Kenya Beach holidays

Kenya Holidays - So much to offer
The holiday beaches in Kenya are truly beautiful. From the bustling white sands of Bamburi Beach, to the breathtaking tranquility of Kilifi Beach, Kenya holidays offer some of the best beach destinations in the world. They offer the ideal setting for a winter package holiday, with a huge number of water sports and activities available during the day, and resorts that come alive at night. There are also a lot of sights to sea at each of these resorts, providing excellent days out, with a lot to offer everyone who goes on them. When looking for a beach holiday, there are few resorts that will be more memorable than those on offer in Kenya.

Beach Holidays to Kenya - Safari Capital of Africa
Kenya is famous for its Safari holidays, and understandably so. Boasting some of the most spectacular and varying wildlife in the world, Kenya holidays will guarantee some unforgettable sights. Kenya is subtropical in climate with low and variable rainfall. Temperatures remain high all year round but are calmed by strong offshore breezes making a holiday in Kenya a great choice in the British winter months. Northeast Kenya is a flat bush-covered plain, while the rest of the country encompasses beautiful beaches, spectacular highlands and lake regions, and the immense Mount Kenya.

Kenya Holidays - Rich culture and diverse environments
There are many forms of recreation in Kenya. Dancing is one of the favourite pastimes of the locals, as are movies and soccer games. There is a lot to do on a holiday to Kenya, and one visit will not be enough to see it all. On a safari you are likely to see elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions, and rhinoceroses. There is also a massive amount of marine wildlife to explore. There are a number of Marine National Parks that provide some of the best snorkelling and dive spots in the world. There is also a wide range of water sports to enjoy.


Lamu Air Safari and beach holiday Kenya - 3 days



LAMU ISLAND BEACH SAFARIS
A truly unique place, Lamu is a town unaffected by the passage of time...; Lamu is a romantic town that has survived time without undergoing changes, a place where things are today almost as they were at the turn of the Century. An exotic getaway for visitors, where donkeys are used for transport. The streets are narrow and winding. There are probably more dhows to be seen here than anywhere else along the East African Coast. The beach is magnificent and uncluttered. Its one of the most relaxing places you will ever have the pleasure to visit. The perfect place for honeymooners and couples.

LAMU BEACH HOLIDAY TRIP:

Day 1: Nairobi - Lamu
Take a schedule light aircraft (AirKenya Express or Safarilink) from Wilson Airport to Manda Island. Enjoy a boat transfer to your overnight hotel on half board accommodation, Kijani House, D.

Day 2 & 3: Lamu
Full day leisure tour of Lamu island with a visit to the museum through the alleys. A chance to see very old mosques and the architect of the famous Lamu doors. Overnight stay at Kijani House on half board, B,D.

Day 4: Lamu - Nairobi
Afternoon scheduled light aircraft back to Nairobi's Wilson Airport to arrive in the early evening, B.

Tour price: US$ 745 per person sharing.

Lamu beach holiday package cost includes:
-Roundtrip airfare, Nairobi - Lamu - Nairobi
-Local government taxes
-Return boat transfers in Lamu
-Half board accommodation at Kijani House

Lamu beach safari cost excludes:
-Tips
-Drinks
-Personal effects

ZANZIBAR ISLAND HOLIDAY
Most prominent of the Spice Islands, Zanzibar has a potent mix of history, legends and unique cultures. Visually stunning with exceptional natural beaches and the haunting architecture of Zanzibar town, the island has lured travelers to its shores for centuries. Its past was dominated by merchants, rulers, explorers, scholars - today tourism is playing a key role. Zanzibar provides the perfect compliment to an East African safari.

Zanzibar is famous for being a major producer of cloves, and infamous as being a slave entry-port, the old stone town of Zanzibar has a fascinating labyrinth of narrow winding streets lined with whitewashed, coral-rag houses with overhanging balconies and magnificently carved brass studded doors, shops, bazaars, mosques, courtyards, squares etc. Outside town there are more ruined palaces, Shirazi remains, Persian baths, and magnificent palm fringed beaches with warm clear water, ideal for swimming and snorkelling.

ZANZIBAR BEACH HOLIDAY TOUR:
Day 1: Nairobi - Zanzibar, Stone Town
Take a Kenya Airways / Precision Air flight from Nairobi to Zanzibar Airport on the Spice Island of Zanzibar. Met and assisted. Transfer to your overnight cultural Stone Town Hotel, Zanzibar Serena Inn on half board, D.

