People ,looking for activities requiring slightly lesso energy will find the beaches of the coast the perfect place to chill out for awhile. And it need not be purely hedonistic, as there is a rich history and the strong Swahili coastal culture to delve into. The Old Town's biggest attraction is well worth a visit, especially Omani house in the fort's north-western corner. The mysterious. and extensive ruins of this Arab-Swahlll town are among the principal historical monuments on the coast. Excavations indicate that the town was founded in the 13th centUry and was inexplicably abandoned in the 17 th or 18th century.
Access is by diesel-powered launch from the mainland.
Shela beach is one of the most relaxing places you'll ever visit. It's even better at the Shimoni and Wasini islands, although they areless accessible and developed. You can rent a glass-bottom boat at Malindi to see the amazing variety of coral and fish. 4 Water Rafting A day trip from Nairobi starts above the Sagana on the Athi River, finishing above the Masinga Dam. An exciting three-day trip takes you from Yatta Gap to Tsavo Safari Camp.