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Things to do at the Kenyan Coast
The Kenyan Coast, with its pristine beaches, vibrant coral reefs, and diverse landscapes, is a playground for travelers of all ages.
But for families with kids, the excitement goes beyond just soaking up the sun. From exhilarating water sports and exciting wildlife encounters to cultural immersion and educational experiences, the Kenyan Coast offers a treasure trove of family-friendly activities that will leave lasting memories for years to come.
Here are a few from our treasure chest to help you create special moments of your own!
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1. Swahili Street Food Tour
This is a must do activity for the whole family.
Your kids and will enjoy the authentic local Swahili Street Food made with organic ingredients and amazing spices that will tingle all your taste buds!
2. Mombasa Go-Kart
If your kids love speed, then they must try Mombasa Go-Kart
The racing track with its twists and turns will make up for an awesome go-karting experience. The rest of the family can join in too for that family race!
3. Falconry of Kenya
This is an awesome spot for the kids and entire family to see some amazing birdlife, reptiles and loads more. This private zoo allows for close up interaction with falcons, vultures, owls and eagles just to mention a few.
4. Mambrui Sand Dunes and Beach
Mambrui Sand Dunes and Beach are breathtakingly beautiful and an awesome fun activity for your kids just on the outskirts of Malindi Town.
Your kids will love running up, down and rolling across the magical dunes-kicking up some sand as they move towards the beach where the dunes meet the ocean.
5. Wild Waters Kenya
Kids and the whole family will absolutely love the Wild Waters!
There’s plenty of water slides to choose from-both open and closed with breath taking height and twisting bends and turns that will keep you screaming as you zoom through and splash into the pool. Read more…
6. Hells Kitchen Marafa
This is a hidden gem locally known as Nyari, approximately 40 kms from Malindi town
This is an awesome spot for your kids to experience how mother nature naturally forms gorges and canyons through erosion. The landscape is rich with different coloured layers of stone and rocks-red, white, orange pink-just to mention a few. Read more…
7. Kiting at the beach
Splash…splash..splash! That is what it sounds like when you are on one of the most magical sand beaches in Diani, with a constant breeze pushing wave after wave of deep blue ocean water inland.
The winds speeds on the white sandy beach are an experience your kids will absolutely enjoy, especially if they love kiting, playing soccer or building sandcastles.
8. Glass Bottom Boat Tour
The Glass Bottom Boat tour offers a glimpse into the magic that lies beneath the clear blue ocean. Right from Green turtles, colourful coral gardens, shoals of zebrafish, sea urchins, starfish and dolphins plus plenty of other marine life as far as the eyes can see.
9. Mama Ngina Water Front
Mama Ngina Water Front is a place where kids can let loose and have fun. It has awesome options of activities for your kids and the entire family.
Your kids will enjoy riding bikes or roller skating on the paved paths, some face-painting, bouncing castles or riding the mini-cars.
10. Coral Reef Tour
This is a must do activity, especially if your family is booked at one of the awesome Air BnB’s in the coast
Over and above playing on the sandy beaches, spare some time when the tide recedes to explore the Coral reef and check out the amazing ocean life.
11. Bamburi Haller Park
The Bamburi Haller Park is the only one of its kind when visiting the North Coast. If your kids love wildlife, then this park comes highly recommended.
Your kids and teens alike will absolutely go wild and see the humongous tortoises, crocodiles, hippos, giraffes, snakes and other reptiles including the tilapia fish!
12. Kidzania
Kidzania Adventures is a great spot for your little angels to have some fun in North Coast
This kids play park located inside the City Mall offers hours of fun on slides, twisting tunnels and a maze of climbing nets, a massive trampoline and loads more!
Do you have any special activities in the coast you’d like us to check out? Please email us at info@kids365.org and help us help out mums and dads out there!
