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Wasini Island – Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park & Reserve
Wasini & Kisite Mpunguti Marine Park destination sits along Kenya’s southern coastline, right between Shimoni and the Pemba Channel. The destination seamlessly integrates two protected zones: the 39-square-kilometer Kisite/Mpunguti Marine Park, renowned for its vibrant coral reefs, seagrass beds, and dramatic drop-off walls, and Wasini Island, a 6-square-kilometer area characterized by coral-limestone formations, tidal flats, and active mangrove creeks, with a local village providing authentic cultural engagement.
Innovation
Lamu Old Town
Lamu Old Town stands as a testament to enduring Swahili heritage on Kenya’s northern coastline. Recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site since 2001, this historic enclave covers a compact 0.5 square kilometers, yet boasts over 350 coral-stone and timber structures dating from the 14th to 19th centuries. Its…
Mombasa
Mombasa stands as Kenya’s second-largest city, strategically positioned on Mombasa Island. The Old Town, with its network of narrow, winding streets, is lined with historic mangrove-timber homes and intricately carved doors, clear indicators of its rich multicultural heritage. Centuries of Swahili, Arab, Portuguese, and British influence are evident throughout the area, underscoring Mombasa’s global connections and business significance. In fact, the city’s harbor has served as a critical trading point for over a millennium, sheltered by Shanzu in the north and Tudor Creek to the south.
Malindi
Malindi, located on Kenya’s northern coast in Kilifi County, sits roughly 120 kilometers northeast of Mombasa. The town enjoys a broad bay with eight kilometers of golden sand beach, offering shallow waters ranging from just a meter at high tide to about five meters near the outer reef at low tide. Just offshore, the Malindi Marine National Park and Reserve spans 70 square kilometers, providing protected reefs, extensive seagrass meadows, and significant mangrove channels.
Lifestyle
Watamu
Watamu sits along Kenya’s central coastline in Kilifi County, just over 100 kilometers north of Mombasa—a strategic location for both tourism and marine activity. The area is bordered by the Goshi Creek with its established mangrove systems, and boasts approximately 10 kilometers of pristine…
Diani Beach
Diani Beach extends roughly 17 kilometers along Kenya’s southern coastline, just south of Ukunda in Kwale County. The area is distinguished by its expansive, white coral sands and lush coastal forest. Here you will certainly see kitesurfers and water sports enthusiasts capitalizing on the reliable coastal winds and clear waters, while the nearby reef serves as a draw for divers interested in vibrant coral ecosystems and diverse marine life, including parrotfish and hawksbill turtles.
Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary
Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary encompasses roughly 260 square kilometers of privately managed conservation land in Taita-Taveta County, adjacent to Tsavo West National Park. The sanctuary’s topography is diverse, and home to an impressive array of more than 30 large-mammal species, including elephant, lion, leopard, buffalo, reticulated giraffe, and Grevy’s zebra. Birdlife is equally remarkable, with over 350 recorded species. Notably, the Taita thrush and Taita apalis—both endemic to this area—are key highlights for ornithologists and eco-tourism stakeholders alike. The sanctuary’s strategic location and ecological diversity position it as a valuable asset for conservation and tourism.
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