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Half Day
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Minimum 6, maximum 25 guests
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Book for your preferred date
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Ask Our Team
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Midday dhow cruise
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BBQ lunch
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Mida Creek mangroves
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Relaxed sailing
Description
Sail on a traditional dhow through the mangroves of Mida Creek and enjoy a barbecue lunch on the water. This relaxed four-hour trip is one of the best ways to spend a midday 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 BBQ Lunch | Any day, 11 am to 3 pm | KSh 8,700 (about USD 67) | KSh 4,350 (about USD 34) | KSh 8,700 | KSh 4,350 |
| 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 is the longest of the Mida Creek dhow trips. You sail through the mangroves, stop to enjoy a barbecue lunch and take your time on the water, with the tide and the scenery setting the pace.
- Traditional dhow sailing on Mida Creek
- BBQ lunch on the water
- Relaxed four-hour programme
- Mangrove scenery and birdlife
- Available any day of the week
- Meet the dhow crew at 11 am
- Board the dhow and sail onto the creek
- BBQ lunch
- Relax and enjoy the creek
- Return to the landing site at about 3 pm
What to Expect
You meet the crew at 11 am and board a traditional dhow. The boat sails through the creek, and the crew prepare a barbecue lunch for the group.
There is plenty of time to relax, take photographs and watch for birds. Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.
You are back on shore at about 3 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: Ktwahir, CC BY-SA 4.0 (commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Lamu_Mangrove_trees.jpg); 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).
Itinerary
Meet the dhow crew at 11 am at the landing site.
Board the traditional dhow and sail through the mangroves.
Enjoy a barbecue lunch prepared by the crew.
Take your time on the water before heading back.
Return to the landing site at about 3 pm.
Location
Faq
The rate is KSh 8,700 per non-resident adult (about USD 67) and KSh 4,350 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 11 am to 3 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.
$ 67.00
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