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Kenya's Indian Ocean Beaches

Mombasa :
Kenya's principal port and the country's second largest city, Mombasa is a colourful island town with a picturesque blend of ancient and modern buildings.


Fort Jesus, built in 1593 by the Portuguese to guard the entrance of the Old Dhow Harbour is the island's landmark.
Today, the fort serves as a historical museum.

Lamu area : Going to the remote archipelago of Lamu is like travelling back in time.
The town has narrow streets, no cars and the only means of transport on land are donkeys, or by sea, dhows or motor powered boats.
The Lamu area contains some of the world's last truly deserted tropical beaches and also features an abundant wildlife.

Malindi : The main highlight is the Marine National Park which boasts more than 140 amazing variety of corals and colourful fish that can be admired trough glass bottomed boats or directly snorkelling among them.


Shimoni and Wasini island : With no cars, no roads, no running water or electricity, Wasini island has been left virtually untouched by the 20th century.
Wasini village is a fishing community with strong Arab influences.
Visits to the beautiful Kisite Marine National Park are done by dhow.