“Haven of the Green Turtle”
Green turtles, unique coral gardens, the Gede Ruins – the Watamu Marine National Park & Reserve has it all. The park is part of a complex of marine and tidal habitats along the Kenya’s north coast with rich and diverse bird life, fish, turtles and dugongs. Visitors can enjoy the white sandy beaches, snorkeling, water skiing, windsurfing and glass bottomed boat tours.
Key features
Abundant Bird Life
- Over 100 species of bird are found in the cultivated gardens, shambas and bush. Commonly seen overhead is the Black Kite, whilst the Common Bulbul, White-Browed Coucal and Speckled Mousebird can be seen scuffling in the undergrowth. Bright Yellow Canaries and Golden Palm Weavers flash in the bush, whilst the Lizard Buzzard and the Lilac Breasted Roller are often seen perched on poles and wires.
Protected Area Type
Park Size
Climate
What to take with you
- Footwear, e.g. sandals or flip flops (to protect your feet from the reef)
- T-shirts (to protect your body from sunburn)
- Snorkel, mask, fins, all of which are available for hire
- Camera, hat, sunscreen, insect repellant
- Guide books
- Plenty of drinking water
- A friend(s)
How to get there
- By Road: Watamu is 120 kms north of Mombasa and 28km south of Malindi. At Gede, which is on the main Mombasa Malindi Road, you turn towards the Indian Ocean. 11kms from the main road is Watamu itself.
- By Air : Malindi airport is your arrival point
Attractions
- Haven of green turtle
- Unique coral garden
- Mida creek
- Kipepeo project
- Gede ruins
Park Entry Fee
Watamu Marine National Park & Reserve | Citizen | Resident | Non-Resident | |||
Adults KSH | Child KSH | Adult KSH | Child KSH | Adult USD | Child USD | |
130 | 125 | 130 | 125 | 17 | 13 | |
* Kindly refer to the KWS Conservation Fees document below for other services and charges.
* Mode of payment; Pay for your entry to any of our Parks or Reserves via eCitizen government platform.
* Create a personal account on the eCitizen Government platform by visiting https://kws.ecitizen.go.ke and make park payments in advance for a fast and convenient park entry.
Park Resources
Phone: +254 202335459
Postal Address:
The Warden,
Watamu Marine National Reserve,
P.O.Box 333, 80202
Watamu, Kenya.
