Title: 10 TOP Things to Do in Watamu April 2026 | Expedia.ca [Hotels in Watamu](https://expedia.ca/Watamu-Hotels.d177925.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Watamu](https://expedia.ca/Cheap-Flights-To-Watamu.d177925.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Watamu Car Rentals](https://expedia.ca/Car-Rentals-In-Watamu.d177925.Car-Rental-Guide)[Watamu Vacation Packages](https://expedia.ca/Watamu.d177925.Destination-Travel-Guides) # What to do in Watamu ## Activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Watamu Types of activities [Watamu travel guide](https://expedia.ca/Watamu.dx177925) ![Malindi Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177925/6f001a66-c331-4ce2-857f-89823e763dd3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Malindi Beach](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177925/3ab60397-c900-4e20-bf45-d368c42e721d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Watamu Bay Beach, Watamu, Kilifi County, Kenya](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177925/26991991-1703-4fca-b52c-a914c6f10f0c.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Beach view in Watamu, Kenya, Africa.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177925/56df2cd4-56c3-4a56-9a07-916a45e674ac.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Chair and green trees on a white sand beach. Watamu, Kenya - Africa.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/177925/3032f0a8-d51f-40c1-b368-cc531413331a.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Watamu Attractions Let Expedia help you experience the best that Watamu has to offer! If you’re looking for fun itinerary ideas, we can provide you with a list of the top sightseeing attractions, as well as helping you to find unmissable activities. Whether you’re travelling with your family, planning a romantic trip with your loved one, or visiting on business, we’ll make it easy to plan an unforgettable holiday that checks all the boxes. #### Activities and Tours Watamu is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay, and make it a breeze to explore the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in Watamu to make sure that you enjoy your experience to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind. If you’re planning a visit, why not check out our handy guides to places of interest in the area? You can browse lists of things to do, learn about the most popular attractions, and get help with planning the details of your trip. Expedia makes it easy for you to check out all the top sights. #### Watamu Attractions Expedia has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions to keep you entertained. In addition to scheduling local tours, booking reservations and scoring advance event tickets, Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, all on one consolidated travel itinerary, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of Watamu. Looking for things to do can be time consuming, but we can take the hassle out of planning your holiday. Whether you’re looking to get active in the great outdoors, sample the cuisine or catch up with the vibrant local culture, our guides to Watamu attractions ensure that you’ll have a successful trip, whatever the season. --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself Members save % or more when you book activities. --- ### Most fun & popular experiences in Watamu ### Tours & day trips [See all 35 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=177925&location=Watamu&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) ![3 Days Maasai Mara By Flight from Mombasa/Diani (min 2 Pax)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/1047668/be5cc990-6448-4bb2-b15f-0b2a291049c7.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 3 Days Maasai Mara By Flight from Mombasa/Diani (min 2 Pax) 3d CA $3,068 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/3-days-maasai-mara-by-flight-from-mombasa-diani-min-2-pax.a1047668.activity-details?&rid=177925&location=Watamu&swp=off) ![Watamu: Marine Park Snorkelling and Dolphin Spotting Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52014084/55342ddb-ec8d-47e2-8a66-c9ca2513a90c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Watamu: Marine Park Snorkelling and Dolphin Spotting Tour 8h 6/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available CA $160 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/watamu-marine-park-snorkelling-and-dolphin-spotting-tour.a52014084.activity-details?&rid=177925&location=Watamu&swp=off) ![Watamu: tours and excursions](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47793553/54db2c07-3d75-4904-8e80-6bbef82fdac5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Watamu: tours and excursions Free cancellation available CA $96 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/watamu-tours-and-excursions.a47793553.activity-details?&rid=177925&location=Watamu&swp=off) ![Private Studio Session on African Material Histories](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52076483/89eed555-e778-4aeb-b3bd-fc9a990e34e9.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Studio Session on African Material Histories 1h Free cancellation available CA $35 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/private-studio-session-on-african-material-histories.a52076483.activity-details?&rid=177925&location=Watamu&swp=off) ![Watamu: Mida Creek Mangrove & Birdwatching Tour w/Boat Ride](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51762864/6e2b65c9-dc91-4d28-b140-36c6c9a8745b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Watamu: Mida Creek Mangrove & Birdwatching Tour w/Boat Ride 6h Free cancellation available CA $169 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/watamu-mida-creek-mangrove-birdwatching-tour-w-boat-ride.a51762864.activity-details?