Interesting activities to try out while at the Coast

It's not all about the beaches and ocean

In Summary

•It has a vibrant culture, history and natural scenes that provide different entertainment options.

•The mouth-watering dishes at the coast will give you the answers to why residents there make fun of the food in Nairobi.

Local and international tourists enjoy the ocean breeze at the Diani Reef Beach Resort in South Coast
Local and international tourists enjoy the ocean breeze at the Diani Reef Beach Resort in South Coast
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The Kenyan coast is a top travel destination for both foreigners and residents.

It is a perfect destination for those seeking to spend a holiday on the beach and swim in the beautiful ocean.

However, Coast is not all about the beaches.

It has a vibrant culture, history and natural scenes that provide different entertainment options.

Get a henna tattoo.

Henna is a temporary red dye, used by women to dye the palms of their hands and the soles of their feet. In the Muslim culture, henna symbolises good health and prosperity in marriage.

It's a celebrated work of art in the Swahili culture, so you should try it while at the Coast.

Explore the old towns.

The Kenyan coast is full of ancient architecture and can be an interesting sight if you are into photography.

You can enjoy a stroll around the old towns on the Coast and capture the unique structures.

Try Swahili dishes.

Traveling to different destinations is made better when you try out the local foods.

The mouth-watering dishes at the coast will give you the answers to why residents there make fun of the food in Nairobi.

Take a dhow ride.

Dhows are wooden ships that are used as a mode of transport at the Coast.

They offer an adventurous and scenic experience between islands.

Visit the marine national park.

While at the coast visit Malindi and indulge in the beauty and serenity of the Marine National Park.

The park boasts a variety of interesting activities like snorkeling and windsurfing.

Try a donkey ride in Lamu.

In Lamu town, donkey rides are one of the most popular modes of transport and also a tourist attraction.

There are lots of activities one can engage in while visiting the coast which can also make your visit more enjoyable.

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