Summary
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DestinationDiani, Mombasa, Watamu, Lamu
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Days12
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Duration12 days
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Pick up and Drop offYes
12 days · By air, road and rail · Diani, Mombasa, Watamu, Lamu
Coral, dhows and old stone towns
A journey through a thousand years of Swahili history, from the white sand of Diani to Mombasa’s Old Town, the reefs of Watamu and the car-free lanes of Lamu.
The signature moment: A sunset dhow in the Lamu channel as the town’s lights come on along the waterfront.
Make it yours. This itinerary is a starting point. Contact Accessible Travel Kenya to customise it: change the dates, pace, length, lodges, vehicle and access support, or combine it with another journey or a beach stay. Price on request, with a written, tailored quote within 24 hours.
Contact Accessible Travel Kenya to customise · WhatsApp +254 724 215 977 · bookings@accessibletravel.co.ke
Who it works for
- Physical (wheelchair users and slow walkers): Yes
- Visual (blind and low vision): Yes
- Hearing (Deaf and hard of hearing): Yes
- Hidden (autism, fatigue, chronic illness): Yes
Your days
Days 1–4: Diani
Fly into Ukunda, or the Madaraka Express and a short drive; beach days and Colobus Conservation.
Days 5–6: Mombasa
North to Nyali; Fort Jesus and the Old Town.
Days 7–9: Watamu
Glass-bottom boat and snorkelling in the marine park.
Days 10–11: Lamu
Fly from Malindi; the Old Town, the museum and a sunset dhow.
Day 12: Home
Fly from Lamu to Nairobi.
Where you stay
Choose your style; Accessible Travel Kenya confirms a measured accessible room before you book.
- Mid-range: Leopard Beach, PrideInn Nyali, Turtle Bay, Kijani House
- Luxury: Sarova Whitesands, Swahili Beach, Hemingways Watamu, Peponi Hotel
- Ultra-luxury: Vipingo Ridge, Almanara, Medina Palms, The Majlis
Best time to go
- Weather: Jul–Oct and Dec–Mar
- Value: Apr–Jun and Nov
On every Accessible Travel Kenya journey
- Meet-and-assist at JKIA, Wilson and Moi airports, with an adapted vehicle at the kerb
- Adapted 4×4 Land Cruisers with ramp, tie-downs and pop-up roof; accessible vans in Nairobi and Mombasa
- Wheelchairs, shower chairs, commodes and more, delivered to your first hotel
- An easy pace: at most 4 hours’ driving a day, two nights per stop, a rest afternoon every three days
- A try-before-you-fly pack: photos of every step of your journey, room videos and a call with your guide
- Carer and companion rates, and health support: partner hospitals, oxygen or dialysis on request
- Sign language interpreters on request, 24-hour WhatsApp support and written briefs on every journey
Ready to plan? Every journey can be shortened, extended or combined. Contact Accessible Travel Kenya to customise this journey or message Accessible Travel Kenya on WhatsApp.
Plan this trip with Accessible Travel Kenya
This itinerary is a starting point. Accessible Travel Kenya can change the dates, pace, lodges and length, or combine it with another journey or a beach stay.
Every Accessible Travel Kenya trip includes:
- A wheelchair-accessible vehicle with a trained Accessible Travel Kenya driver-guide
- Rooms, bathrooms and paths checked for access before you book
- 24-hour WhatsApp support throughout your trip
- Mobility equipment, carers and sign language interpreters on request
Send your dates and who is travelling, and the team replies within 24 hours with a tailored, written proposal.
