Watamu Transfers & Travel Guide

From Mombasa the transfer runs the full North Coast road through Kilifi and past the Arabuko Sokoke forest, then turns off at the Gede junction for the last few kilometres into Watamu.

On the way you pass Mtwapa Creek Bridge, Kilifi Bridge, Arabuko Sokoke and Gede.

Hotels and villas line Watamu’s bays: Turtle Bay runs south from the headland towards the mouth of Mida Creek, Blue Bay lies to the north, and Jacaranda Bay is a quieter 10 km beach further north towards Malindi. Some lodges sit on the edge of Mida Creek.

We also have dedicated transfer pages for Gede.

Watamu Marine National Park: One of Africa’s oldest marine parks (1968): coral gardens and turtles, reached by glass-bottom boat.

Mida Creek: Mangroves and birdlife, with a 260 m suspended boardwalk run with A Rocha Kenya whose fees fund local eco-scholarships.

Gede Ruins: Remains of a Swahili town in the forest, a short drive from Watamu.

Local Ocean Conservation: Kenya’s sea-turtle rehabilitation centre, near the village, open to visitors.

Malindi Airport is about 20 km, or 20–30 minutes, from Watamu. If a domestic flight works for you, it saves around two hours in the car compared with flying into Mombasa.