Watamu Beach — Attraction in undefined

I'm really surprised at the fact that most of the reviews don't mention the "beach boys" and how persistent they are, so I'm going to try to give you my most honest advice so you are well informed before taking a decision about coming here or changing destination.

It's true that the place is beautiful, white sand and you can see some fish around (we have seen eels, lobsters and pufferfish).

It's also true that during low season, the beach and sea are dirty with a lot of seaweed, strong winds from midday and a lot of "beach boys" fighting for the few turists that come during this low season (and if you are one of them you be sure that they are not gonna let you have a walk around on your own no matter how many times you tell them that you just want to have a walk).

Now, if you just want a relaxing holiday, laying down and taking the sun, walking on the beach and having a bath without anyone bothering you, you either stay at a really expensive resort with their private security and a bit out of this exact beach, or just don't come to Watamu.

If you don't mind the chasing and still want to come, maybe it's even better that you kind of engage with one or two of these "beach boys", since they tend to "respect" each others business and no one else will come to bother you.

At the end, we paid 1000 per guide, which you may try to negotiate lower, depending on how much of a good negotiator you are.

To move from your resort to other places, make sure to go by car or some other means of transportation, since walking around alone like that is not really safe. And we heard about issues that happened to some tourists just two days before we arrived at the resort.

For activities, make sure to have your resort/hotel organise it for you, and don't let them scam you with the prices if you want, for example, to go to the blue safari.

Blue safari is handled by Kws, and has some standard prices that as of now for tourists the ticket is around 17 dollars. So, any amount from there is what the guide or person trying to sell you the trip is getting for himself.

To conclude, I personally didn't enjoy my experience in Watamu. I came here hoping to relax and enjoy the beautiful sea and the "beach boys" really spoiled my stay in the place, having to stay trapped in the resort and move by car from point A to point B because of the safety.

I hope that this review helps you to better decide if you want to come and if you do, I hope you can really enjoy your experience more...

Che Mi Dice Watamu 😎

Watamu Staycation Tuesday 15.10.24

The closest airport to Watamu is 25-30 minutes away in the town of Malindi, a one-hour, 15-minute plane ride from the capital Nairobi. Otherwise, it’s around a two-hour drive from Mombasa; Kshs 600 Matatu ride along an epic coastal road where the ocean changes colour by the second, from cobalt blue, and azure to the brightest turquoise; baobab trees line up in style; creeks dot the side of the road and the kids all over Watamu through the villages warm up to you with Italian greetings; “Chao?!”

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🌅 Do not sleep on the Watamu sunrises! 🏋️ Fun; fitness and dance mornings with Fit Like Vic Watamu. 🐢 Local Ocean conservation efforts! 🌴Beach Walks! 🍸 Drinks at Ocean Sports Resort. 🌅 Sunset at Lichthaus!

Daydreamers, nature lovers, couples, friends, or families — I will be back some day! Still much more to see and explore Watamu. Diani is calling once again but Watamu remains an ideal tropical holiday destination or the perfect location for a post-safari wind-down. 👌🏼

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What a stunning area of Africa! THE PEOPLE HERE ARE SO FRIENDLY AND KIND. We flew from Nairobi to Malindi which was about a 15 min flight versus if you would drive for 5 hours. We stayed in a beautiful beach villa. The beach has a combination of a lake and beach so it’s a bit mucky, high and very low levels. Unfortunately, not so appealing to swim in but to walk on the soft gold shimmering sand is so worth it. We went in December- HOT AS BALLS OUT! I think everyone knows the winter is opposite of everywhere else. It was 80-90 degrees. Be prepared no A/C’s anywhere! HOT .. the cool thing is while in the beach we seen goats be cows flocking by, ON THE BEACH-LOL! We did go to the tourist shopping and it’s a bit stressful even though it’s very cheap but they ask you the price you want to pay and then try to bargain. This is most of living so just pay the amount they need to fee there family and support them, you will walk away with a full...