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Half Day
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Minimum 4 guests, shared group
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Book for your preferred date
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Birdwatching
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Dinghy trip
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Low-tide safari
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Mida Creek mangroves
Description
Explore Mida Creek by small boat with a local guide and look for the wading birds that gather on the mudflats and mangrove edges at low tide. It is a quiet, rewarding trip for keen birders and for anyone who enjoys wildlife and calm water.
Our team handles the booking and can add the trip to any Watamu, Malindi or North Coast stay.
Rates and Child Policy
| Excursion | Schedule | Non-resident adult | Non-resident child | Resident and citizen adult | Resident and citizen child |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Birdwatching by Dinghy, Mida | Tuesday and Thursday, at low tide | KSh 3,500 (about USD 27) | KSh 2,500 (about USD 19) | KSh 3,000 | KSh 2,500 |
| Visitor | Adult | Child |
|---|---|---|
| Non-resident from outside Africa | USD 25 | USD 15 |
| Non-resident from within Africa | USD 15 | USD 10 |
| East African citizen | KSh 500 | KSh 250 |
| Kenyan resident | KSh 675 | KSh 350 |
- Child rates are shown in the table above; ask our team for the age range that applies to your excursion
- Marine park fees are paid through e-Citizen
- USD figures are approximate, converted from KSh at about 129 to the dollar, and the KSh rate applies
Rates are for 2025/2026 and may change without prior notice. Marine park fees are paid separately and are listed below. The start time follows the low tide and is confirmed when you book.
Excursion Overview
At low tide Mida Creek opens up into mudflats and shallow channels that attract waders and other water birds. A small dinghy lets you approach quietly, and a local guide helps you find and identify what you see.
- Birdwatching by dinghy on Mida Creek
- Low-tide timing for waders and shoreline birds
- Local guide to help with identification
- Quiet, low-impact way to see the creek and mangroves
- Scheduled departures on Tuesday and Thursday
- Meet your guide at the confirmed time
- Board the dinghy and enter the creek
- Look for waders and other birds along the mudflats and mangroves
- Return to the landing site
What to Expect
You meet your guide at the confirmed time and board a small dinghy. The boat moves quietly through the creek channels, stopping where birds are feeding.
Bird sightings depend on the season and the tide, so what you see cannot be guaranteed. Bring binoculars and a camera if you have them.
The trip is relaxed and suits most ages. Bring a hat, sun cream, insect repellent and drinking water. Contact our team to confirm availability and to book.
Photos are illustrative stock images of the destination, not of the property. Photo credits: Jenny Kellett, CC BY-SA 4.0 (commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Watamu_Beach,_Kenya_05.jpg); Jenny Kellett, CC BY-SA 4.0 (commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Watamu_Beach,_Kenya_08.jpg).
Itinerary
Meet your guide at the confirmed time for a short briefing.
Board a small dinghy and enter the creek channels.
Look for waders and water birds along the mudflats and mangroves.
Return to the landing site after the trip.
Location
Faq
The rate is KSh 3,500 per non-resident adult (about USD 27) and KSh 2,500 per child. Kenyan residents and citizens pay KSh 3,000 per adult and KSh 2,500 per child. Rates are for 2025/2026 and may change without prior notice.
It runs on Tuesday and Thursday at low tide. The start time is confirmed when you book.
No. Marine park fees are paid in addition to the excursion rate, through e-Citizen. They are USD 25 per adult and USD 15 per child for non-residents from outside Africa, USD 15 and USD 10 for non-residents from within Africa, KSh 500 and KSh 250 for East African citizens, and KSh 675 and KSh 350 for Kenyan residents.
Bringing your own binoculars is best. Ask our team if you would like to arrange a pair.
Marine park excursions need a minimum of 4 guests. Contact our team if you are travelling with fewer.
$ 27.00
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