Whether you're interested in exploring the remaining vestiges of Swahili culture, or simply kickin' it on the beach for days on end, don't miss the chance to explore Kenya's sun-drenched coast.
From the coastal gateway of Mombasa, the first stop heading south is Tiwi Beach, a tranquil white-sand paradise that is popular with independent travellers. Just down the road, you can head on to the package-holiday destination of Diani Beach for a taste of the more full-on resort experience.
Near the Tanzanian border, Funzi and Wasini islands provide a dose of real, unspoiled coastal life, and also afford easy access to the excellent Kisite Mpunguti Marine National Park. Whether you spot crocs along the banks of mangrove-lined rivers or dolphins crashing through the surf, a visit to the marine park is a wonderful complement to Kenya's terrestrial wildlife destinations.
Back now on the coastal trail, make a quick stop in the charming town of Kilifi before pressing on to the Arabuko Sokoke Forest Reserve, one of the largest remaining tracts of indigenous coastal forest in East Africa.
Further north are the Gede ruins, an ancient Swahili city that dates back to the 13th century. Another historic destination along the Swahili coast is Malindi, a 14th-century trading post that is now one of the country's leading beach destinations for Italian holidaymakers.
This itinerary ends (and peaks) at the wonderful Lamu archipelago, a veritable tropical paradise and Swahili heritage gem.
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