Kenya’s coastline stretches some 480 kilometres from Tanzania in the south to Somalia in the north. Kenya's beaches offer ideal family holiday or romantic honeymoon destinations.

The coastline of Kenya is a tropical idyll of soft white sands and gentle sea breeze, where the passing of a day is marked by the slow arc of the sun. The pace of life on the coast is notably slower, languid, more relaxed and at peace with the world. Here the wilderness meets the sea, and the ocean itself holds a world of spectacular coral reefs teeming with life and colour.

Dive beneath these waters and discover an undersea paradise. The coral reefs teem with fish, a kaleidoscope of colour and life.

Come ashore to beach resorts and hotels that let you relax and experience this paradise in style and comfort. Lay back and enjoy yourself, or get out and explore. Immerse yourself in a unique coastal culture as rich and rewarding as the local Swahili cuisine.

Step back from the beach and discover expanses of rainforest, game rich river deltas, and much more than you ever expected.

The coast is a place with a long and exotic history; its calm blue waters were the traditional passage of the Arabian Spice Trade.

Along the length of the Kenyan coast, Arab and Portuguese forts, Old Towns and the overgrown, deserted ruins of Swahili outposts bear witness to this fascinating history. In the winding medieval streets and bustling markets of Lamu and Mombasa Old Town, life has continued unhurried and unchanged for more than 400 years.

This blend of natural beauty and living history creates an exotic paradise unlike anywhere else on earth …

To get to the beaches of Kenya, it is easiest to fly into Mombasa but there are small landing strips on the coast.

The best time to visit Kenya's beaches is January to March when there is little chance of rain (although not guaranteed!).  April to June are probably the wettest months.