6 Days, 5 Nights Watamu Christmas Holidays
Overview
6 Days, 5 Nights Watamu Christmas Packages | 2024
The shoreline in Watamu features white sand beaches and offshore coral formations arranged in different bays and beaches; Garoda Beach, Turtle Bay, Blue Lagoon Bay, Watamu Bay, Ocean breeze, and Kanani reef and Jacaranda beach. They are protected as part of the Watamu Marine National Park. The Marine Park is considered one of the best snorkeling and diving areas on the coast of East Africa. It is also rated the third-best beach in Africa, for its crystal clear water and silver sand beaches.
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Tour Plan
Arrive via Malindi Airport or drive in from Mombasa/Safari stops, then transfer to your resort, boutique hotel, or private villa in Watamu. Settle in with a chilled welcome drink and soak in the view of turquoise waters and soft white sands. Enjoy a relaxed sunset walk on Watamu Beach, followed by a coastal-style dinner at your hotel or a charming local restaurant like Ocean Sports or Crab Shack Dabaso, surrounded by mangroves and starlight.
Start your day with a sunrise swim or beach yoga, then visit the Arabuko Sokoke Forest, home to rare birds and butterflies. Next, head to Gede Ruins, a mysterious 12th-century Swahili settlement surrounded by ancient baobab trees. Return for lunch and some beach time. In the afternoon, go for a sunset dhow cruise through Mida Creek with snacks and drinks—an unforgettable view of mangroves and golden skies.
After breakfast, head to the Watamu Marine National Park for a snorkeling trip. Explore vibrant coral reefs and swim with schools of tropical fish, turtles, and maybe even dolphins. Enjoy a seafood beach lunch back onshore and spend the afternoon lounging or paddleboarding. For dinner, try Amici Miei or Pilipan, offering world-class cuisine with a coastal twist and ocean views.
Celebrate Christmas in tropical style! Enjoy a special breakfast and attend a local church service if desired. Resorts and villas often host Christmas feasts featuring Swahili and international cuisines, with live music, cultural dances, beach games, and kids’ activities. Toast with sparkling wine, unwrap gifts with loved ones, and spend the day soaking up the sun or relaxing by the pool. End the day with a magical Christmas dinner under the stars, complete with festive décor and soft ocean breezes.
This day is for pure leisure—enjoy a spa treatment, beach reading, or a cooking class with a Swahili chef. If you're feeling adventurous, go kite surfing or visit the Bio-Ken Snake Park to learn about local conservation. For a peaceful afternoon, explore the Mida Creek boardwalk, then return for a sunset drink at a beachfront bar. Cap the evening with a private candle-lit dinner on the sand or a lively local music night.
Savor your last breakfast with an ocean view, then take a final dip in the sea or enjoy a morning stroll on the beach. After check-out, transfer to Malindi Airport or onward by road, leaving with sun-soaked memories and a heart full of Watamu’s peaceful Christmas spirit.