&rid=177925&location=Watamu&swp=off) ![Safari blue](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5132283/502fa207-1bb0-4ddb-b6ad-87cbd569bfe5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Safari blue 7h Free cancellation available CA $163 includes taxes & fees per senior [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/safari-blue.a5132283.activity-details?&rid=177925&location=Watamu&swp=off) ![Malindi: Full-Day City Highlights Tour with Gede Ruins](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45168097/5df46826-b54a-4c62-ba4d-c5f5c624b139.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Malindi: Full-Day City Highlights Tour with Gede Ruins 11h Free cancellation available CA $254 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/malindi-full-day-city-highlights-tour-with-gede-ruins.a45168097.activity-details?&rid=177925&location=Watamu&swp=off) ![2 Day Watamu/Malindi to Tsavo East safari using a 4x4 Jeep](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/50168033/22a87e9a-14ca-4f73-8266-bccd5d51ee60.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### 2 Day Watamu/Malindi to Tsavo East safari using a 4x4 Jeep 2d Free cancellation available CA $1,262 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/2-day-watamu-malindi-to-tsavo-east-safari-using-a-4x4-jeep.a50168033.activity-details?&rid=177925&location=Watamu&swp=off) ![Malindi: Mijikenda Village Tour with Dance and Rituals](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52058725/9613ff53-0159-468e-972a-97ed8281ec6a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Malindi: Mijikenda Village Tour with Dance and Rituals 3h 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available CA $61 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/malindi-mijikenda-village-tour-with-dance-and-rituals.a52058725.activity-details?&rid=177925&location=Watamu&swp=off) ![Full Day Private Safari Blue Tour from Malindi](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/45889197/01033f2c-5686-45d4-9a66-83ab44415c5c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Full Day Private Safari Blue Tour from Malindi 10h 2/10 1 verified review Free cancellation available CA $279 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-private-safari-blue-tour-from-malindi.a45889197.activity-details?&rid=177925&location=Watamu&swp=off) ### Food, drink & nightlife [See all 5 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=177925&location=Watamu&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) ![Malindi: Mijikenda Village Tour with Dance and Rituals](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52058725/9613ff53-0159-468e-972a-97ed8281ec6a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Malindi: Mijikenda Village Tour with Dance and Rituals 3h 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available CA $61 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/malindi-mijikenda-village-tour-with-dance-and-rituals.a52058725.activity-details?&rid=177925&location=Watamu&swp=off) ![Nairobi: Purple Tea Farm Tour with Pickup & Lunch](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52070220/cac01667-ef5a-409a-bb42-bb63416bfb4f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Nairobi: Purple Tea Farm Tour with Pickup & Lunch 8h Free cancellation available CA $139 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/nairobi-purple-tea-farm-tour-with-pickup-lunch.a52070220.activity-details?&rid=177925&location=Watamu&swp=off) ![Watamu: Learn Kenyan Cusine with Jonathan](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51884627/578ed6c7-3088-46a1-9e56-50b3f5a6bda2.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Watamu: Learn Kenyan Cusine with Jonathan 2h 10/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available CA $32 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/watamu-learn-kenyan-cusine-with-jonathan.a51884627.activity-details?&rid=177925&location=Watamu&swp=off) ![Malindi: Gede Ruins, Watamu, and Malindi City Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51767583/7aea42ef-a0b9-49d0-8db4-79280496cd2b.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Malindi: Gede Ruins, Watamu, and Malindi City Tour 10h Free cancellation available CA $230 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/malindi-gede-ruins-watamu-and-malindi-city-tour.a51767583.activity-details?&rid=177925&location=Watamu&swp=off) ![Nairobi: Kiambethu Tea Farm Guided Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51993065/88c8bc2a-4587-4027-85ea-a1bbf6c18d5f.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Nairobi: Kiambethu Tea Farm Guided Tour 4h Free cancellation available CA $139 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/nairobi-kiambethu-tea-farm-guided-tour.a51993065.activity-details?&rid=177925&location=Watamu&swp=off) ### Water activities [See all 3 activities](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/search?&rid=177925&location=Watamu&filter.categories=Wateractivities) ![Watamu: Marine Park Snorkelling and Dolphin Spotting Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/52014084/55342ddb-ec8d-47e2-8a66-c9ca2513a90c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Watamu: Marine Park Snorkelling and Dolphin Spotting Tour 8h 6/10 1 GetYourGuide review Free cancellation available CA $160 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/watamu-marine-park-snorkelling-and-dolphin-spotting-tour.a52014084.activity-details?&rid=177925&location=Watamu&swp=off) ![Watamu: tours and excursions](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/47793553/54db2c07-3d75-4904-8e80-6bbef82fdac5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Watamu: tours and excursions Free cancellation available CA $96 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/watamu-tours-and-excursions.a47793553.activity-details?&rid=177925&location=Watamu&swp=off) ![Diani Beach: Guided Motorcycle Tour with Snorkelling](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/51984890/2e59a5e4-ba8c-44f2-ac5c-2927841556d5.