Kenya’s beaches are among the worlds best, with warm, clear water, soft sand and a constant refreshing sea breeze. Our calm seas are ideal for water sports, sailing, jet-skiing, windsurfing and kite surfing.

The key to these calm waters is the fringe of coral reefs that protect our shores. These reefs are home to a remarkable profusion of undersea life- which can be seen from a special glass bottom boat, or up close and personal by snorkellers and scuba divers.

But when you come to the coast, step back from the beach and discover all that the coast has to offer. This is the home of Swahili culture, and the monuments at Fort Jesus, Malindi and Gedi stand testament to some of our richest cultural heritage.

Lamu is a place unlike any other- a small island where history lives and breathes in the narrow streets of the stone town. There are coastal forests such as Arabuko Sokoke and Jadini- and wildlife reserves, from Dodori in the North to Shimba and Mwalanganji in the South. Mombasa is one of the most active and exotic ports on the African coast, with nightlife to match.

The coast experience is about more than just beaches.