5 Days 4 Nights Watamu Holiday Vacation

A Watamu safari is characterized by powdery white sand, coconut palms, seabirds, marine life and bucket loads of sunshine. Derived from the word Tamu, ‘Watamu Tamu’ (tamu is Swahili for sweet) this destination will take your taste buds on a trip with every taste of Italian pizza, ice cream, and seafood.
Luxury luxury as you chant ‘Hakuna Matata’ ( no worries) is the best way to enjoy a vacation be it that you are honey-mooners.

A Watamu safari is characterized by powdery white sand, coconut palms, seabirds, marine life and bucket loads of sunshine. Derived from the word Tamu, ‘Watamu Tamu’ (tamu is Swahili for sweet) this destination will take your taste buds on a trip with every taste of Italian pizza, ice cream, and seafood.
Luxury luxury as you chant ‘Hakuna Matata’ ( no worries) is the best way to enjoy a vacation be it that you are honey-mooners.

Itinerary

Day 1: WATAMU

Stop At: Watamu, Watamu, Coast Province
You will be met by our driver at the airport will then drive you to Watamu Mawe Resort where you will be spending your 4 nights where you will check-in to start off your holiday. After having some rest, you can opt to spend the evening at the pool, at the Spa. or at the cliff with the sea direct views or a walk on the Sandy white warm beaches of Watamu. After dinner you will spent your night at the resort awaiting the climax of the holiday.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Mawe Resort Watamu

Day 2: WATAMU MARINE PARK & SUDI ISLAND DAY TRIP

Stop At: Watamu National Marine Park, Watamu 80202 Kenya
You will be met by our driver after breakfast at 8.30 am in the morning before driving of to the Marine park where the driver will hand you over to the captain/guide who will make sure your marine park fees is paid, and then you will board a motorized 2 decor glass boat so you can lay on the top deck and bask in the sun or just relaxon the lower deck and enjoy the underwater life as you cruise towards the Marine park.Your excursion will begin with dolphins sighting where your captain/guide will take you to the hot spots where according to his experience you will be able to see and swim with the dolphins if you wish to. You will then embark on sailing towards the marine park. The Pristine white-sand beaches and reef-protected lagoons line the Watamu National Marine Park and Reserves, which are the oldest in East Africa and cover over 229 kmsq. It is one of the best kept secrets in the world with only the Great Barrier Reef itself having a bigger species list and that only in a far greater expanse! The marine protected area in Watamu is also recognized internationally as a UNESCO Biosphere Reserve. The Park is also home to three species of sea turtle who also nest on the Marine Park beaches, whale shark ( spotted occasionally) and dozen of marine species. Some of the more commonly seen fish include of course the parrot fish, whose digestion of the coral reefs over the millennia, have produced the white sand beach itself. Angelfish, groupers, file fish, lion fish and snappers are just a handful of the easily seen species within this superb, brightly colored underwater world. At around -1:00pm you will arrive at Sudi island where you will receive a warm welcome to the island followed by a little entertainment from the natives.The captain and his crew will then quickly start preparing for where they will grill and serve fresh and delicious sea food with varieties like ; lobsters,king fish,baracuda,and crabs etc(chicken is available for those who don’t eat seafood)..After lunch you can choose to take a canoe ride into mangrove forest on the island with a guide and learn a little history about the island and the creatures found there. For those who choose to remain on the island can take the opportunity to swim on the islands shores or just busk in the sun and take photos.Take some time and capture your last moments on the sandy beaches.Enjoy your last moments at the island and its environment.At 4:30 its time to board the boat and head back to mainland where your driver will be waiting to drive you back to your hotel for dinner and overnight.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Mawe Resort Watamu

Day 3: WATAMU

Stop At: Watamu, Watamu, Coast Province
On this day you will spend your day at the hotel. You can decide to spend your day swimming at the resort, at the Spa or relaxing on the sandy beaches of Watamu. Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner and overnight at the resort.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Mawe Resort Watamu

Day 4: MALINDI DAY TRIP

Stop At: Gede Ruins, Mombasa-Malindi Road, Gede 5067-80200 MALINDI Kenya
Pick up from hotel after breakfast.Our driver will drive you to Gede ruins,these are the remains of a Swahili town, typical of most towns along the East African Coast. It traces its origin in the twelfth century but was rebuilt with new town walls in the fifteenth and sixteenth centuries. This rebuilding is connected with the emigration of many citizens of Kilwa to Mombasa, Malindi and other places along the coast. It comprises of a conglomeration of mosques; a magnificent palace and houses all nestled in 45 acres of primeval forest.

You will then visit the Portuguese Chapel, Vasco da Gama pillar and the Malindi Museum where you will get to see and learn about the history of the town, the people and their culture. You will have your lunch in Malindi before visiting the Hell’s Kitchen Canyon. This is about 1hr 15minutes drive. The locals have named it ‘Nyari’ which is Kigiriama for a depression. The depression is ever expanding because of erosion. It was once a great sandstone ridge scrapped by wind, torrents and floods into a series of jagged crimson gorges. The craggy gullies and valleys smoulder with sun producing a flaming mirage. It reveals a light mixture of pink, yellow, white and dominant crimson. It is a site to behold.

You will dropped back to your resort for dinner and overnight.
Duration: 8 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
• Lunch
• Dinner
Accommodation included: Overnight at Mawe Resort Watamu

Day 5: WATAMU-MALINDI AIRPORT

Stop At: Watamu, Watamu, Coast Province
This is your last day in Watamu where you will dropped off at the airport or place of wish.
Duration: 4 hours

Meals included:
• Breakfast
No accommodation included on this day.