Watamu Marine National Park is possibly the finest Marine National Park in Kenya. The coral gardens are merely 300 metres from the shore and are home to a vast number of fish (over 600 species) and other weird and wonderful sea-creatures.

There are approximately 600 species of fish in the Marine Park, 110 species of stony coral and countless invertebrates, crustacea and molluscs.

Water temperatures vary from 20-30 degrees celcius depending on the season, the coldest being June-October and the warmest being from December to May. It is easy to spend 4 or 5 hours marvelling at the wonders of the sea!!

activities

snorkeling and diving

Watamu Marine National Park allow all visitors easy access to the spectacular undersea life. Whether a newcomer to the sea, or an experienced diver, you'll be able to find some exciting things to do.

The Marine Park is about 5 miles from North to South and several hundred metres - up to a kilometer - from the shore to the fringing reefs. Snorkelling conditions are ideal at low tide, and especially good at spring low tide

The South end of the park is by the mouth of Mida Creek. These waters can be treacherous due to the tidal wash from the creek, both in and out. However, here is where the famous Rock Cod Caves are. They used to have some resident Grouper - huge 200lb fish that would look you in the eyes and dare you any closer. However, it seems they have sadly been poached. In order to snorkel here you must get permission from the Park Warden in writing, and specify when you intend to snorkel there. Best times are during neap tides at low tide.

The main coral gardens are concentrated in a small, 500m long area. There are thousands of fish here - some of the boat operators feed the fish! - and you will not be disappointed, but explore beyond this, and you will find quieter waters with unusual fish - especially the shy ones that do not like the commotion around all the glass-bottomed boats!

If you are really lucky, you may see a turtle, a guitarfish

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