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The kenyan coral coast is divided into four distinct resorts, namely :- Mombasa, North Coast, Malindi and Watamu, Lamu and South coast each having its own unique characteristic and attractions.
I. The North Coast.
North Coast is another tourist resort. Its stretches from Nyali to Kilifi Creek and includes areas such as Bamburi, Shanzu, past Mtwapa Creek, Kikambala and kilifi. Long stretch beaches that are fringed with swaying Palms, Casuarinas, Oleanders and Frangipan make the North coast.
The area boasts of numerous attractions, which include a twelve-hole golf, course at Nyali estate, squash and tennis courts in most hotels. Variety of specialty restaurants and superb hotel along the beaches provide high quality and luxurious services to visitors. Mtwapa creek with its abundant birdlife and the Bamburi nature trail are a must for nature lovers.
II. Malindi & Watamu Tourist Resorts.
Malindi and Watamu are known for accessibility, beauty and diversity of marine life, which lives just-shore on Barracuda, North Coral Reef, Turtle and Whale Islands. Malindi, which lies north of Watamu, is one of the oldest Kenya's beach resorts.
With its golden and silver beach which happened to be the center of attraction. Old mosque dating back to 12th century and Vasco Da Gama monument at old chapel next to the fish market on silver sand road have not been altered by the local people. Still keeping the charm. Malindi and Watamu marine parks are the first marines to be established in Kenya. Open in 1979, it's a home to over 150 species of hard and soft corals.
The area provides a nice breeding ground for fish and other marine life. Gede ruins just few kilometers from Malindi houses the 'Golden Era' of the Islamic culture. The ruins was mysteriously abandoned in 17th century, Arabuko Sokoke forest, Lamu Islands, the Portuguese Chapel and Mamburui village offer excellent opportunities for excursion from Malindi and Mombasa.
III. Mombasa.  Mombasa is the Kenyan coast gateway to this country. It's also the second largest city after Nairobi. The city has a mixture of blending cultures Africa, Asia and Europe. The old town is worth seeing, the old town lies next to the old port is a fascinating place to visit. Mombasa Marine reserve is another area of attraction in this city town. Created to protect precious coral heads and marine life from being damage by over-fishing trawler. Fort Jesus build in this town by Portuguese in the 16th century is a major tourist attraction. Open to visitors and has a museum that displays antiquities from the whole Kenyan coast.
Shimoni, which lies south of the town, is a popular fishing village. Funzi Island is an ideal swimming facilities in this town. Dhow trips, Water skiing and Deep-sea fishing are easily arranged by us .
The town is link to the outside world by the Mombasa International Airport and a major port of call for many World cruise liners.
Cruise - Mombasa. Mombasa is fast emerging as important cruise ship center. Flying safaris to distant wildlife parks and Road safaris to the nearby parks of Tsavo and Amboseli are easily arranged with us. A deep sea fishing expeditions and a Day trip to Lamu are also arranged with us.
IV. Lamu Island. Lamu with its narrow alleys and old houses have defied the passage of time, delicate wood craftsmanship of yester year, numerous mosques and the Swahili culture make it and ideal resort for those who like to go down memory lane. A visit to Lamu takes you back through time to a way of life that remained unchanged for the last 600 hundred years.
Surrounded by other three small Islands of Kiwi, Manda, and Kiunga by water. Time tend to come to a standstill when holidaying in Lamu. Donkeys are used to as a mode of transport on this Island since there are no motorized transportation. Maulidi festival that takes place in Lamu soon after the Muslim holiday of Idd Fitur, draws pilgrims from Africa, Asia and Middle East and is one of attractions that one should not miss out.
V. South Coast.  South coast with its unique long white sandy beaches is linked by ferry to Mombasa Island. It's just the most idyllic and fascinating tourist resort of the Kenyan coast. The resort in this area stretches from Likoni south of Mombasa to the Kenya/Tanzania border. Diani Beach is located on cleared beachfront area of Jadini forest. Water sport such as water-skiing, windsurfing, scuba diving, snorkeling and deep-sea fishing are all available. Worth visiting places such as Diani/chale Marine National Park and Reserve, Kisite Marine National Parks as well as Mpunguti Marine National Park are places with dazzling array of technicoloured fish and coral gardens. Shimba hills National Park is just a few kilometers from this lovely white beach.
Museum And Historical Sites.
Kenya's rich ethnological, paleoanthropological and archaeological past is well preserved in various museums an archaeological site all over the country. The finding fields of paleoanthropogy in the neighbouring of Lake Turkana at sibiloi National Park attract visitors from all over the world. A tour to different excavation sites at Western Kenya, Coast and the Great Rift Valley can be arranged on request. Here are some of the sites worth visiting: -
- Fort Jesus Museum - Mombasa
- Lamu Archipelago Museum
- Takwa Ruins
- Nairobi National Museum and Snake Park
- Koobi Fora Camp National Museum
- Meru Museum
- Karen Blixen Museum
- Olorgesaile Site Museum
- Kisumu Museum
- Gedi Ruins
- Kitale Museum
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