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Half Day
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Minimum 6, maximum 25 guests
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Afternoon dhow cruise
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Mida Creek mangroves
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Evening light
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Birdlife
Description
Sail through the mangroves of Mida Creek on a traditional dhow as the afternoon turns to evening. The light is soft, the creek is calm and the birds are active, which makes this three-hour cruise one of the most relaxing ways to end a day on the Watamu coast.
Our team handles the booking and can add the cruise 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mida Creek Afternoon Dhow | Any day, 4 pm to 7 pm | KSh 6,800 (about USD 53) | KSh 3,400 (about USD 26) | KSh 6,800 | KSh 3,400 |
| 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.
Excursion Overview
This afternoon dhow cruise explores Mida Creek in the best light of the day. You sail slowly through the mangroves, watch for birds and enjoy the changing colours of the sky before returning in the early evening.
- Traditional dhow sailing on Mida Creek
- Soft late-afternoon and evening light
- Mangrove scenery and birdlife
- Relaxed three-hour programme
- Available any day of the week
- Meet the dhow crew at 4 pm
- Board the dhow and sail onto the creek
- Enjoy the mangroves and the evening light
- Return to the landing site at about 7 pm
What to Expect
You meet the crew at 4 pm and board a traditional dhow. The boat sails quietly through the creek while your guide points out birds and explains how the mangroves support the local fishing community.
The cruise is slow and relaxed, with plenty of time for photographs. Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed, and the route follows the tide.
You are back on shore at about 7 pm. Bring a hat, sunglasses, sun cream, insect repellent, a light cover-up and a camera. Wear comfortable shoes that can get wet. Contact our team to confirm availability and to book.
Photos are illustrative stock images of the destination, not of the property. Photo credits: Ahassan2023, CC BY-SA 4.0 (commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mangrove_forest_on_the_dry_sea.jpg); Barisa2022, CC BY-SA 4.0 (commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Mangrove_trees_at_Manda_Island.jpg); Ktwahir, CC BY-SA 4.0 (commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lamu_Mangrove_Coral_Reef.jpg); Ktwahir, CC BY-SA 4.0 (commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lamu_Mangrove_trees.jpg).
Itinerary
Meet the dhow crew at 4 pm at the landing site.
Board the traditional dhow and sail through the mangroves.
Enjoy the changing light, birdlife and calm water.
Return to the landing site at about 7 pm.
Location
Faq
The rate is KSh 6,800 per non-resident adult (about USD 53) and KSh 3,400 per child. Kenyan residents and citizens pay the same rates. Rates are for 2025/2026 and may change without prior notice.
The cruise runs any day from 4 pm to 7 pm.
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.
Dhow trips need a minimum of 6 guests and take a maximum of 25. Contact our team if you are travelling with fewer.
Bring a hat, sunglasses, sun cream, insect repellent, a light cover-up and a camera. Wear comfortable shoes that can get wet.
$ 53.00
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