The North coast is a distinctly well-developed tourist resort featuring water sports, squash and tennis courts, specialty restaurants, international discotheques and a 12 hole golf course at the Nyali Beach. From Mombasa to Malindi the coast is characterized by idyllic beaches that are fringed by swaying palms. At Bamburi, an old abandoned limestone quarry has been transformed into a magnificent nature trail thriving with tropical flora and fauna.

The South Coast area is linked to Mombasa island by ferry. It is renowned for clean white sandy beaches, the most notable being the Diani Beach which is serviced by well appointed and luxurious hotels, chalets and villas. Besides sunbathing, other sports include scuba diving, snorkeling, windsurfing, water skiing and deep sea fishing. Excursions to several nearby marine parks in glass bottomed boats can be arranged from any hotel.

Malindi is renown for the beauty of alleys, courtyards and gardens dating back to the 12th century. Here time stands still and centuries of civilization have not altered the courtesy and charm of the local people. Vasco Da Gama among many indomitable sailors passed here. The Watamu Marine park set at a coral reef that plays a central role as a biodiversity stronghold. It is a breeding ground for fish and other marine life and also home to over 140 species of hard and soft corals