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OUTDOOR FUN

Activities in and Around Watamu

Restaurants

Discover the diverse range of over 30 restaurants and eateries. Whether you’re in the mood for fresh seafood, international cuisine, or traditional Swahili flavours, Watamu’s dining scene has something for everyone. You can order some takeout or dine-in

Mama Kuku Cafe

Cayo Lounge

Crabshack

G.K Palms

Hemmingways Hotel

Marafiki Beach Bar

Visiwa Hotel

Ocean Sports Hotel

Nadia’s Chinese Corner

Papa Remo Beach Bar

Pilipan

Prawns Lake Conservation Trust

Lichthaus Bar by Temple Point

Hosteria Romana


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Water Sports Activities

Fishing

Diving & Scuba Diving

Snorkelling

Canoeing

Stand Up Paddle Boarding

Knee Boarding

Parasailing

Surfing

Sailing

Kite Surfing

Wake Boarding

Swimming

Kayaking

Deep Sea Fishing

Water Skiing

Water Polo

Wind Surfing

Skim Boarding

Book your stay at Banana House Villas and enjoy easy access to thrilling water sports activities. Contact us now to reserve your villa and start planning your unforgettable coastal getaway!


Night Life

While Watamu is renowned for its stunning beaches and daytime activities, the fun doesn’t stop when the sun goes down. We have beach bars that offer beach parties, live music, great cocktails or just fancy starlit dinners. Watamu’s nightlife is as vibrant as the day.

Blue Marlin Beach Bar

Hemmingways

Klub Kalahari

Papa Remo Beach Bar

Litchaus Bar

Tree House


Adventure & Tours

Watamu’s prime location on the Kenyan coast provides an excellent starting point for unforgettable adventures.

City Tours – Malindi, Mombasa & Diani

Safari Blue – Marine Tour – Snorkeling, Seafood Lunch, Island Tour

Tsavo Safaris – 1 to 3-Day Safari Adventures

Malindi, Robinson Island and Marafa Hell’s Kitchen Tour

Mida Creek Sunset Dhow Cruise

Hump Back Whale watching (5-8 hours) Seasonal (July/October) 

Swimming with dolphins

Local Attractions

Gede Ruins

Bio-Ken Snake Park

Marafa Hell’s Kitchen Canyon

Waka Waka Island

Bike Excursions

Whether you’re craving the wind in your hair on a classic bike or zipping around effortlessly on an e-bike, we’ve got you covered. Embark on thrilling bike tours, explore hidden gems on boat tours, conquer scenic bike trails, or indulge in unforgettable day excursions.

Get ready to explore Watamu on a Bike.

Watamu Bikes

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