The Swahili coast: 12-Day Accessible Beach Holiday

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.

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.

Senior-friendly and wheelchair accessible: Accessible Travel Kenya caters to everyone. As specialists in inclusive tourism, the company checks every vehicle, room and activity against your needs before the company confirms.