Watamu, on the Kenyan coast, is the most awesome beach village I’ve ever been to – I recommend it to anyone who enjoys nature, non-motorised water sports, parties, culture and getting away from the city.
I was fortunate to visit Watamu for business recently, and got to know a bit more about the area.
Here is some essential travel information about visiting Watamu:
Getting there
The closest airport to Watamu is Malindi, about 30 minutes away by taxi. Malindi is about a 45-minute flight from Nairobi. You can also fly to Mombasa, which is about a 90-minute drive from Watamu.
Getting around
You can arrange a taxi from the airport to get to Watamu. Once in Watamu, use tuk-tuk taxis to get around.
Currency
The currency in Kenya is the shilling. At present, R1 will get you around eight Kenya shillings, and US$1 will get you about 90 Kenya shillings.
Where to stay
I stayed at the following hotels:
In addition to holidaying, Watamu is the perfect voluntourism destination. The Local Ocean Trust runs various projects relating to turtle conservation and community development. If you're interested in spending a month working with turtles and living in Watamu, contact the Local Ocean Trust.
Below are some more photos from my trip:
Feel free to contact me for any information about visiting Watamu. My email address is [email protected] and I'm also on Twitter.
