Beach Holiday Safaris in Uganda, Kenya & Zanzibar 2024/25
Beach Holiday Safaris in Uganda, Kenya & Zanzibar are exciting for all travelers on honeymoon and family travel. These Beach Holiday Safaris in Uganda, Kenya & Zanzibar at various destinations i.e Ssese Islands, Lake Victoria, Lake Kivu, Diani Beach, Watamu Beach and the beautiful coastline of Zanzibar.
Beach Holiday Safaris in Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya and Zanzibar are exceptional to enjoy while on holiday safari on honeymoon with your better half. You can also explore the unique terrain landscapes around East Africa, pristine beaches as you visit countries like Uganda, Rwanda, Kenya, and Zanzibar.
Beach Holiday Safaris give you remarkable adventures in the wild as well as at the beach shores as you have candle light dinners in shore lines at Ssese Islands, Lake Victoria, Mombasa at Diani Beach, as well as Zanzibar where you relax, swim with horses and dolphins then ride with horses in the Indian Ocean.
Beach Holiday Safari Destinations in Uganda
Kalangala and Ssese Islands along Lake Victoria
While in Uganda, you can embark on beach holiday safari to the Ssese Islands on Lake Victoria where you enjoy serene beach experiences with your loved ones or better half as you relax watching the sunset, embark in varying water activities on Lake Victoria the largest lake in Africa.
Getting to Kalangala/ Ssese Islands requires you to cruise along the lake. You shall leave Entebbe to the Nakiwogo docking area and when you get here, you shall get on the boat after making clearances with payments then embark on cruise to Kalangala for a period of 3 to 4 hours.
En-route you view the green terrain, birds as well as other Islands at a distance then after you shall reach the Island and proceed to check-in lodge/ hotel for relaxation as well as adventures as you are seated calmly watching the green terrain, birds and water.
Other places around Uganda you can enjoy Beach Holiday Safaris are Jinja at the banks of River Nile as there are many spots and places you can adventure and explore. For example at Lemala Safari Lodge which offers you beautiful views of the vigorous River Nile. You can engage in other activities that are exciting to do like White Water Rafting, Bungee Jumping, Kayaking, Tubing the Nile, etc.
Rwanda at the Lake Kivu Beaches
Rwanda known as the country of a thousand rolling hills is awesome for all travelers on beach holiday safari as they transfer to the beaches of lake kivu where you relax and enjoy varying activities along the lake like Boat cruises from Lake kivu Serena Hotel. You shall view the surrounding beauty around the Lake as well as the sandy beaches of Lake kivu.
Kenya at Mombasa and Diani Beach
Kenya known for the Great Wildebeest Migration and Masai Mara’s BIG FIVE wildlife animal species, is a very beautiful destination for travelers looking to have remarkable Beach holiday safaris on honeymoon, adventure safari. These beach holiday safaris are done at the stunning Diani Beach which comprises of Silky white sands close to the warm turquoise waters and palm-lined streets. Diani Beach makes a boundary with the beautiful Indian Ocean.
Diani Beach is situated 30kms South of Mombasa with many beach resorts offering remarkable adventures and stays to all travelers on honeymoon safari in Kenya. The Beach is a tropical paradise with white sands for sunbathing, crystal clear waters that offer snorkeling. Diani Beach is ideal for families, couples on honeymoon safari.
Things to do at Diani Beach Resort in Kenya
Diving, snorkeling & water sports
- Diving, Snorkeling & Water Sports at Diani Beach are exceptional to do at Diani Beach as you get to explore the marine waters, life and the ecosystem. While at the beach, you might get a chance to watch the Reef Sharks, endangered Green and Hawksbill turtles as you go Kayaking, jet-skiing, windsurfing, kitesurfing, paddle boarding and scuba-diving.
- Sky Diving: Diani beach offers one of the finest sceneries in the world as travelers skydive onto the beach making it one of the reasons travelers get to the beach. While here, you can view the terrain landscape at an aerial view of 12,000 ft.
- Deep-Sea Fishing: At Diani Beach, travelers can embark onto the Deep Sea Fishing adventure as they get ti watch numerous species beneath the waters as well as catch some. The best time to fish is during the months of September to April.
- Glass Boat Tours: Diani Beach offers Glass Boat Tours as you sail on a glass-bottom boat watching schools of colorful fish swimming beneath you. Learn from guides about marine life and the local myths of the Indian Ocean.
Watamu Beach Kenya
Other than Diani Beach, Travelers can visit the Watamu Beach known for the coconut palm trees, soothing warm water, soft white sand along Kenya’s Coastline. Watamu is a candid town with a population of around 30,000 located about 105km North of Kenya’s oldest city, Mombasa, and 15km south of Malindi.
The Crystal Clear Waters at the beach offer snorkeling and diving adventures with the Marine National Park situated around 1km off the coast of Watamu Beach with 600 fish species, 110 species of stony coral, and countless invertebrates, crustaceans and molluscs.
How to get to Watamu Beach Kenya
Watamu Beach can be accessed from Malindi and Mombasa as you can fly from Nairobi. From Malindi Airport. you can transfer for a period of 30 minutes where are transferring in a taxi will cost you KSH 3,000. The route from Mombasa is longer requiring you a period of 90 minutes and in a taxi from Mombasa will cost you KSH 8,000.
From Nairobi the journey is longer so we advise you to fly from Malindi or Mombasa so as to shorten the journey time.
Things to do at Watamu Beach Kenya
- Snorkeling
- Diving
- Explore the Gedi Ruins
- Visit the Mida Creek
- Explore the Local Ocean Trust
Beach Holiday Safaris in Zanzibar
Beach holiday safaris in Zanzibar are exciting to do as you relax along the pristine white sandy beaches, turquoise waters, vibrant coral reefs, and a rich cultural experience. These are done at various safaris destinations in Zanzibar and these include;
- Nungwi which is situated along the Northern tip, Nungwi has beautiful beaches, lively atmosphere with many water activities.
- Kendwa is also another beach destination in Zanzibar offering a calmer adventure with beautiful beaches and a relaxed atmosphere. It’s majorly popular for its full moon parties.
- Paje is located along the South East coast offering unforgettable kite-surfing hotspots including a long stretch of white sandy beach .
- Matemwe also located on the North East Coast of Zanzibar, Matemwe is known for its tranquility and beautiful beaches. I
Water Activities to do in Zanzibar
- Snorkeling and Diving
- Water Sports
- Boat Tours
Other than Beach holidays in Zanzibar, you can engage in other safari adventures like Historical and Cultural Exploration of the popular Stone Town, Spice Tours as you explore Zanzibar’s spice plantations learning about the cultivation of spices such as cloves, vanilla, and cinnamon. You can engage in Island Hopping to the close by islands of Pemba Island/ Mafia Island.
