Most Beautiful Beaches In Kenya

Discover Kenya's Spectacular Beaches: A Journey Beyond Safari

Kenya's Indian Ocean coastline is one of Africa's most spectacular — a seemingly endless ribbon of white coral sand, turquoise warm water and swaying palm trees that stretches from the Tanzanian border in the south to the ancient archipelago of Lamu in the north. The combination of a classic Kenya safari followed by a few days on the beach is, in our view, one of the finest holiday combinations on the entire continent.

Here are our picks of the most beautiful beaches in Kenya — in no particular order, and each one worthy of a visit in its own right.

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Best Beaches in Kenya

1. Galu Beach. Directly south of Diani beach and Mombasa lies one of the most amazing beaches in the world. Crystal clear blue water, fine white sand and, for the most part, fairly empty. This lack of crowds translates into fewer people hassling you for massages or buying trinkets, and you will also not be hard-pressed to find a reclining sunbed under one of the permanent umbrellas.
2. Watamu Beach. Directly south of Malindi, Watamu is renowned for its wonderful white sand beach. It is also protected as part of the Watamu National Marine Park. The white sandy beaches and islands become hills when the tide is low, making this place unique. The lack of infrastructure adds to the allure of an isolated and wild beach location.
3. Malindi Beach. Malindi is famed for coral reefs that lie just 1,000 feet off its shore. Game fishing, surfing, and simply relaxing on the vast expanses of white sand are the principal activities, as well as visiting the old town of Malindi when you are so inclined.
4. Chale Island. Just off Diani beach, you will find the tiny Chale Island. It is a wilderness island with colobus monkeys adding to the atmosphere, and walking at low tide a key ingredient. If you don't scare them, you will be surrounded by hundreds of small hermit crabs on the small coral beach. This is as near you will get to a Robinson Crusoe type environment.
5. Manda Island. Part of the Lamu archipelago, it is known for its abandoned 9th-century ruins and excavations and a pristine natural environment of white sand and desert island beauty.
6. Diani Beach. South of Mombasa lies probably the most famous of all Kenya's beaches. This 10-kilometre long beach allows you long walks as well as diving on the coral reefs. Black-and-white colobus monkeys add an exotic touch. There are many first-class hotels and restaurants.

Most beautiful beaches in Kenya by the Team at Uyaphi.com