"In Swahili, Watamu means 'home of the sweet people'. The beaches in this town are delicious, too, with sugary sand all along the shoreline."

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Burudani House benefits from a small secluded bay right in front of the house which is accessed by a set of stairs through a wooden gate. When the tide is low, you can stroll to Watamu's 'short beach' or explore the rockpools full of marine life. A longer walk will take you to Turtle Bay and an incredible stretch of powdery white sand. With aquamarine waters under a warm African sun, this is a place of pure tropical indulgence.

Known for its unique, relaxed and laid back way of life, Watamu welcomes visitors seeking to chill out, explore and enjoy the wonders that it has to offer.

Watamu is a small peaceful village on the Kenya coast about a hundred kilometres north of Mombasa. Situated on a peninsula marking the entrance of Mida Creek, the village lies between pristine beaches and tropical rainforest and is surrounded by numerous bays and lagoons. The coastline here is fringed with coral reef which keeps our waters calm and beautifully clear.

From snorkelling in the Watamu Marine National Park to wildlife watching in the Arabuko Sokoke forest, visiting the Gede Ruins or canoeing through the mangroves, there is so much to see and do on these shores. 

For more information about Watamu, what activities are on offer, how to get to the village and so on, please visit the Wonders of Watamu website by clicking on this link. 

Or find out the top activities as voted by Lonely Planet and Trip Advisor by clicking on the logos below.

"I never knew of a morning in Africa when I woke up and was not happy."

ERNEST HEMINGWAY -who came to these shores in 1934