Malindi Watamu full day trip excursion explores the main tourist attractions of Malindi and Watamu.

Our tour begins after breakfast at our hotel in Malindi where start with a visit of Malindi Town, an idyllic seaside town that is deeply rooted in a colorful history that began in 1498 when Vasco de Gama first visited the location.

From the winding streets to the centuries-old houses, you will see the story of Malindi unfold before your eyes.

We take a tour to enjoy the colors and smell typically African through the old market area, stalls of spices, heaps of pineapples and watermelons, the jewelry shops in semiprecious stones, local crafts in wood, soapstone and batik.

One of the most prominent landmarks on the tour of Malindi is the Church of St. Francis Xavier, one of the oldest in East Africa that is situated near the Vasco de Gama Pillar.

You also visit the Juma Mosque and learn about the unfortunate use of the structure for slave trading until the late nineteenth century.

A visit to the ruins of Gedi near Watamu takes you to the site of an abandoned coastal town that is surrounded by an intriguing mystery that lies within the remains of mosques, houses and other archaeological finds.

Your touring time at Gedi includes tombs, the king's palace, artifacts and a sunken court.

Enjoy sea food and coastal cuisine lunch in Watamu.

Your Malindi day excursion also includes a glass bottom boat ride in the Malindi Marine Park where you look into the depths of the Indian Ocean to observe marine life in a natural setting and snorkeling can also be arranged.

Alterantively we could take a canoe trip into the mangrove forest or take a cultural tour and visit the reptile park at Mida Creek, Watamu.

2 Days 1 Night Tanzania Luxury Flying Safaris: Safaris by Air in Tanzania not only saves a considerable amount of time, but provides travelers with the added benefit of viewing some of the most spectacular regions of Tanzania in from air perspective.

Tanzania Flying Safaris involve flying by light aircraft to various safari hotels and lodges exploring different regions of a Tanzania.

Our 1 night fly-in safaris in Tanzania are perfect for guests who have limited time or those looking for great wildlife viewing without spending a long time travelling by road between parks.

These safaris use shared 4×4 vehicles provided by the lodges and camps whilst in the bush for transfers and game viewing. Our 2 days 1 night fly-in safaris can be for as short as two nights or extended for several days. 

You can fly to the Serengeti, Zanzibar, Lake Manyara, Selous and many other popular parks in Tanzania.

Malindi Museum Day Tour combines a visit of the Malindi Museum, a stroll through Malindi’ old town, a visit Vasco da Gama’s pillar and the Portuguese chapel built before St. Francis Xavier visited Malindi in 1542.

Malindi Museum is located east of Malindi town, next to Uhuru gardens on Uhuru road, along the seafront and a few meters from Malindi jetty and Fish Market.

The museum doubles as an information centre where visitors are able to find more information on attractions and happenings in Malindi.

Malindi Museum building is dubbed as “House of Columns” and is believed to have been built by local traders and acted as a hospital until 1952 and then as the Malindi Fisheries Office.

Sir Richard Leakey then handed over the building to the National Museums of Kenya in 1999.

With life-size models of humans, houses, musical instruments as well as household instruments, the Malindi museum is indeed a reservoir of Swahili history.

There are also lots of written historical facts which are framed on the walls within the building.

Many exhibits in the museum tell the story of Malindi especially the cast of a coelacanth fish which was caught off the coast of Malindi in 2001.

The earliest coelacanth fossils date back 400 million years ago.

Tusitiri Enasoit Dhow Private Sailing Day Trips Lamu Island: Tusitiri Dhow (Enasoit) is an luxurious 50 feet traditional wooden sailing and adventure Dhow hired on exclusive basis for half day and 1 day excursions around Lamu.

The dhow is also available for multi-day sailing safaris. Tusitiri Dhow accommodates up to 10 guests and is located in Lamu; on the north Kenyan coast.

The Dhow can be accessed from Lamu Island, Kenya. Nairobi to Lamu is a 1.5 hour flight by private charter or daily schedule flights. Guests will be met and collected at Lamu Airport for the short speedboat transfer to Tusitiri.

All excursions are booked on exclusive basis and are tailor-made for each booking depending on guests interests as well as the seasons and the tides.

The private dhow is available for booking from August through March however inquiries for the first half of April and the second half of July will be considered on request.

Tusitiri Dhow provides a charming and unusual base for exploring and enjoying the activities available on the Lamu Archipelago Island.

These Islands include Pate Island, Manda Island, Lamu Island, Manda Toto and Kiwayu which lies in the Kiunga Marine National Reserve.

