The Kenyan coast has extensive beaches from the south coast to her north up to malindi.
The climate is warm and sunny making the sea water warm and the beaches are characterized by extensive areas of white sand.
This is ideal for swimming and sunbathing
The shore is also shallow in most areas making it an additional advantage for swimming.
Various water sports like surfing, yatching, goggling and sport fishing are carried out in the ocean.
Offshore is an extensive coral tree which is also a habitat for variety of marine Life.
There are also a number of historical sites presents along the Kenyan coast, such as: - the shimoni caves before they were shipped overseas.
There is also fort Jesus which is found at Mombassa Island, and at one time served as a fort for the porgies and also as s prison.
There is also the Gedi Ruins near watamu and the Vasco da Gamma Pillar in malindi.
Lamu Island is home to ancient Arab architectectural design as reflected in the way the house and the street are designed.
There is a mangrove swamp which occupies the shallow sea creeks and has unique plants.
Different species of fish, snails and birds in habitat these swamps
At bamburi, the former Limestone mines have been rehabilitated, becoming home to a variety of plants and animals including crocodiles. These rehabilitated mines are now called the nature Trail which is popular with both domestic and international tourist.
Landscape
Kenya is a land of contrasting landscapes.
There are beautiful sceneries which include:-the volcanic features, the snow-capped mt.kenya, the Great Rift Valley, the plateau, the plains, and lakes. |