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Famous for its vast stretches of sandy beaches, the reserve includes several coral islets and is a combination of complex tidal and marine habitats surrounded by the Mida Creek mangrove forests.
Location
Situated south of Malindi and 88kms north of Mombasa, the Malindi-Watamu Marine National Park can be reached either through road or the Malindi airport.
Climate
It is generally hot and humid. Tourists are recommended to wear loose cotton clothes and apt swimwear while visiting the Malindi-Watamu Marine National Park.
Wild Life Attractions
Marine life is the attracts the tourists in multitude that includes the Giant Groupers, fish urchins, sea slugs, crabs and starfishes and parrot fishes among others.
One can also spot shore birds like whimbrel, sanderlings, greenshanks, curlew sandpipers little stints and plovers. Antelopes, Giant monitor lizards, mongoose and a variety of monkey species roam around on the mainland.
Things to do
Snorkeling, diving and boat trips are popular with the tourists who visit the Malindi-Watamu Marine National Park. A visit to the Vasco da Gama pillar is a must as much as a glimpse of the beautiful coral gardens and the Gede Ruins Coral Reefs.
Accommodation
There are lots of accommodation options available. Tourists can also stay in bandas and campsites.
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