Kenya is one of Africa’s most popular destinations with good reason. You will find savannahs rich with big game, timeless cultures unchanged by the modern world, pristine beaches, equatorial forests, searing deserts and endless opportunities for adventure, discovery, relaxation; more than you would ever expect.
Famous for its vast stretches of casurine fringed, white sandy beaches, the coastal resorts of Malindi and Watamu are also world leader in accessibility, beauty and diversity of marine life which lives just offshore on Barracuda and North Reef coral reefs and Turtle and Whale islands.
The small town of Malindi is at the center of a strip of idyllic tropical beaches offering the visitors a range of world class resorts and quite relaxing hideaways. Tourism is the major industry in Malindi because it is a seaside resort. Do not forget to go out swimming in the warm waters, go deep sea fishing, or visit the marine park alongside sunbathing and other beach spots in this lovely aquatic paradise. A Marine Park keeps the area free from fishing and therefore great for snorkeling. North-west of Malindi is a spectacular Marafa depression, popularly known as Hell’s kitchen. An extensive series of sandstone gorges and sheer gullies, this unique landscape has become part of local folklore.
The thick jungles of the Arabuko Sokoke Forest reserve in Malindi hides a world of wonders. In the cool of the forest winding paths will take you in search of rare endemic birds and mammals, and visiting herds of elephants.
South to Malindi , the sleepy village of Watamu is fronted with wide white beaches, with two main lagoons Turtle Bay and Blue Lagoon, with plenty resorts and hotels. Turtle Bay is a stretch of beach about 5 miles long, which is quite safe for swimming, walking and sunbathing. You could explore the rock pools at low tide and find lionfish, brightly colored crabs and see some coastal birds such as Whimbrel. You could, of course simply laze in the shade, have a few siestas, and dip your toes in the sea. At Watamu a National park has been established, an ideal day trip for divers and smokeless alike. In Watamu park there is coral reef. To get here you may hire a glass-bottomed boat which allows you to see part of the reef. The park has numerous categories of fauna and flora and three main types of coral. Several companies provide deep sea fishing and Watamu is renowned for its fishing competition and events. Sunset sail on a dhow (a traditional sailboat) is also a popular activity.
The ultimate gateway for the country is Nairobi. Nairobi Kenya is the most visited city as it not only provides as the biggest international airport of Kenya but also it is a connecting airport for flights to neighboring countries. For the reason cheap flights to Nairobi Kenya are easily available from London, UK. The top airlines offering cheap flights to Kenya include Kenya Airline, KLM Airline, Air France and also some promotional fares on Virgin Atlantic and British Airways.