The coast of Kenya boasts of a wide array of exciting activities and tourist sites. The regions of Watamu and Malindi offer activities such as water sports, game safaris, excursions to the pristine sandy beaches or even snake safaris.
Safaris for travelers can be arranged from Mombasa Or Malindi towns. Malindi is just a two hour drive away from its nearest wildlife park. Parks found in Kenya offer safaris that will forever remain imprinted in your mind. A host of other activities are offered-
Kitesurfing Adventure
Kitesurfing is carried out in watamu at the Che Shale hotel. Where there is an expansive beach which provides the most condusive conditions for kitesurfers. The Che Shale hotel has professional instructors who conduct short courses with the latest equipment at their disposal. Learning is conducted in a safe environment.
Sea Surfing
The number one spot on the Kenyan coast for surfing is Malindi. The outer reefs experience huge swell continually, but the swells become even larger especially during the months of June through August due to seasonal monsoon winds. Surfers are advised to bring along their boards and wax.
Scuba Diving and Snorkeling
There are several world-class dive sites on the North Coast. Diving is good all year round, although visibility lessens during July and August due to silting and high seas. One of the best sites are in the Watamu Marine National Park. These range from shallow coral gardens ideal for learners to spectacular outer reef walls. Sea life is always consistently abundant. Sightings of Whale, Sharks on outer reef dives along the Kenyan Coast in February-March each year are almost guaranteed.
The Ruins at Gede
The Gede ruins are a relic from the 13th century. It is assumed that the Gede was abandoned in early 17th century due the plundering and destruction of the town by unknown invaders. There is a nature trail is characterized by deciduous trees along the walls of the ruins. The various antiques that have been excavated from this site have been placed in a museum. They exhibit ancient porcelain of Chinese, Arabic and Phoenician origin.
The Creek at Mida
Its spans 32 square kilometers and is located on the Malindi " Mombasa road. The creek is composed of mangrove forests and mudflats which attract a large selection of flora and fauna. Several species of mangroves can be seen along the estuaries and sheltered creeks, among them Rhizophora mucronata, Avicenia Marina and Ceriops tagal among others. Along the borders of the mangrove forests on the island of Sudi you will find the Osprey, the little egret, the pied Kingfisher and many others living there. The mudflats are breeding grounds for birds like the black headed herons, yellow billed Storks and the wooly necked storks. One can come across a wide range along the sandy regions.
Snake Safari Hunt
Two years back, December 2007 the largest spitting cobra in the world was discovered. It is also known as Naja ashei, it got this name from the deceased James Ashe a famous herpetologist and founder of Bio-ken. Bio-ken is a snake farm which lies 2 kilometers north of Watamu and has a huge collection of reptiles, almost half the total number of the species in Kenya.
The Large Brown Spitting Cobra Naja ashei is reasonably common in the Kenya lowlands but the area around Galana and South of Tsavo East is where they are most abundant and that makes this area a particular hot spot in Kenya.
There are other snake farms in the vicinity;African Snake farm located off the Mombasa- Malindi road just after Malindi Airport, Snake and crocodile farm near the Malindi Marine Park and the Francis Ngombo snake farm near Gede.
The Undiscovered Arabuko-Sokoke Forest
This forest is located near Watamu and is a reserve. It is home to an array of rare species of birds and animals including the Sokoke Owl, the Sokoke Cat and Golden Elephant Shrew. This is the ultimate bird watchers haven.
There is a lot more in the offing at Malindi and Watamu, I just hope that this article arouse your interest for this travel destination. - 16492
Safaris for travelers can be arranged from Mombasa Or Malindi towns. Malindi is just a two hour drive away from its nearest wildlife park. Parks found in Kenya offer safaris that will forever remain imprinted in your mind. A host of other activities are offered-
Kitesurfing Adventure
Kitesurfing is carried out in watamu at the Che Shale hotel. Where there is an expansive beach which provides the most condusive conditions for kitesurfers. The Che Shale hotel has professional instructors who conduct short courses with the latest equipment at their disposal. Learning is conducted in a safe environment.
Sea Surfing
The number one spot on the Kenyan coast for surfing is Malindi. The outer reefs experience huge swell continually, but the swells become even larger especially during the months of June through August due to seasonal monsoon winds. Surfers are advised to bring along their boards and wax.
Scuba Diving and Snorkeling
There are several world-class dive sites on the North Coast. Diving is good all year round, although visibility lessens during July and August due to silting and high seas. One of the best sites are in the Watamu Marine National Park. These range from shallow coral gardens ideal for learners to spectacular outer reef walls. Sea life is always consistently abundant. Sightings of Whale, Sharks on outer reef dives along the Kenyan Coast in February-March each year are almost guaranteed.
The Ruins at Gede
The Gede ruins are a relic from the 13th century. It is assumed that the Gede was abandoned in early 17th century due the plundering and destruction of the town by unknown invaders. There is a nature trail is characterized by deciduous trees along the walls of the ruins. The various antiques that have been excavated from this site have been placed in a museum. They exhibit ancient porcelain of Chinese, Arabic and Phoenician origin.
The Creek at Mida
Its spans 32 square kilometers and is located on the Malindi " Mombasa road. The creek is composed of mangrove forests and mudflats which attract a large selection of flora and fauna. Several species of mangroves can be seen along the estuaries and sheltered creeks, among them Rhizophora mucronata, Avicenia Marina and Ceriops tagal among others. Along the borders of the mangrove forests on the island of Sudi you will find the Osprey, the little egret, the pied Kingfisher and many others living there. The mudflats are breeding grounds for birds like the black headed herons, yellow billed Storks and the wooly necked storks. One can come across a wide range along the sandy regions.
Snake Safari Hunt
Two years back, December 2007 the largest spitting cobra in the world was discovered. It is also known as Naja ashei, it got this name from the deceased James Ashe a famous herpetologist and founder of Bio-ken. Bio-ken is a snake farm which lies 2 kilometers north of Watamu and has a huge collection of reptiles, almost half the total number of the species in Kenya.
The Large Brown Spitting Cobra Naja ashei is reasonably common in the Kenya lowlands but the area around Galana and South of Tsavo East is where they are most abundant and that makes this area a particular hot spot in Kenya.
There are other snake farms in the vicinity;African Snake farm located off the Mombasa- Malindi road just after Malindi Airport, Snake and crocodile farm near the Malindi Marine Park and the Francis Ngombo snake farm near Gede.
The Undiscovered Arabuko-Sokoke Forest
This forest is located near Watamu and is a reserve. It is home to an array of rare species of birds and animals including the Sokoke Owl, the Sokoke Cat and Golden Elephant Shrew. This is the ultimate bird watchers haven.
There is a lot more in the offing at Malindi and Watamu, I just hope that this article arouse your interest for this travel destination. - 16492
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