Snorkel the Watamu Marine National Park: The marine park features exceptionally clear, shallow water where coral gardens grow very close to the shore. You can slide right off a boat or swim out from Turtle Bay at low tide to see neon damselfish, octopuses, and green sea turtles swimming calmly over the brain coral.

Explore Mida Creek and the Mangrove Boardwalk: This expansive tidal inlet is a completely different ecosystem surrounded by thick mangrove forests. You can walk along a swaying wooden suspension boardwalk to spot migratory birds, take a gentle canoe ride through the winding channels, or enjoy fresh crab samosas at the community-run Crab Shack right on the water.

Visit the Local Ocean Conservation Center: Watamu is a major nesting ground for endangered sea turtles. A visit to this dedicated rescue and rehabilitation facility lets you see how marine biologists treat injured turtles, protect nests along the beaches.

Catch the Sunset at Lichthaus: Located at the mouth of Mida Creek where the lagoon meets the sea, this has become the ultimate coastal spot to watch the sun go down.

Go Kitesurfing at Garoda Beach: Garoda Beach is widely considered one of the top kitesurfing destinations in East Africa. Thanks to its vast sandbanks, steady seasonal winds, and perfectly flat, crystal-clear water inside the reef, it offers ideal conditions for absolute beginners taking lessons as well as experienced riders.