Watamu Marine National Park

Watamu Marine National Park protects 10 square kilometres of coral reef, seagrass meadows, and sandy channels within the larger Malindi-Watamu Marine Protected Area. The park's coral gardens are accessible by glass-bottom boat or snorkel from any of Watamu's beaches, with colourful reef fish, sea stars, and octopus visible in just 2-3 metres of water. The deeper outer reef supports larger species including green turtles, reef sharks, and barracuda. Kayaking through the park's tidal creeks at high tide offers a quieter perspective, paddling over submerged coral heads alongside feeding herons and kingfishers.