiful Wasini Island, an ideal day trip for divers and snorkellers. |
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