Malindi
Malindi, located 75 miles (120 km) north of mombasa (two hours by car) has numerous beach hotels, nightclubs and shops. The international bill fishing competition is held here every january.
Accommodation - deluxe: * indian ocean lodge is an exclusive lodge with only four air-conditioned houses with facilities ensuite, and swimming pool.
First class: * silversands villas has 27 air-conditioned rooms and suites with private facilities.
Tourist class: * driftwood beach club has 27 bandas (some air-conditioned) with private facilities and swimming pool.
Camping: * silversands campsite is one mile north of town.
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Malindi-Watamu Marine National Reserve
Malindi-Watamu Marine National Reserve Malindi-watamu marine national reserve encompasses the area south of malindi to south of watamu, from 100 feet to three nautical miles (30 m - 5 km) offshore, and has very good diving and snorkeling. Accommodation in watamu - first class: * hemingway's is a 175 bed hotel with private facilities, swimming pool, and charter boats for deep sea fishing and diving. * turtle bay beach club has 154 air-conditioned rooms with ensuite facilities.
Lamu
Lamu Swahili culture has changed little in the past few hundred years on the island of lamu. The only motorized vehicle on the island is owned by a government official, but plenty of donkey carts provide substitutes. Narrow, winding streets and a maze of alleyways add to the timeless atmosphere. Many travelers have compared lamu to a mini-katmandu. The lamu museum has exhibits of swahili craftwork. Of the more than 30 mosques on lamu, only a few are open to visitors. The best beaches are at shela, a 45-minute walk or short boat ride from the town of lamu to the peponi