Hemingways Resort
PO Box 267
80202 Watamu. Kenya
Indications
75 miles north of Mombassa on Main Coast Road or 13 miles south of Malindi on Main Coast Road.
Transport
Helipad. Hotel launch. Local airport: Malindi 13 miles. International airport: Mombasa. Bus station: Malindi. Taxi Fare - airport: USD 30.00. Car rental: at hotel. Shopping district: Malindi. Hotel courtesy shuttle available. Nearest train station: Mombasa, 75 miles
Landmarks
- Watamu National Marine Park
Oldest marine park in Kenya with over 600 species recorded. Superb snorkelling and diving facilities
- Gede Ruins
Ancient coastal trading town abandoned in the 17th Century and now partly excavated. A national cultural monument.
- Mida Creek
A large mangrove tidal creek with superb bird watching and boat cruises.
- Arabuko Sokoke Forest
Large coral rag coastal forest reserve. Home to elephant, buffalo, monkeys, leopard, hyena and several endemic bird species.