Kenya is a true definition of what an ultimate tourism country should look like, offering tourists a window that opens into the heart of Africa. Kenya is filled with magical moments in its national parks that are home to wildlife, flora, and fauna, variety of landscape, as well as rich cultures and communities.
Despite its legendary safari experiences, the country has a number of beautiful water worlds. Whether you are looking for, powder-soft sand, breathtaking, seclusion water views, or water sports, you can find them at some beaches in the country. We have listed five of the most beautiful beaches in Kenya:
Diani
Diani is a pristine beach framed by palm vegetation with countless water activities and a vibrant nightlife. The beach is a tranquil haven, protected by coral reefs and provides the ultimate conditions to snorkel, skydive, float, kitesurf or swim. You can combine safari with surf at Mwaluganje Elephant Sanctuary and Shimba Hills National Reserve that are close-by.
Lamu
Fall in love with Lamu the first time you steal a glance at its white sandy water that is filled with dhows. What other better way can you cruise to watch the sun set in the sea than sailing on a dhow? With a dhow, you can sail to the picturesque and peaceful Shela beach and Manda Bay, the most popular beaches in the area. You can swim with dolphins and snorkel or view the Takwa’s ruin.
Tiwi
Tiwi is a hidden treasure whose noise is silenced by its popular neighbor, the Diani beach. The lack of amenities in Tiwi beach may be a throw-off for the beach but it is a perfect spot for snorkeling. You can touch the beautiful coral reef while walking along its shores. Tiwi is appealing because it is devoid of beach boys.
Chale Island
Chale Island is a private island resort surrounded by thick tropical vegetation and coral reefs. Kayaking in the mangroves is perfect on the sands of the island. The island is a nesting home to several endangered sea turtles. Chale Island awaits your arrival with deep-sea fishing, catamaran sailing, and scuba diving, beach bumming and snorkeling.
Watamu
Watamu is breathtaking beach that houses the UNESCO World Heritage site Gedi, the stone ruins of a medieval Swahili town. The beach is a coastal getaway surrounded by cerulean coves that separates the Indian Ocean from Mida Creek. The beach area offers tourists plenty of water sports opportunities- windsurfing, deep-sea fishing, kitesurfing, snorkeling, and scuba diving. The western part of the beach road is where the Arabuko Sokoke Forest Preserve is situated. Arabuko Sokoke Forest Preserve is a protected area to a wide variety of animals, from Sokoke wildcat to elephants, and antelope.
