Most Beautiful Beaches In Kenya

Most Beautiful Beaches In Kenya

Kenya has been much in the news over the last few weeks for the wrong reasons. A sad and tragic terrorist attack has impacted the country's image. This is doubly unfortunate as Kenya remains the most popular of all tourist destinations in East Africa, and as most visitors will attest, their holiday was perfect and trouble-free.

The combination of going on safari and then relaxing on the beach is alluring, and with its spectacular Indian Ocean coastline, there is much to choose from. In no particular order and with much thought from our team, these are our picks of the most beautiful beaches in Kenya:

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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

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  • Serena Beach Hotel

    Serena Beach Hotel is set back from the powder-white sands and shimmering waters of the Mombasa National Marine Park, the hotel décor blends the time-honoured intricacy of Swahili carving with the jewelled glow of Arabian lanterns.

    Serena is one of the more popular beach resorts due to located and service levels. Scuba diving here is spectacular.

  • Sweetwaters Serena Camp

    Sweetwaters Serena Camp in the Laikipia, with 39 thatched and tented rooms is one of only four private game reserves in Kenya, Ol Pejeta near Mount Kenya excels in the provision of privileged seclusion and private game viewing.

  • Tortilis Camp

    Elewana Tortilis Camp is a magical escape from the hustle and bustle of modern life. The safari camp is located just outside the Amboseli National Park in an unspoilt woodland.

    Elewana Tortilis Camp offers up views out across the plains with Mt Kilimanjaro as a backdrop.

  • Sarova Shaba Game Lodge

    Sarova Shaba Game Lodge offers a unique experience that extends beyond game drives in the reserve, a plethora of activities to indulge in from bird watching to camel safaris to the viewing deck along the river to feed and watch crocodiles.

  • Serian Camp

    Alex Walker's Serian Camp, a small and private safari camp option found deep in the heart of the famed Mara North Conservancy.

    Serian Camp, located within a forested area on the famous Mara River banks, has only five tented suites available, ensuring an intimate safari experience.

  • Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp

    A quintessential classic safari experience awaits all guests when staying at AndBeyond Kichwa Tembo Tented Camp, with sweeping views out across the surrounding plains and the Sabaringo River.

    A fantastic option for single travellers, couples, families and small groups.

  • Mara Sarova Game Camp

    Mara Sarova Game Camp is located within the Maasai Mara Game Reserve, 75 tents capture the true spirit of the Kenyan wild, in Kenya's richest game reserve, renown for its annual wildebeest migration, Big Five and hot air balloon safaris.

    One of the better safari camps for those on a budget.

  • Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge

    Kilaguni Serena Safari Lodge is located on a ridge that commands magnificent sweeping views of the Chyulu Hills at the foot of Mount Kilimanjaro.

    Kilaguni was the first safari lodge ever to be built in Tsavo West National Park and has long been a favourite of tourists by offer outstanding game drives.