Day 2 & 3: Zanzibar, Beach holiday
After breakfast, take a guided Stone Town tour to include Spice Plantation trip. Take a road transfer to your beach resort booked on half board accommodation for two nights with leisure and private beach relaxation, Ocean Paradise Beach Resort or Breezes Beach Club & Spa, B,D.

Day 4: Zanzibar - Nairobi
Transfer to the airport for your flight to Nairobi (either morning or afternoon dependent on your departure flight schedule). There is a departure tax of $25 per person payable direct in cash. Connect with your flight home, B.

Tour price: US$ 1150 per person sharing.

Zanzibar tour cost includes:
-Roundtrip airfare, Nairobi - Zanzibar - Nairobi
-Airport transfers
-Half board accommodation
-Guided tours of Stone Town and Spice Plantation

Excluded in the Zanzibar beach trip price:
-Tips
-Departure taxes in Zanzibar, US$ 25 per person
-Drinks
-Personal items and any optional excursions

 

North Coast Beaches

The coastline North of Mombasa is a world of enthralling history and natural beauty.

The coast is lined with pristine palm fringed beaches, and the calm inviting waters of the Indian Ocean. The beaches are broken by the wide mouth of Kilifi Creek, whose azure waters are a popular port of call on the international yachting circuit.

The beaches of Nyali, Vipingo, Kikambala and Shanzu are home to a wide range of World Class resorts with fine cuisine and services.

The peaceful beach havens of Mtwapa and Takaungu offer an ideal escape from the outside world, with endless deserted beaches.

The offshore reefs are alive with coral, myriad fish, sea turtles and dolphins. Both outer and inner reef walls offer world class diving with spectacular coral gardens and drop offs, and Kenya's best cave diving.


Getting There
The gateway to the North Coast is Mombasa, although some visitors fly directly to Malindi. See the Mombasa section for details of how to get to Mombasa. The Coastal highway runs north of Mombasa all the way to Kenya's northern frontier. Driving your own car or hired car as far as Malindi is very easy. There are regular buses and matatus along the North coast. Many hotels and resorts in this area have Mombasa shuttles or can arrange vehicle transfers. Private taxis from Mombasa will also take you to the North Coast beaches for an agreed fare. Malindi airport has daily scheduled flights to Mombasa, Nairobi and Lamu. The airport also serves Private Charters.


Getting Around
Regular buses and Matatus service the North Coast Highway. Services are less regular north of Mailndi. Taxis can be found in any town, or at most hotels or resorts.

 

Kenya Holidays - So much to offer
The holiday beaches in Kenya are truly beautiful. From the bustling white sands of Bamburi Beach, to the breathtaking tranquillity of Kilifi, Kenya holidays offer some of the best beach destinations in the world. They offer the ideal setting for a winter package holiday, with a huge number of water sports and activities available during the day, and resorts that come alive at night. There are also a lot of sights to sea at each of these resorts, providing excellent days out, with a lot to offer everyone who goes on them. When looking for a beach holiday, there are few resorts that will be more memorable than those on offer in Kenya.

Holidays to Kenya - Safari Capital of Africa
Kenya is famous for its Safari holidays, and understandably so. Boasting some of the most spectacular and varying wildlife in the world, Kenya holidays will guarantee some unforgettable sights. Kenya is subtropical in climate with low and variable rainfall. Temperatures remain high all year round but are calmed by strong offshore breezes making a holiday in Kenya a great choice in the British winter months. Northeast Kenya is a flat bush-covered plain, while the rest of the country encompasses beautiful beaches, spectacular highlands and lake regions, and the immense Mount Kenya.

Kenya Holidays - Rich culture and diverse environments
There are many forms of recreation in Kenya. Dancing is one of the favourite pastimes of the locals, as are movies and soccer games. There is a lot to do on a holiday to Kenya, and one visit will not be enough to see it all. On a safari you are likely to see elephants, giraffes, zebras, lions, and rhinoceroses. There is also a massive amount of marine wildlife to explore. There are a number of Marine National Parks that provide some of the best snorkelling and dive spots in the world. There is also a wide range of water sports to enjoy.
 

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