“Haven of the Green Turtle”
Green turtles, unique coral gardens, the Gede Ruins – the Watamu Marine National Park & Reserve has it all. The park is part of a complex of marine and tidal habitats along the Kenya’s north coast with rich and diverse bird life, fish, turtles and dugongs. Visitors can enjoy the white sandy beaches, snorkeling, water skiing, windsurfing and glass bottomed boat tours.
Watamu Marine Park Highlights
Climate: The temperature range in Watamu is from 24oC/76oF to 320C/900F. There are two rainy seasons – the long rains happen in March/April and the short rains November/December.
Location: The park is 144 km (90 mi) north of Mombasa and 28 km (17 mi) south of Malindi.
Getting there: You can book a tour with Nova Afrika Safaris in Mombasa.
By air: Malindi Airport is the main aviation hub serving the area.
Things to Do and See
Snorkeling and Diving – The park is renowned for its spectacular sightings of sea life. Look for scores of colorful fish plus manta rays, octopus, whale shark and barracuda.
Sudi Island – Enjoy a canoe exploration through the mangroves populating the shores of this distinctive locale.
Gede Ruins – For over 400 years, a thriving coastal city, it was mysteriously abandoned in the 17th century. Explore the homes, mosques and other artifacts here that were left to history.
Arabuko Sokoke Forest Reserve – A coastal, tropical forest just minutes from Watamu’s beaches. You’ll find mongoose, owls, and elephants under this surprising but flowering forest canopy.
Discover Watamu Marine Park With Us
Watamu Marine Park is part of a larger, aquatic ecosystem of protected shoreline and reefs that provide a haven to hundreds of marine species. The beaches here are spectacular as is the marine life and the coral gardens supporting it. Enjoy the best of the Kenya coast in this pristine national park.
Take a Nova Afrika Safaris tour of Watamu Marine Park for an unforgettable day exploring a magnificent array of undersea life. We have safaris departing from Mombasa to this and other special Kenya Parks and attractions for your Africa holiday.
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