MOMBASA
PORT
Gateway
to the Kenya coast, Mombasa is East Africa's leading port
and the home of Safari Icon Safaris' coastal operation,
serving beach resorts from Lamu to Zanzibar. Safari Icon's
offices in the city make all arrangements for incoming
visitors on beach vacations, with a high number of charter
aircraft serving Mombasa and cruise ships using the city's
port facilities, their role is an important one. Safari
Icon will provide transfer and representation services
for incoming tour operators using the large range of beach
hotels, in addition to organizing excursions to many of
the areas most popular sites, including a number of game
reserves close by.
PRISTINE
BEACHES
Kenya's beautiful coastline is world famous, and acts
as the perfect complement to the rigours and exhilaration
of safari days. The series of palm-fringed beaches that
stretch the length of the coast are of picture-postcard
quality, and the range of accommodation suits all tastes.
The
Coast and its vicinity
Kenya's
480 kilometers of coastline is packed with choice: Silver
white beaches - washed by the turquoise Indian Ocean,
Coral Reefs Creeks, Mangroves & the Marine Parks like
Watamu….
NORTH
COAST
Linked
to Mombasa by the Nyali Bridge, the North Coast is easily
accessible from Mombasa Island and offers long stretches
of idyllic beaches fringed by swaying palm trees. Evening
entertainment abounds both in resort and also in the availability
of a wide selection of bars and restaurants. The North
Coast resorts are ideal for those who would like to combine
the tranquillity of their resorts with the opportunity
to try out different bars and restaurants, and also for
those who require their resorts to be a short journey
away from the airport and Mombasa Island.
SOUTH
COAST
The
South Coast is about an hour's journey away from the airport
and requires a ferry crossing. The journey is well worth
it however, as the South Coast beaches are amongst Kenya's
finest. The majority of resort developments is on Diani
beach, a 10 kilometre long stretch of talcum white sands
lapped by crystal clear water of the ocean. Around Diani
beach, there is some development of shopping centres,
bars and restaurants.
MOMBASA
Mombasa town is Kenya's second largest town and main port.
It has a history stretching back nearly 2,000 years, including
the period of colonisation by Portuguese, Arabs, and the
British. The town of Mombasa is actually on a small island,
and is a cosmopolitan blend of African, Arabic, Asian
and European cultures. The old town of Mombasa is fascinating
and worth exploring for its maze of narrow streets.
MALINDI
Malindi,
just north of Watamu, was an important Swahili settlement
in the 14th century, and later on became the centre for
Portuguese operations on the East African coast. Malindi
is now a popular resort town with good snorkelling, diving
and deep-sea fishing.
WATAMU
NATIONAL MARINE PARK
Watamu has an exceptional shoreline and features the Watamu
Marine National Parkclose by. The coral reefs fringing
Kenya's coastline harbour, an abundance of colourful marine
life, and ensure safe swimming in the glorious water of
the Indian Ocean. A full range of watersports are available
from most resorts on the coast, although Watamu is renowned
for its superb diving, and deep sea fishing.
