Thursday 4 September 2014

The Best Beaches in Kenya Based on Travelers' Reviews

By: Rono K Lenny
Wondering which are the Best Beaches in Kenya? Worry no more as I have compiled 10 of the Best Beaches in Kenya based on reviews by both native travelers from all over the country as well as foreign tourists.  

If you have been searching for a great destination for your holiday vacation, spectacular beaches to relax and enjoy your time off your daily busy schedule or you are planning to tour Kenya and you are wondering which beach is the finest, then this will be the best guide for you. 
10. Gazi Beach
Among the best beaches in Kenya is Gazi Beach at number ten. Located approximately 3Km from Gazi, a Kenyan coastal town, Gazi is a lovely beach to visit if you prefer less crowded beaches since it has relatively few people. It is surrounded by magnificent palm vegetation. 

 It has several luxurious resorts where you can get accommodation at affordable costs. The sunny nature of the beach environment makes it a good destination for people who love sunbathing and relaxing. 

9. Kikambala Beach
Located north of Mombasa, Kikambala Beach boasts of a long stretch of beautiful white sands and is shielded by a long coral reef. Regarded as one of the best beaches in Kenya, Kikambala is surrounded by coconut palm grooves and has several luxurious beach resorts

Kikambala beach is a great destination for your vacation as you are going to love your stay in this lovely beach along the Indian Ocean coast.

8. Tiwi Beach
Located to the north of Diani Beach and 17 km South of Mombasa, Tiwi Beach is among the most beautiful beaches in the coastal region of Kenya. Tiwi Beach, a beautiful sandy beach, is a great destination for your vacation as it presents nature in simplicity.
7. Shanzu Beach
Shanzu beach is another beautiful beache in Kenya and is located 30km from Mombasa en route to Malindi, another coastal town located to the North of Mombasa.  

Surrounded by tall coconut trees, the beach offers aesthetic view of the adjacent sea and an amazing coastal beauty. This beach can be a great vacation destination for sunbathing, swimming, fishing as well as other sport and leisure activities.

6. Bamburi Beach
Located on Mombasa’s North Coast, Bamburi beach is a calm, relaxed beach with fine soft sand as well as calm waters, making it an ideal setting for your much needed relaxing vacation.

Regarded too as among the finest beaches in Kenya, Bamburi beach boasts of warm, white sand, calm ocean waters and pleasant resorts and bars. This makes it an ideal destination for those who love swimming, boat riding, relaxing and taking walks along the coast.

5. Vipingo Beach
Vipingo beach is a small and virtually deserted beach near Kilifi. It is suitable for people who love solitude or would prefer to have a secluded and peaceful honeymoon. 

It is a relatively quiet beach with beautiful sand and gleaming crystal clear waters. Its deserted nature makes it so unique such that the only footprints you can trace on the fine sands are your own.

The calm waters and beautiful beaches make Vipingo beach a unique gift of nature that will make you love it to bits, yearning to go there one more time for some private time.

Boasting of pristine white sand beaches, Vipingo beach is among the best beaches in Kenya as it offers you the perfect place to watch whales particularly during the whale season. 

You will also engage in surfing, body boarding, swimming, scuba diving, snorkeling and windsurfing.Vipingo beach also offers you an opportunity to explore the coastal caves as well as the sheltered bays by Hobie cats, sea kayaks, sailing skiffs and other yachts that are available at Kilifi Creek.

4. Lamu Beaches
Lamu is another great destination for your vacation. It boasts of beautiful white sandy beaches which are ideal for some good relaxation during warm seasons. 

The most popular beaches in Lamu are Che Shale, Manda Bay and Kizingoni beach. They are renowned for their eye-catching beautiful views and calm atmospheres making Lamu to be among your favorite destination places.

Lamu beaches are endowed with several luxurious resorts that offer their dynamic visitors a magnificent setting to enjoy and relax with friends and families during their holidays.

3. Nyali Beach
Nyali beach fits the billing as being among the best beaches in Kenya. The beach offers a relaxing and calm atmosphere and is located in Mombasa, a coastal town on the shores of the Indian Ocean. 

Nyali beach is surrounded by eye-catching beach resorts and spas where you can enjoy your stay here in lavish and comfortable accommodation. At the beach, you can engage in beach activities such as swimming, sunbathing and surfing.


Nyali beach is also close to Kenya’s largest crocodile farm where you can drop by and enjoy watching the crocodiles that are bred there. The goodness with this beach is that it is not overcrowded therefore making it a good option in case you do not like going to public beaches.

2. Diani Beach
A lively, intimate little wonderland on the quite but sparkling shores of the Indian Ocean, Diani beach is arguably the most popular beach in Kenya and comes second in our list. Its beautiful site is a lovely one to watch for both its residents and tourists.

It is located on the Indian Ocean coast, approximately 30km south of Mombasa. The beautiful long and white sandy beach offers a tranquil haven where you can enjoy the lovely warmth of the sun as you relax. 

Renowned for its underwater sandbars and amazing coral-reefs, Diani beach boasts of numerous dive clubs, dhow trips, discos and dolphin tours.  Diani gives you a unique invitation to relax and enjoy under beach umbrellas with a cool refreshing drink of your choice.

For people who love swimming and surfing, Diani beach is the place to be. It offers not only a calming and relaxing swim time and long lovely intimate walks along the beach, but also a perfect picnic place for both family and friends.

To add icing on its cake, Diani Beach’s proximity to Shimba Hills nature reserve where you can enjoy the beautiful view of elephants and other wild animals makes it a place to choose first before the rest.

1. Watamu Beach
Located north of Mombasa, Watamu beach ranks above the rest in our list of the best beaches in Kenya. Famous for its soft white sands, local reefs and clear waters, Watamu beach is the perfect destination for an alluring and an amazing coastal experience.

Watamu Marine National Reserve offers excellent scuba diving and snorkeling experiences coupled with surfing and sunbathing at the Turtle Bay.The nearby Arabuko Sokoke forest is a tranquil haven for curious bird watchers. 

On the other hand, the extensive inland Mida Creek hosts a wide variety of amazing birdlife thus making it a great place to visit too. 

The outskirts of Watamu Marine National Reserve is gifted with Kenya’s first all-inclusive beach resort; the Turtle Bay Beach Club. Among other great attraction sites are Gedi Ruins, Bioken Snake Park and Kipepeo Butterfly Project.

Asking why Watamu beach is the best beach in Kenya? It was recently crowned Travellers’ Choice 2014 winner for the best beach in Kenya. 

Watamu Beach in Kenya
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Furthermore, the beach is ranked 2nd best among the attractions sites in Malindi behind Marafa-Hells Kitchen which is ranked first while Watamu Marine National Park comes in third.

Now you know where to pay a visit if you want to enjoy your time in the coastal strip of Kenya. I bet you will enjoy your stay in one or two of the above Best Beaches in Kenya. 

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