Highlights
- Canoe ride through Mida Creek
- Explore the mangrove channels
- Look for birds, crabs and other wildlife
- Learn about the mangrove ecosystem
- Visit the creek at sunset
- Enjoy a fresh coconut drink
- Relax and take photos
Itinerary
3:00 PM – Pick-up from your hotel
Pick-up from your hotel or agreed meeting point in Watamu.
Travel to the Mida Creek starting point.
3:30 PM – Arrive at Mida Creek
Meet your local guide and get ready for the canoe trip.
Your guide will explain the route and basic safety information before you start.
3:45 PM – Walk through the mangroves
Take a short walk around the creek and mangrove area.
Your guide will point out the different mangrove trees and small animals living around the creek.
Depending on the tide, you may see crabs, mudskippers and other small marine life.
4:15 PM – Canoe ride
Get into the traditional canoe and start exploring the creek.
Paddle through the calm mangrove channels while looking for birds and marine life.
The exact canoe route depends on the tide and water conditions. This is important because Mida Creek changes considerably between high and low tide.
5:15 PM – Local coconut drink
Take a short break and enjoy a fresh coconut while relaxing beside the creek.
5:30 PM – Sunset at Mida Creek
Continue to an open section of the creek and enjoy the sunset.
This is the perfect time for photos and a quiet break before returning.
Recent travellers have specifically highlighted reaching the open water at sunset as one of the best parts of the canoe experience.
6:15 PM – Return
Finish the canoe ride and return to the starting point.
6:30 PM – Drop-off
Return to your hotel or agreed drop-off point in Watamu.
Total duration: approximately 3.5 hours.
What’s included
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off, if included in the package
- Local guide
- Canoe ride
- Safety equipment
- Coconut drink
- Mangrove walk
- Sunset experience
What’s not included
- Meals
- Personal expenses
- Tips
- Extra drinks
- Any activities not mentioned above
What to bring
- Comfortable clothes
- Sandals or shoes that can get wet
- Hat
- Sunglasses
- Sunscreen
- Camera or phone
- Drinking water