During Tusitiri’s Dhow operating season the Kenya coast is hot and mainly dry. Clothing should be light-weight, with a sweater or wrap for the cooler evenings.

Visitors are encouraged to cover their arms, legs and shoulders when visiting towns or villages in this mainly Muslim area. Bring along sun-glasses, sun block, a hat, swim wear, shorts, long sleeved shirts, and shoes that may be worn in the water.

* Snorkel the reefs between the islands
* Walk and relax on the pristine beaches
* Kayak in the quiet lagoons and mangrove creeks
* Water ski or wake board behind Tusitiri’s speed boat
* Have picnics, ‘sun-downers’ or ‘moon-risers’ in selected beautiful spots
* Sail between the islands on Tusitiri Dhow or on the smaller traditional ‘jahazi’
* Simply enjoy the quiet calm on board while moored in a secluded bay or lagoon
* Spend the day (or just a few hours) deep sea fishing, guided by an experienced crew
* Wander the narrow streets of Lamu old town and Shela village for shopping and sightseeing
* Visit some of the ancient Lamu Island ruins and learn about the history of the area such as Takwa and Manda Town (both on Manda Island) and Shanga (on Pate Island)

Tana River Delta day trip Lamu tours is a guided excursion to the Tana River Delta Conservation Area and a visit of Kipini town, a small fishing village where Tana River meets the Ocean.

The tour takes about 1 ½ hours one way by boat from Manda Island, Lamu to the River Delta and includes fishing on the estuary, fascinating bird and animal watching.

The Tana River Delta is a vast triangle of land coverning 50,000 hectares and runs from Garsen in the north, Kipini in the east and the Malindi road in the south and west.

The Tana River, Kenya’s longest river, (700 km's) and begins its long journey on the slopes of Mt Kenya flowing south to Garissa in the dry northeast and meets the Indian Ocean just south of Lamu in a magnificent River Delta.

The delta of the Tana River a vast patchwork of palm savanna, seasonally flooded grassland, forest fragments, lakes, mangroves, sand dunes, beaches and the river itself.

This ecosystem supports several communities and enormous numbers of livestock, wildlife and over 350 species of birds.

The river boasts more than 40 recorded fish species and this rich environment is a haven for elephant, lion, buffalo, crocodile, antelopes, primates, over 800 hippos, rare sharks and reptiles, including the Tana writhing skink.

Takwa Ruins Manda Island Historical Day Tour Lamu is an excursion to a historical site called the Takwa settlement situated on the south side of Manda Island, in the Lamu District in the coastal province of Kenya.

Manda Island where Takwa ruins are found is one of the 4 main Islands of the Lamu archipelago. The others are Lamu Island, Pate Island and Kiwayu Island.

Takwa settlement is an ancient Swahili village on Manda Island and was founded around year 15th century and was abandoned in the 17th century due to salination of the once fresh water and endless fighting between the Takwa and Pate people.

The ruins were first excavated by James Kirkman in 1951, then in 1972 more clearing of the site was done under the supervision of James de Vere Allen.

They were gazetted as a National Monument in 1982. The ruins nest amidst giant baobab trees.

The Great Mosque at Takwa is relatively well preserved. The other structure remaining of importance is the Pillar Tomb, which has an inscription with the date of 1681 -1682.

Manda Island is a 30-minute boat ride from neighboring Lamu (9.2 km's away). Once you arrive at the ruins, the guided adventure begins with a walk across a raised walkway, above the mangroves.

Once you get to the ruins you will get a guided tour and information about the history behind the village buildings, which are mostly ruins.

Later you walk to see the coastline to see stunning view of the ocean from a sand dune.

This is a half day trip and it can be organized by speed boat and by dhow (30 minutes), depending on the tide level.

Notes
* Takwa Ruins is a historical site owned and managed by the National Museums of Kenya

Takwa Ruins Manda Island Historical Day Tour Lamu Rates Includes:
* Picnic lunch is optional
* All applicable entrance fees
* Return boat transfers from Lamu Island, Kiwayu Island or Manda Island

Takwa Ruins Manda Island Historical Day Tour Lamu Rates Do Not Include
* International Airfare
* Cost of obtaining passport and visas
* Gratuity for your professional boat driver guide
* Personal expenses such traveling insurance, excess baggage fee, communication charges that include, laundry, emails, faxes and phone calls beverages including luxury champagne, luxury spirits, beer, wines during meals or meals not indicated in the itinerary