Kenya's 480 kms (300 miles)
of Indian Ocean shoreline are endowed with sublime white
sand beaches, shady palm trees, warm waters for swimming
and a colorful chain of fringing coral reefs. On-shore breezes
temper the heat and the humidity. Temperature at the coast
average between 27 - 31° Celsius (81 - 88° F) perfect
for enjoying the many water sports available for beach-combing
or for relaxing pool-side.
The coast has much to
offer with a variety of activities and water sports including
exploring the underwater marine world of the reefs that
lie off its shores. The theme here is definitely one of
'doing as much or as little as you like'.
From the coast to the
plains, combination of safari and beach makes a unique holiday
experience. The strings of islands that run up the Kenyan
coast, the main ones being Wasini, Chale, Lamu, Funzi Manda,
Pate, Kiwayu and Mombasa itself are all worth a visit. Apart
from their beach and ocean attractions, most of them have
some archaeological interest which is also a constant theme
on the mainland: the whole coast is full of ruins fort,
Mosques, tombs and even whole towns including Gedi Ruins
in Malindi. The beaches have the most beautiful coral reefs
in the world the three most spectacular zones, enclosed
in Marine National Parks, are far to the so
