Top Things to do in Watamu
5 Day Trips from in Watamu That You Shouldn't Miss
The delightful village of Watamu is an eco-tourist’s dream, lined with sandy white beaches and hotels dedicated to sustainable tourism. Watamu is a quick snorkel away from the Malindi Marine Reserve Park, and Turtle Beach is the ideal spot for a swim and a tanning session. The village proper features quaint Kenyan shopping stalls called dukas, where you can stock up with supplies. Make sure to visit the Gede Ruins, a mysterious and heavily overgrown 12th century Swahili village, and the beautifully fluttery Kipepeo Butterfly Project.
Restaurants in Watamu
1. Che shale / Marafa Hell's Kitchen
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 3 reviews
Enjoy your lunch while you admire the views of 40 km of pristine sand dunes, making this area the most unique landscape of the coast. After lunch, you will go along the sand dunes and you will have the opportunity to do a photo session in an incredible setting. The site is in the city of Marafa, a small village unpretentious with showy baobab. The Depression Marafa, also known as Hell's Kitchen, is a strange throat sandstone.The colors in layers of sandstone reveal white, pink, orange and deep crimisi, making the throat especially impressive at sunset, when you highlight the tones of ribbed sandstone gorges and reflecting the colors of the sun at sunset. it is as if the rocks had caught fire! Enjoy nature walk in the evening and later, you can watch the baboons and hyenas of the place before you a magical sunset.
Inclusions: Lunch, Bottled water, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes
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Reviewed By Marco M
Me and my girlfriend were looking for a safari in Kenya and a friend gave us Benzi's contact. He has been friendly, kind and caring since the first call we had. He customized several proposals for us as he understood that we wanted to experience the beauty of nature and the spotting of wildlife without spending exaggerate amount of money. Our safari has been AWESOME!! He and his great driver Paolo picked us directly at home (even we were staying far from Watamu), and took us to the magnificent Amboseli National Park. Thanks to Benzi's knowledge and experience (and a bit of luck for sure) we spotted almost all possible animals in the park just along the first evening drive! He shared a lot of information about wildlife, local culture and animals' habits. After having spotted many other animals (cheetas, lions, etc..) in the early morning of the 2nd day, he drove us to the Tsavo East Park. Another beautiful sunset in the great Savannah, sourranded by elephants and birds of all kind. During the 3rd day we had time for another last drive in the park (couple of male lions walked just beside our van) before heading home. What else should I say, Benzi has gifted us with the most memorable experience in Kenya!! He is very professional, knows the perfect timing and paths to spot animals in all the greatest parks. Both ACCOMODATIONS he chose for us were great, as well as the FOOD served!! Furthermore -and most important- he is very funny and kind..a perfect travel guide! We became friends and we can't wait to plan another adventure with him!
2. Gede the Lost City
Overall Ratings
3.0 based on 1 reviews
The tour starts just outside your hotel, from Watamu in 30 minutes we will be in Gede and start the guided tour with a site guide. Before entering we will be greeted by the harmless monkeys that now inhabit the area.
Inclusions: Private transportation
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3. Wasini Swahili Day
You'll have a chance to sail in traditional dhow on a relaxing excursion from your accommodation around Mombasa and spend the day watching for dolphins, swimming, and snorkelling. You can dive into the water to explore coral reefs and marine wildlife. In the afternoon you will join a local chef to prepare fresh-cooked lunch followed by coffee, fruit, and sweets.later you will explore the island, you'll have time to explore mangroves, learn about a community project, or soak up the sun at the edge of a natural lagoon before returning to Mombasa
Inclusions: Lunch, Snacks, Bottled water, All Fees and Taxes, Air-conditioned vehicle, Use of Snorkelling equipment
Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages
4. Robinson island and Marafa hell's kitchen
catch sunset over the spectacular eroded landscape. Door-to-door transport from hotels make this a convenient way to experience Malindi’s fascinating culture and nature, and the tour features a guided sunset hike through the Marafa-Hells Kitchen canyon. Shop for local products in the historic market See Malindi craftsmen creating wood carvings Learn the legend behind Marafa-Hells Kitchen Sunset
Inclusions: Lunch, Air-conditioned vehicle, All Fees and Taxes, Bottled water
Exclusions: Alcoholic Beverages, Breakfast
Reviewed By Monter_en_neige
We very much enjoyed an afternoon tour for two to the Marafa Depression (Hell’s Kitchen) that was tailored by Kish for us. It was timed perfectly as we wanted to be there for the sunset, and he also took COVID-19 precautions. The price, which we found reasonable for the distance (1.5 hours from Watamu) and included the entry fees and a local community guide taking us around at this amazing site. Kish was a great host in every sense, showing us spots around Malindi en route and bringing us around Watamu after the trip back in search of a restaurant. His company was a pleasure and we would not hesitate to recommend him to organise future trips.
5. Tour Malindi & Robinson Island & Marafa Hell's Kitchen
In one day you can get to know the city of Malindi, with its markets, the hectic African life. To then cross the bridge and immerse yourself in the quiet of Robinson Island and be lulled by the sound of the sea. End the day with a trip to Marafa where Hell's Kitchen is the Devil's Kitchen, as it is hot during the day. You will be fascinated by the tale of the legend of the creation of Marafa, exploring its gorges on foot. You will end the day admiring a beautiful sunset.
Inclusions: Lunch, Private transportation, All Fees and Taxes, Canyon tour with guide, Malindi tour
Exclusions: every drink excluded, personal expenses
Reviewed By PathwaysafarisKenya
An amazing place of its own, formed due to geological effects of the world. Both soft and hard-stones eroded by wind, rain and torrents forming Deep gorges and long Chimneys - I deal during sunset view.
