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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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Morning dhow cruise
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Breakfast on board
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Mida Creek mangroves
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Sunrise
Description
Start your day on the water with a breakfast dhow cruise on Mida Creek. Sail in a traditional dhow through the quiet creek in the cool early light, with the mangroves around you and breakfast served on board.
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 Dhow Breakfast | Any day, 7 am to 9:30 am | KSh 5,160 (about USD 40) | KSh 2,580 (about USD 20) | KSh 5,160 | KSh 2,580 |
| 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
Mida Creek is a sheltered tidal creek lined with mangroves, and the early morning is the calmest and most beautiful time to see it. This relaxed dhow cruise runs every day and finishes before the heat of the day.
- Traditional dhow sailing on Mida Creek
- Breakfast served on board
- Calm early-morning light and birdlife
- Mangrove scenery from the water
- Available any day of the week
- Meet the dhow crew at 7 am
- Board the dhow and sail onto the creek
- Breakfast on board
- Return to the landing site at about 9:30 am
What to Expect
You meet the crew at 7 am and board a traditional dhow. The boat sails quietly through the creek, and breakfast is served as the sun rises over the mangroves.
Birds are often active in the early morning, so keep your camera ready. Wildlife sightings cannot be guaranteed.
You are back on shore at about 9:30 am. 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_Coral_Reef.jpg); 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).
Itinerary
Meet the dhow crew at 7 am at the landing site.
Board the traditional dhow and sail through the mangroves.
Enjoy breakfast on the water as the morning light fills the creek.
Return to the landing site at about 9:30 am.
Location
Faq
The rate is KSh 5,160 per non-resident adult (about USD 40) and KSh 2,580 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 7 am to 9:30 am.
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.
$ 40.00
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