Kenya · Snorkelling

Full-Day Snorkeling Tour in Watamu with Mida Creek Birdlife

1 Day Round trip from Watamu Beach Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights
  • 01 Snorkel in Watamu's waters and see stunning marine life
  • 02 Visit Mida Creek, a 32-square-kilometre wetland between Watamu and the main Mombasa road
  • 03 Look out for migratory birds such as Yellow-billed Storks, Herons, and Flamingoes
  • 04 Relax on board while viewing nine species of mangroves and the sunset

Enjoy a budget domestic snorkeling and creek tour in Watamu, combining marine life encounters with time at Mida Creek. Snorkel to see the stunning marine life, then head to this 32-square-kilometre creek known for migratory birds such as Yellow-billed Storks, Herons, and Flamingoes. You can also relax on board while viewing the nine species of mangroves and the sunset with delicious snacks and drinks.

Enjoy a trip to Mida Creek, a place well known for migratory birds like Yellow-Billed Storks, Herons, Flamingoes, and many more.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 1 Day
Tour type Shared
Activity level Easy
Accommodation Not included
Transport Included
Wheelchair access Not applicable
City Watamu
Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Snorkeling and Mida Creek Birdwatching

  • You will start the excursion by snorkelling and seeing the stunning marine life.
  • Later, you will visit Mida Creek, which spreads over 32 square kilometers between Watamu and the main Mombasa road. Its extensive mangrove forest, warm shallow water, and significant area of mud flats attract a wide variety of birds.
  • Enjoy a trip to Mida Creek, a place well known for migratory birds like Yellow-Billed Storks, Herons, Flamingoes, and many more. Or simply relax on board, viewing the nine species of mangroves or the sunset with delicious snacks and drinks.
Watamu, Mida Creek, nine species of mangroves

Where this trip takes you

Watamu, Mida Creek, nine species of mangroves

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map
Round trip from Watamu Beach 1 city · 1 Day

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

  • Entrance fee to the Marine Park
  • Activities fee for snorkeling and swimming
  • Soft drinks and seafood
  • Pickup and drop-off to your hotel

What's Not Included

  • Drinks, for example, alcohol
  • Tips/gratuities

What to bring

  • Camera
  • Swimming costumes

Know before you go

  • This is a creek and snorkeling tour where you join other people.

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point
Watamu Marine Association, Watamu, Kenya
Tour start
Watamu Beach, Kenya
Tour ends at the same location as the start point.
End of the journey

Your 1 day finishes where it began, in Watamu Beach.

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