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Diani Beach: Guided Motorcycle Tour with Snorkelling 6h Free cancellation available CA $180 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do/diani-beach-guided-motorcycle-tour-with-snorkelling.a51984890.activity-details?&rid=177925&location=Watamu&swp=off) ## Recommended things to do in Watamu | Number of things to do | 37 | | ------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Cheapest thing to do on Expedia | [Sunset Mangrove Canoe Tour with Coconut Drink](/things-to-do/mida-creek-boardwalk-and-canoa-ride.a1810319.activity-details): CA $31 | | Top 5 things to do | [Nairobi: Purple Tea Farm Tour with Pickup & Lunch](/things-to-do/nairobi-purple-tea-farm-tour-with-pickup-lunch.a52070220.activity-details)[Safari blue](/things-to-do/safari-blue.a5132283.activity-details)[Watamu: Marine Park Snorkelling and Dolphin Spotting Tour](/things-to-do/watamu-marine-park-snorkelling-and-dolphin-spotting-tour.a52014084.activity-details)[Full Day Private Safari Blue Tour from Malindi](/things-to-do/full-day-private-safari-blue-tour-from-malindi.a45889197.activity-details)[Watamu: Learn Kenyan Cusine with Jonathan](/things-to-do/watamu-learn-kenyan-cusine-with-jonathan.a51884627.activity-details) | | Half-day tours | [Watamu: Learn Kenyan Cusine with Jonathan](/things-to-do/watamu-learn-kenyan-cusine-with-jonathan.a51884627.activity-details)[Malindi: Mijikenda Village Tour with Dance and Rituals](/things-to-do/malindi-mijikenda-village-tour-with-dance-and-rituals.a52058725.activity-details)[Diani Beach: Private African Pool Map Guided Tour](/things-to-do/diani-beach-private-african-pool-map-guided-tour.a51864314.activity-details)[Private Studio Session on African Material Histories](/things-to-do/private-studio-session-on-african-material-histories.a52076483.activity-details)[Sunset Mangrove Canoe Tour with Coconut Drink](/things-to-do/mida-creek-boardwalk-and-canoa-ride.a1810319.activity-details) | | With kids | [Nairobi: Purple Tea Farm Tour with Pickup & Lunch](/things-to-do/nairobi-purple-tea-farm-tour-with-pickup-lunch.a52070220.activity-details)[Full Day Private Safari Blue Tour from Malindi](/things-to-do/full-day-private-safari-blue-tour-from-malindi.a45889197.activity-details)[Watamu: Learn Kenyan Cusine with Jonathan](/things-to-do/watamu-learn-kenyan-cusine-with-jonathan.a51884627.activity-details)[Nairobi:Karen Blixen Museum Tour Cultural Experience](/things-to-do/nairobi-karen-blixen-museum-tour-cultural-experience.a51929195.activity-details)[Mida Creek: Mangrove Forest and Lagoon Guided Tour Malindi](/things-to-do/mida-creek-mangrove-forest-and-lagoon-guided-tour-malindi.a52158115.activity-details) | ## What to do in Watamu --- ### Discover the most popular places to visit in Watamu ![655566604](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6101810/cef1a239-8f88-465c-b2ec-5cdfb08c2716.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Watamu Beach Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Watamu Beach during your travels in Watamu? Wander the seaside and parks while you're in the area. [](https://expedia.ca/Watamu-Beach-Watamu.d6101810.Vacation-Attraction) #### Mida Creek Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Mida Creek during your travels in Watamu. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.ca/Mida-Creek-Watamu.d553248635934497783.Vacation-Attraction) #### Prawn Lake Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Prawn Lake during your travels in Watamu. While you're in the area, stroll along the beaches. [](https://expedia.ca/Prawn-Lake-Watamu.d553248635974599760.Vacation-Attraction) #### Ruins of Gedi Find out about the history of Watamu when you take a trip to Ruins of Gedi. While you're in the area, stroll along the seaside. [](https://expedia.ca/Ruins-Of-Gedi-Watamu.d6185804.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.ca/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Day trip destinations from Watamu ![High resolution wide panorama of Marafa (Hell's Kitchen) canyon in sunset light. Malindi, Kenya](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/2486/2f614703-94a3-4091-b1bd-f964c56c49b2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Malindi ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Watamu worth visiting? ### How do I spend a day in Watamu? ### What is the top tourist attraction in Watamu? ### Is three days enough to stay in Watamu? ### What are some activities to do in Watamu with kids? > - [Nairobi: Purple Tea Farm Tour with Pickup & Lunch](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/nairobi-purple-tea-farm-tour-with-pickup-lunch.a52070220.activity-details) > - [Full Day Private Safari Blue Tour from Malindi](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/full-day-private-safari-blue-tour-from-malindi.a45889197.activity-details) > - [Watamu: Learn Kenyan Cusine with Jonathan](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/watamu-learn-kenyan-cusine-with-jonathan.a51884627.activity-details) > - [Nairobi:Karen Blixen Museum Tour Cultural Experience](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/nairobi-karen-blixen-museum-tour-cultural-experience.a51929195.activity-details) > - [Mida Creek: Mangrove Forest and Lagoon Guided Tour Malindi](https://expedia.ca/things-to-do/mida-creek-mangrove-forest-and-lagoon-guided-tour-malindi.a52158115.activity-details) ### What to do in Watamu for adults? ### Are there free things to do in Watamu? ![](https://a.travel-assets.com/mad-service/footer/bnaBanners/BEX_Footer.jpg) ## Go further with the Expedia app Save on select hotels and earn double points when you book on the app. Our app deals help you to save on trips so you can travel more and manage it all on the go. 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