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Visit Watamu Places to Visit - things to do.

 

Apart from relaxing, drinking eating and soaking up the warmth of the Indian Ocean there is so much to do in the area.

Of course a visit to the school / Happy House project is a must and this can be organised direct by us or at the accommodation you stay at. A good tip is to get yourself a guide who will happily show you around the local village, take you on beach walk get you a tutu, all for a tip of a few pounds. The beach boys are licensed and will cause you no trouble. Getting to know them will help you understand more about the community.

Watamu is home to the oldest marine park in Kenya, with 600 species of fish. Watamu is home to some of the country's finest deep sea fishing boats, and gives you the chance of catching Black, Blue& Striped Marlin. Broadbill Swordfish, Sailfish, Yellowfin Tuna, Giant Trevally, Wahoo, Dorado, Hammerhead, Tiger and Mako Shark and Kingfish who frequent these waters.

Watamu is a bird watchers paradise. Over 450 species have been recorded within 30 km of Watamu, including some rare and little-known species. Places to visit including Arabuko-Sokoke Forest which is the largest remnant of a dry coastal forest; to Mida Creek; the Sabaki River Delta and many other areas where you will see many rare and exotic birds.

Places you can visit Hells Kitchen, Mida Creek, Turtle Bay Watch (you will have a good chance to see a turtle being released), Gedi Ruins, Kipepeo Project and of course Tsvo East Game Reserve where you will get to see the amazing wildlife. More details on all of these over the next few months.

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