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May 6, 2025
A Kenyan holiday doesn’t have to end when the game drive does.
Head towards the Indian Ocean and the landscape changes completely. Savannah gives way to white beaches, warm turquoise water, and a coastline where you can spend the morning snorkeling over coral reefs and the afternoon racing across the ocean on a jet ski.
At Bagaria Tours and Safaris, we can incorporate coastal and water-based adventures into your itinerary, giving you the option of combining a traditional safari with a few days of serious fun by the ocean.
Here are some of the experiences worth considering.
If lying on the beach isn’t quite your idea of a holiday, get onto the water instead.
Jet skiing is available around popular coastal destinations including Diani and Mombasa. Guided experiences can be arranged for both beginners and more experienced riders.
It’s fast, exciting and a completely different change of pace after several days in a safari vehicle.
Kenya’s coastline hides an entirely different wildlife experience beneath the surface.
Marine parks such as Mombasa Marine National Park and Kisite-Mpunguti protect coral reefs inhabited by colourful tropical fish and other marine species.
You don’t need to be an experienced diver either. Snorkeling is one of the easiest ways for families and first-time visitors to experience Kenya’s underwater world.
Read our Complete Guide to Mombasa Marine Park
Want to go deeper?
Kenya has several excellent diving locations along the Indian Ocean coastline, with coral gardens, reef fish and other marine life to discover.
Diving excursions can be incorporated into longer stays in Diani, Mombasa, Watamu and other coastal destinations, with options available for different experience levels.
Not every ocean adventure needs an engine.
Kayaking and stand-up paddleboarding offer a slower way to explore the coastline. Depending on your destination, you can paddle through calm coastal waters or explore areas around mangroves and creeks.
They’re particularly enjoyable early in the morning before the day becomes too hot.
Kenya’s coast has become increasingly popular with kitesurfers.
Diani’s wide beach and seasonal winds provide excellent conditions for both experienced riders and beginners looking for lessons.
If you’ve always wanted to try kitesurfing, a few days at the coast can be the perfect opportunity.
For something slower, head south towards Wasini Island and Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park.
Traditional dhow excursions combine sailing, snorkeling and the possibility of encountering wild dolphins.
The experience isn’t only about the ocean. A day around Wasini can also introduce you to the food, communities and Swahili culture of Kenya’s southern coastline.
Is the Wasini Island Dolphin Tour worth it? Read our guide.
For fishing enthusiasts, Kenya’s Indian Ocean waters offer another adventure altogether.
Depending on the season and location, deep-sea fishing excursions can target species including tuna, dorado, sailfish and marlin.
Trips range from shorter outings to full-day fishing expeditions with specialist crews.
This is where Kenya becomes particularly interesting.
You don’t necessarily have to choose between safari and beach.
You could spend your first few days watching elephants beneath Mount Kilimanjaro in Amboseli, continue through Tsavo, and finish your holiday swimming in the Indian Ocean.
Or fly from the Masai Mara directly towards the coast after several days of game drives.
A trip could combine:
Masai Mara → Amboseli → Tsavo → Diani Beach
with snorkeling, jet skiing, diving, kayaking or a Wasini Island excursion added towards the end.
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If you want adrenaline, consider jet skiing or kitesurfing.
If you’re travelling with children, snorkeling, boat excursions and gentle kayaking may be easier.
For couples and honeymooners, a dhow cruise or private ocean excursion can make a beautiful addition to the trip.
And if you’re fascinated by wildlife, don’t stop at Kenya’s national parks. Explore its marine ecosystems too.
At Bagaria Tours and Safaris, we don’t believe your itinerary should be limited to game drives.
We can help arrange selected outdoor, marine and water-sport activities with experienced specialist activity providers and incorporate them into a wider Kenya holiday.
That could mean a morning game drive in Tsavo followed a few days later by snorkeling, jet skiing or sailing along the Indian Ocean.
You tell us how adventurous you want the trip to be. We’ll help put the pieces together.
