Mida Creek is a protected mangrove ecosystem near Watamu, crossed by a community boardwalk. It's a paradise for birdwatchers (crab plovers, flamingos) and offers kayaking through mangrove channels. On warm, dark nights the water can shimmer with bioluminescence.
Activities
Mangrove boardwalkBirdwatchingKayakingSunset picnics
Best time to visit
October to March; check tide times
Entry fee
Small boardwalk fee — check latest locally
How to get there
Just south of Watamu, off the Malindi–Mombasa road
