KENYA COAST BEACH HOLIDAYS

The Indian Ocean coastline of East Africa is one of the most beautiful in the world. Silver sands, year-round clear-blue waters and tropical palms.

Kenya is a water sports lover's paradise. Water sports in Kenya's Coastal towns of Mombasa, Ukunda, Diani, Watamu and Malindi include swimming, diving, boat racing, fishing, kite surfing, wake boarding jet skis, Banana boat rides and more.

The warm currents off the shores of Kenya's Coastal towns (Kenya's Coastal towns include Mombasa, Ukunda, Diani, Watamu and Malindi) make the waters ideal for swimming and diving.

One of the most recent developments in water sports in Kenya has been the introduction of kite surfing. Kenya is ideal for kite surfing, owing to the warm waters, abundant winds and the beauty of its coastal areas.

Divers will love the Kisite Marine Park in Mombasa, rich in marine flora and fauna. Many large luxury dhows offer daylong cruises on the sea. Explore the beautiful coral reefs off the coast, as you let the enchanting world underwater captivate you.

Known as the Swahili Coast, thanks to the unique mix of African, Arabic and Portuguese people who typify it, it also offers a wide range of ancient cultural sites; mosques and ancient Swahili towns; a vibrantly colorful cuisine; a wide range of marine parks backed by coastal parks and the last remains of the African equatorial rain-forests; endless water-sports, child-friendly pursuits and nightly entertainments for all tastes; and one of the world's most famous barrier reefs.

As for the accommodation, thanks to its long-established tourism infrastructure, the choices range from 5-star resorts and world-class spas, to simple palm-thatched chalets on the beach.