Marine
Beach Activities
Leave room for beach activities and rest in Diani, or coastal relaxation on a Mauritius holiday. Selected itineraries balance planned excursions with time to enjoy the coast at a more relaxed pace.
Beach Activities
Leave room for beach activities and rest in Diani, or coastal relaxation on a Mauritius holiday. Selected itineraries balance planned excursions with time to enjoy the coast at a more relaxed pace.
The experience
Kenya’s coast and the wider Indian Ocean give a safari its second half. Swimming, snorkelling, dhow sailing, kite surfing and simply doing very little are all part of why so many itineraries finish by the water.
What is available depends on where you base yourself. Diani and Watamu have reef within easy reach, Lamu is built around dhows and tidal channels, and Mombasa and Malindi combine beach time with marine parks and old-town history.
Beach activities are usually arranged locally through your hotel or a licensed operator rather than bundled into the safari price. Treat them as additions to confirm, not inclusions to assume.
What to expect
Most activities run around the tide rather than the clock, so your hotel will advise the workable window on each day. Snorkelling and diving conditions vary with season, visibility and swell.
Marine park entry fees, equipment hire and boat charges are typically payable locally. Ask what is included before you book an excursion, particularly on glass-bottom boat and snorkelling trips.
Who it suits
- Travellers finishing a safari with time by the ocean
- Families and couples who want unstructured days after the bush
Where to experience it
The destinations in our catalogue where this runs. Open one for its landscapes, places to stay and the journeys that include it.
In pictures
Scenes from the destinations and camps connected to this experience.
Journeys featuring this experience
Itineraries in our collection that already build this in. Each one sets out its destinations, transfers, stays and inclusions.
- From $100
- Per Person
- 1 Days
Exploring the vibrant underwater world of the Watamu Marine National Park offers a refreshing escape into nature. This guided.
Destinations:
Watamu Marine National Park | Coral Gardens | Watamu/Malindi Coastline
- From $90
- Per Person
Mombasa’s coastal waters offer a calm and vibrant introduction to Kenya’s marine life. This day trip is designed for.
Destinations:
Mombasa Marine National Park and Reserve
- From $2,110
- Per Person Sharing
- 9 Days
A classic journey across Kenya connects the grand elephant country with the soft white sands of the Indian Ocean..
Destinations:
Amboseli National Park | Tsavo West National Park | Tsavo East National Park | Mombasa (Diani Beach)
- From $100
- Per Person
- 1 Days
Wasini Island and Kisite Marine Park offer a vibrant coastal escape where the focus is on marine life and.
Destinations:
Kisite-Mpunguti Marine National Park | Wasini Island
Places to stay nearby
Camps, lodges and hotels close enough to make this straightforward to arrange around your other plans.
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Fitness Center
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Kids-Friendly
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Laundry Services
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Restaurant
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Room Service
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Spa & Wellness
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Swimming Pool
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Wifi
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Family Rooms
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Fitness Center
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Kids-Friendly
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Restaurant
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Room Service
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Spa & Wellness
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Swimming Pool
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Wifi
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24Hr Front Desk
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Airport Shuttle
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Bar / Lounge
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Beach Access
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Eco-Friendly
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Family Rooms
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Fitness Center
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Free Parking
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Beach Access
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Conference Facilities
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Fitness Center
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Free Parking
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Kids-Friendly
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Restaurant
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Room Service
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Spa & Wellness
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Swimming Pool
Timing and arrangements
The coast works year round, with the clearest water generally outside the heaviest rains. If snorkelling or diving matters to you, tell us when you are travelling and we will set out realistic expectations for visibility.
How long to allow: Half-day and full-day options, operator confirmed
Check the activity, location, season and inclusions against your chosen itinerary. An experience described here is not automatically included in every safari.
Before you book
The details that help you decide whether this belongs in your itinerary.
Is this included in every safari?
No. Check your chosen itinerary and final proposal. Optional activities, separate excursions and local operator arrangements should be confirmed before you book.
Where can I arrange beach activities?
The linked destinations below show the places supported by JohnBow’s existing catalogue for this experience. Tell us which destination and dates you are considering so we can confirm the actual activity, operator and inclusions.
How long should I allow?
Half-day and full-day options, operator confirmed. Check how the activity fits with your accommodation, other excursions and transfers when planning the day.
How do I add it to my itinerary?
Mention this experience in your enquiry, together with your dates, party size and chosen route. We will discuss the relevant programme and make its inclusions clear in the proposal.