Kenya · national park
Watamu Marine National Park
Watamu Marine National Park is a national park in Kenya, established in 1968, covering 10 km² (4 sq mi). It is the #21 largest of Kenya's 29 national parks.
- Area
- 10 km²
- Established
- 1968
- IUCN
- II: National Park
- Nearest airport
- MYD · 18 km
Nearest airports to Watamu Marine National Park
- 1 MYD18 kmstraight line
- 2 MBA88 kmstraight line
- 3 LAU159 kmstraight line
More about Watamu Marine National Park
Watamu Marine National Park is one of 29 national parks in Kenya. It covers 10 km² (1,000 ha) — about 5 times the size of Monaco, making it the #21 largest national park in Kenya (0% of the country's national park area).
History and protection
The park was established in 1968, 58 years ago — the first national parks in Kenya date back to 1593. It is listed in IUCN category II: National Park — protecting whole ecosystems while welcoming visitors for recreation and education.
Visiting Watamu Marine National Park
The closest airport is Malindi International Airport (MYD), about 18 km away — around 24 minutes by car; alternatively Moi International Airport (MBA, 88 km). Other national parks within reach include Malindi Marine National Park (6 km²), Arabuko Sokoke National Park (6 km²), Mombasa Marine National Park and Reserve (10 km²) and Fort Jesus Museum (0 km²) — easy to combine on one trip.
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