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Kenya Beach holidays

Endless palm-fringed white sands

With some of the most beautiful beaches in the world, Kenya's tranquil coast is home to a stunning array of Kenya beach resorts, and with Kuoni you can choose idyllic tropical Malindi or Mombasa holidays. Soft sand lapped by azure blue waters and fringed by palm trees means that relaxation in picture-postcard surrounds is the order of the day or, for adventure seekers, jet boating, scuba diving and waterskiing are just some of the watersports on offer here.

Choose from our enticing selection of Kenya beach hotel offers.

Kenya Beach Holiday favourites
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Mombasa, Kenya's second largest city, has a fascinating mix of Arabic, East African and European history along with some of the most beautiful beaches in the world and an array of exhilarating watersports.
•   For something a little more low key, the small town of
Malindi is located on a sublime stretch of beach with a wonderful National Park and plays host to a myriad of hotels ranging from the luxurious to the hideaway boutique.
•   Combine your delectable beach stay with a thrilling
short Kenya safari - perhaps overland from the coast to Tsavo or a fly-in Mara safari.

Kenya Beach Honeymoons
All of our Kenya beach hotels make for fabulous honeymoon settings, but we have specially labelled a few of our favourite, most romantic retreats that we think make the most perfect settings for your dream honeymoon in Kenya. Please note that due to local laws and customs, same sex honeymoons for men are not recommended in Kenya.

Kenya Beach Resort Weddings
Getting married in Kenya is a spectacular way to tie the knot. Look out for our ‘Wedding’ labelled Kenya beach hotels for our specially negotiated Kenya wedding packages. All of our Kenya wedding hotels also offer Renewal of Vows ceremonies and many also offer special offers and discounts, please see the individual pages for details.

Tailor Made Kenya Beach Holidays
Don’t forget that with Kuoni you can create your own dream Kenya beach holiday by customising your trip, choosing different combinations of nights, hotels and resorts. You can even combine other incredible destinations with
Kenya & Beyond.
•   Request a copy of our superb Africa brochure
•   Call our Personal Travel Experts on
01306 747002 who will be happy to talk you through your requirements and provide a personalised quotation
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Find out more about Kenya with our
Information and Facts.
Read our i-travel articles for more inspiration and ideas.

Time difference / local time

GMT +3 hours

Language

• English is understood by many people all over Kenya.
• On the predominantly Muslim coast, people speak Swahili, although some locals speak German, French and Italian.
• English is taught in schools all over the country, so there’s always someone who’ll understand, even in the remote bush.

Currency

• Shilling. • Major credit cards are widely accepted and traveller’s cheques can be changed at banks and hotels. • Make sure you carry change on safari.

Safety

• Kenya is usually considered among the safest countries in Africa, however tourists should take care, especially Nairobi and when arriving in the country.
• Common-sense rules apply - avoid dark backstreets at night and Nairobi’s sleazier bars and dance dives.
• Don’t flaunt jewellery or valuables or walk around with large sums of money.

Highlights

Fort Jesus
This 16th-century fort in the Old Town is the oldest fort in Africa. Built by the Portuguese, it’s now a national museum.

Diani Beach
Just south of Mombasa, this is a tropical paradise where palm-fringed, white-sand beaches stretch out into the blue sea. Coral reefs and tropical fish make it great for snorkelling.

Shimoni
This popular fishing village boasts relics of the slave trade and unspoilt coral gardens.

Funzi Island
This island is great for fishing and there’s a Marine National Park just off the coastline.

Marine National Park
Barter with the boat-boys and go snorkelling from a trip on the glass-bottom boat. There’s also a crocodile farm and snake park nearby.

Lamu Island
The Lamu archipelago is world-famous for its old houses, narrow streets, mosques and Swahili culture.

Passports and Visas

• You must have a full and valid 10-year passport with an expiry date at least 6 months after your arrival back in the UK.
• Brits need a visa, which you can get on arrival in Kenya or from the Kenyan Embassy before you travel (recommended).
• For more information, contact the Kenyan High Commission on 020 7636 2371.

Shopping

Browse Malindi’s four shopping plazas, each with its own open-air bar and restaurants; and haggle for bargains at the Swahili quarter’s market in the Old Town.

Flying time to destination

8½ hours to Nairobi; 10 hours to Mombasa via Nairobi

Eating/Drinking

Food
Feast on cheap spiny lobster, shrimps and prawns from the Indian Ocean, as well as excellent kingfish and swordfish.
• Tropical fruits include papaya, pineapple, mango and banana.
• African dishes are an acquired taste, but worth trying. Kukuma wiki na nyama is a sauté of spinach with meat; kuku wakupaka is spiced chicken; and irio is a Kikuyu mixture of mashed chickpeas, sweetcorn, pumpkin and potatoes served with meat or fish.
• There’s a good choice of South African wine available, and fresh coconut milk is a good cool pick-me-up in the heat of the day.

Drink
Although purified drinking water in hotels and lodges is safe, tap water isn’t. Bottled water is readily available.
• Heat exhaustion is a major hazard, so cover up in the sun and drink plenty of non-alcoholic liquid.

Good to know

Religion

Christianity

Dialling code
Mombasa +254 41
Malindi +254 42

Several vaccinations are advisable; particularly yellow fever and cholera, and you should take precautions against malaria. Contact your GP or a specialist vaccination centre.

Excursions

• Enjoy a sunset dhow cruise as you sip on the local drink, dower, before enjoying a fantastic lobster dinner.
• Explore the Shimba Rainforest bush on an overnight adventure, spotting a variety of wildlife and game.
• Malindi is great for fishing – you might catch barracuda, tuna and marlin.
• Snorkel in an underwater wonderland with dolphins and whale sharks.

Tipping

It’s customary to tip 10% of the restaurant bill unless a service charge is included.

Climate data for this region

Best time to visit

From January to March and July to September.

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