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Watamu National Marine Park, Watamu

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#3 of 16 in Nature in Coast Province

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Explore abundant underwater life at Watamu National Marine Park, Kenya's first such park featuring over 600 species of colorful fish and other sea creatures. With coral reefs and gardens only about 300 m (984 ft) from the shore, you will encounter an explosion of colors during your snorkeling trip, both under and above the water--cultivated gardens, shambas, and bush housing shelter over 100 species of birds along the shore. You can spot turtles and dugongs as well. Sunbathe on white sandy beaches or go water skiing and windsurfing. Or, book a glass-bottom boat tour with frest-caught seafood meals. Before you head to Watamu, plan trip itinerary details with our user-friendly Watamu trip itinerary builder app , to make sure you see all that Watamu has to offer, including Watamu National Marine Park.

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• By clod2005

  siamo appena tornati dal paradiso...spiagge bianchissime e finissime, oceano caldissimo ricco di pesci che ti vengono vicino mentre nuoti....  more »

  we have just returned from paradise... white and very fine beaches, very hot ocean full of fish that come close to you while swimming.
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• By VidiValentina

  Durante una gita in barca abbiamo fatto una tappa snorkeling nel parco marino. È stato bellissimo nuotare vicino alla barriera corallina in mezzo a tantissimi pesci colorati! Lo consiglio a tutti! Ing...  more »

  During a boat trip we did a snorkeling stop in the marine park. It was beautiful to swim near the reef amid lots of colorful fish! I recommend it to everyone! Park entrance 15/20.
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