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Beach
Holidays in Kenya and East Africa
Kenya & East Africa have some of the best
beaches in the world. Miles
of sun-kissed, tropical beaches and blue skies, in addition to great
hotels, makes the coast the perfect compliment to an upcountry safari.
The beaches are protected by reefs and
therefore allow for safe swimming.
We have a wide selection of beach holidays,
ranging from 5 star hotels to private beach villas and cottages.
See below a list of the main beach
locations as well as links to Beach Hotels.
Beach
Holiday Locations
Mombasa City
Mombasa has
a long, rich history dating back over 1500 years when it started as a
trading port. The Portugese explorer, Vasco Da Gama, landed here in 1498
and established a Portugese colony at the coast. Arabs from Oman later
took over the city, leaving their mark on the region. Mombasa has a
vibrant Swahili culture. There are a range of hotels to the north and
south of Mombasa, known as the North and South coast respectively.
Mombasa
North Coast
The northern
coastline from Mombasa is well developed with a host of resort hotels.
The concentration of the hotels thins out while moving towards Kilifi
but intensifies again whilst in the Malindi area. The main beaches
within this area include Nyali, Bamburi, Shanzu & Kikambala. There are
various activities on offer ranging from nature trails to fishing and
golf.
Mombasa
South Coast
To get to
the South Coast from Mombasa, one takes the Ferry across a narrow
channel, usually a colourful experience owing to lots of noise and
bustle of the swahili people as they go about their daily business.
South Coast is generally a quiter stretch of coastline than the North
coast, which does have its advantages such as cleaner and less touristy
beaches. Diani Beach is the most famous beach here and has several
accomodation options from 5 star to cottages.
Lamu
Lamu is an
interesting, historic place to visit, attracting lots of visitors year
round. The ancient town has narrow winding streets, historic mosques, a
fort, colourful markets and uses donkeys and dhows for transport with
barely any sight of advanced modern technology. The slow pace of life
here, magnificent and uncluttered beaches and the rich culture make this
an exotic place to visit where time seems to stand still. The perfect
place for honeymooners and couples.
Zanzibar
Island:
This exotic
island is famous for its long streches of beach, rich Swahili culture
and architecture and a laid back, relaxed pace of life. Zanzibar hosts
various beach hotels and resorts along its beaches as well as in Stone
Town, the historic town which has several interesting places one could
explore such as the Old Fort, Home of Wonders, Palace Museum, and Old
Stone Market.
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