Refresh on the Kenyan coast with a three day two night Malindi and Watamu vacation travelling by Standard Gauge Railway from Nairobi. Stay in a beach villa with half board meals, unlimited pool and beach access, professional photography, and guided visits to Vasco da Gama Pillar, Mambrui sand dunes, Gede Ruins, Butwani Bridge, and Mida Creek. August birthday guests receive a celebration cake. An affordable coastal break for Nairobi residents who want train convenience, history, and turquoise water without flying.
Tour snapshot
Duration: 3 Days
Group Size:
30 persons
Location: Malindi
Tour Type: Adrenaline Activities
Itinerary
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Day 1
Nairobi to coast
Board SGR train to the coast, transfer to villa, and settle in with beach time.
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Day 2
Coastal sightseeing
Visit Gede Ruins, Vasco da Gama Pillar, Mambrui dunes, Butwani Bridge, and Mida Creek with photography stops.
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Day 3
Return to Nairobi
Morning leisure, checkout, and SGR return to Nairobi.
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Tour Route
Stops: 2
Route: Active
Important Information
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Included
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Return SGR economy class tickets
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SGR station transfers
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Two nights villa accommodation
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Half board meals and drinking water
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Unlimited beach and swimming pool access
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Professional photography session
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Vasco da Gama Pillar visit
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Mambrui sand dunes visit
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Gede Ruins visit
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Butwani Bridge visit
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Mida Creek visit
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Birthday cake for August born guests
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Not Included
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Safari Blue and snorkeling optional four thousand five hundred shillings
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Lichthaus entrance one thousand shillings redeemable
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Personal expenses
FAQs about Malindi and Watamu August Vacation
How do I reach Malindi on this package?
The package includes return Standard Gauge Railway economy tickets from Nairobi with road transfers between the coast station and your villa, avoiding long bus journeys on the highway.
What is included in half board?
Half board typically covers breakfast and dinner at the villa or partner restaurant. Lunches during excursions are self funded unless stated otherwise by the ground team.
What is Mida Creek known for?
Mida Creek is a tidal inlet with mangroves, birdlife, and optional canoe trips. It sits between Watamu and Malindi and is ideal for sunset photography on calm evenings.
Are Gede Ruins worth visiting?
Gede Ruins are a twelfth century Swahili town swallowed by forest, offering a shaded walk among ancient walls and monkeys. Guides explain the trading history linking the Kenyan coast to the Indian Ocean world.