{"id":167,"date":"2013-11-09T08:08:45","date_gmt":"2013-11-09T05:08:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/africansermonsafaris.com\/blog\/?p=167"},"modified":"2019-02-09T22:08:54","modified_gmt":"2019-02-09T19:08:54","slug":"the-kenyan-coastal-regions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/africansermonsafaris.com\/blog\/the-kenyan-coastal-regions\/","title":{"rendered":"Kenyan safari Coastal regions & Mombasa Safaris"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mombasa Safaris<\/h2>\n

Africa\u2019s oldest harbor city, Mombasa<\/a>, is Kenya\u2019s ancient and historic coast capital. The modern port handles most of the shipping for the East Africa region, while Moi International Airport is a gateway for tourists seeking an exclusive beach holiday on the Kenyan coast. These are the Kenyan coastal regions.<\/p>\n

The South Coast<\/strong>
\nKenya\u2019s magnificent South Coast stretches from 50km south of Mombasa. It holds the immaculate beaches of Diani, Galu, Tiwi and Msambweni<\/strong>. Diani is the heart of the South Coast which both local and international tourists love visiting. It is one of the most popular beaches on the Kenyan coast for its very wide white sandy beach, beautifully fringed with palms. Diani has its own airstrip at Ukunda with daily scheduled flights from Nairobi and to most of the Kenyan National Parks<\/a> and Wildlife Conservancies.<\/p>\n

Shimba Hills National Park <\/a>is only a short distance away and is an attractive 1 or 2 day getaway for some nearby game viewing.<\/p>\n

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The North Coast<\/strong>
\nRenowned for accessibility, beauty, and diversity of marine life, Malindi<\/strong> and Watamu<\/strong>, just north of Mombasa, form a Marine Reserve covering an area of 261km\u00b2 with long stretches of casuarina-fringed white sandy beaches. Watamu is also home to the stunning Mida Creek mangrove forest, which is excellent for bird watching.<\/p>\n

Fort Jesus, one of the 3 UNESCO World Heritage sites on the Kenyan coast, was built by the Portuguese to protect the port of Mombasa and is one of the most well-preserved examples of 16th-century Portuguese military fortification and a landmark in the history of this type of construction. It is a must visit while on the North Coast.<\/p>\n

The North Coast also holds the scenic Lamu Archipelago<\/strong> comprising of three tropical islands: Lamu<\/strong>, Manda<\/strong>, and Pate<\/strong>. Lamu\u2019s unique blend of pristine beaches, rich history, gentle Islamic ambiance, and an atmospheric old town makes this island one of Kenya\u2019s most remarkable destinations. The town\u2019s fascinating cultural heritage is embodied by the distinctive architecture of Arab, Indian and British designs. Life in Lamu has continued unhurried and barely changed for over 400 years, its winding medieval streets and bustling markets enable tourists to have a variety of souvenirs they love to keep.<\/p>\n

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Lamu Archipelago – 3 tropical islands: Lamu, Manda, and Pate<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

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The Kiunga Marine National Reserve<\/strong> is 20 miles to the north and a tropical paradise of dazzling coral formations, colorful marine life, turquoise lagoons and endless sand dunes. The reserve covers an area of 270km\u00b2 and incorporates over 50 offshore islands in the Lamu Archipelago. Visitors can land on a small airstrip in Kiwayu or enjoy a thrilling boat ride from Lamu.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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