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.

Eastern Kenya is well known by anyone who has ever driven from Nairobi to the coast- but why not try exploring away from the main road?

This beautiful area is the vast twin Tsavo National Parks- a wilderness the size of Jamaica. Amongst all that space you’ll find a range of accommodation options to suit everyone- making this ideal for a safari stopover en route to the coast or the city.

If you’re looking to go further afield, head for the hills- both the Chyulu and Taita Hills are high green, and offer stunning views of Kilimanjaro. Along the way, Ukambani is an excellent place to shop for Kenya’s finest woodcarving.

Kenya’s wild arid North is perfect for those looking to really get away from it all. From the baking desert plains to the wild shores of Lake Turkana, this is real adventure country.

Take a front row seat at Kenya’s wildest race- the Maralal Camel Derby, or visit the beautiful Samburu and Shaba National Reserves, home to many rare Northern Species.

In the beautiful Laikipia Plateau and the Matthews Ranges, you’ll find stunning lodges and camps owned and run by local communities that offer the last word in luxury in the wild- and a great opportunity to get to know some of Kenya’s least known cultures.