Watamu
Kenya · beach

Watamu

Marine park, turtle nesting, deep sea fishing

Watamu is a quieter, more intimate alternative to Diani — a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve with a marine national park teeming with sea turtles, whale sharks, and coral gardens. The village retains an authentic Swahili character, and the fishing here — both deep sea and fly fishing on the Sabaki River — is world class.

Highlights

  • Watamu Marine National Park
  • Sea turtle conservation centre
  • Whale shark snorkelling
  • Gede Ruins archaeological site
  • Deep sea fishing
Best time to visit

October to April