Rainforest reserves and waterfalls just inland from the beach
Kwale County
Kwale County stretches from the Diani coastline inland to the forested hills that give the region its wilder, greener side.
Shimba Hills National Reserve and the Kaya Kinondo sacred forest are the two anchors: a rare coastal-forest ecosystem within easy reach of the beach.
One of the few places on the coast to see elephants and other wildlife in a forested reserve setting.
A guided walk through the reserve to a waterfall fed by the Marere River.
A Mijikenda sacred forest and UNESCO-listed site, open for guided cultural walks.
Wildlife & NatureA forested-reserve game drive with a real chance of elephants, and access to Sheldrick Falls.
Culture & HeritageA guided cultural walk through a living Mijikenda sacred forest.
5 DaysMombasa → Kwale → Diani → Watamu → Malindi
The signature Tembea Kenya route: Mombasa's history, Kwale's forested reserves, Diani's beaches, and Watamu and Malindi's marine parks and ruins, in one five-day loop up the coast.
4 DaysMombasa → Kwale → Diani
A history-and-nature-forward route between Mombasa and Diani, built around Fort Jesus, Shimba Hills and a Wasini Island finale.
Diani → Mombasa → Kwale → Watamu → Malindi
Every trip is different. Tell us your dates, interests and budget, and we'll design an itinerary around them instead of fitting you into a fixed route.
