6 DAYS 5 NIGHTS MALINDI/WATAMU SGR PACKAGE FROM NAIROBI

6 Days 5 Nights Malindi Watamu SGR Package Overview

Enjoy a longer North Coast escape with our 6-day, 5-night Malindi Watamu SGR package from Nairobi. The holiday combines return Economy Class train tickets, Mombasa–North Coast transfers and five nights at a selected coastal hotel or resort. After traveling aboard the Madaraka Express to Mombasa, continue by road to Malindi or Watamu. Four complete coastal days provide enough time for beach relaxation, marine experiences, local history and nature excursions without creating an overly rushed schedule.

This package suits couples, families, groups, honeymooners and guests celebrating birthdays or anniversaries. You may stay at one hotel throughout the holiday or combine Malindi and Watamu in a personalized split stay.

Package at a Glance

• Duration: 6 Days / 5 Nights
• Destinations: Malindi and Watamu
• Route: Nairobi → Mombasa → Malindi or Watamu → Nairobi
• Start and end point: Nairobi SGR Terminus
• Standard transport: Return Economy Class SGR
• Coast transfers: Mombasa SGR Terminus to the hotel and return
• Accommodation: Selected Malindi or Watamu hotel
• Hotel nights: Five
• Stay options: One-hotel stay or split stay
• Meal plan: According to the confirmed package
• Room basis: Per person sharing
• Starting price: From USD 500 per person sharing
• Customization: Available before confirmation

Malindi and Watamu SGR Route and Map

Nairobi SGR Terminus → Mombasa SGR Terminus → Malindi or Watamu → Mombasa SGR Terminus → Nairobi

Why Choose This North Coast Package?

This package combines your train tickets, coast transfers and hotel accommodation within one coordinated booking. As a result, you avoid arranging the longer journey from Mombasa to Malindi or Watamu separately.

Five hotel nights create a more relaxed experience than a standard short break. You can enjoy the hotel and beach while still leaving time for marine, historical and cultural activities. Flexible accommodation and meal plans also make the package suitable for different budgets. Moreover, Tunza Tours can adjust the hotel, stay arrangement, train class, transfers and activities before confirmation.

One-Hotel and Split-Stay Options

One-Hotel Stay

Stay for all five nights at one hotel in Malindi or Watamu. This option reduces packing and transfers, making it suitable for families, honeymooners and travelers who want a quiet resort-based holiday.

Malindi and Watamu Split Stay

Combine the two destinations by staying, for example, three nights in Malindi and two nights in Watamu. A split stay offers greater variety, although the additional hotel change and transfer may increase the package price.

The final quotation will clearly show each hotel, number of nights and transfer arrangement.

SGR and Coast Transfer Information

The standard package includes return Economy Class SGR tickets between Nairobi and Mombasa. Train-class upgrades may be arranged at an additional cost when suitable seats remain available.

After arriving in Mombasa, guests continue to Malindi or Watamu by road. Since the transfer takes several hours, both the arrival and return days require careful coordination with the train schedule. Before travel, Tunza Tours will provide the passenger details, train times, driver contact, hotel information, and pickup schedule. Transfers between your Nairobi location and Nairobi SGR Terminus remain excluded unless added to the quotation.

Recommended Malindi and Watamu Hotels

Accommodation is selected according to your travel dates, preferred destination, budget, and meal plan.

Value Hotel Options

Possible choices include:

• Silver Rock Hotel
• African House Resort
• PrideInn Eden Roc
• Coral Key Beach Resort
• Seven Islands Resort

These properties may suit travelers seeking practical accommodation at a competitive rate.

Midrange and All-Inclusive Options

Possible choices include:

• Driftwood Beach Club
• Kilili Baharini Resort & Spa
• Sandies Tropical Village
• Turtle Bay Beach Club
• The One Watamu Bay
• Temple Point Resort
• Lily Palm Resort

Midrange and all-inclusive hotels may provide wider dining options, additional facilities and easier access to selected coastal activities.

Premium Hotel Options

Possible choices include:

• Ocean Beach Resort & Spa
• Diamonds Dream of Africa
• Medina Palms
• Hemingways Watamu
• Billionaire Resort & Retreat
• Kobe Suite Resort

The listed properties are examples rather than guaranteed accommodation. When your preferred hotel is unavailable, Tunza Tours will recommend a comparable option within a similar location, category, meal plan, and budget.

6 Days 5 Nights Malindi Watamu SGR Package Price

Starting From USD 500 Per Person Sharing

The starting rate applies to selected low-season dates and is based on two adults sharing at one value hotel. It normally includes return Economy SGR tickets, scheduled coast transfers, five hotel nights and meals according to the confirmed plan.

The final price depends on:

• Travel dates and season
• Selected hotel or hotels
• Room category
• Meal plan
• Number and ages of travelers
• Shared or single occupancy
• One-hotel or split-stay arrangement
• Shared or private transfers
• Train class
• Optional experiences
• Festive supplements

Therefore, treat USD 500 as a starting price rather than a fixed rate for every hotel and departure date.

Recommended Package Levels

Value One-Hotel Package — From USD 500

This option normally includes Economy SGR tickets, scheduled coast transfers and five nights at a selected value hotel. Bed-and-breakfast or half-board meals may apply.

Midrange Malindi or Watamu Package — From USD 625

The midrange package may include an established beach hotel, broader facilities and half-board or full-board meals.

All-Inclusive Resort Package — From USD 750

This option may include selected meals, beverages, snacks and resort entertainment. The hotel’s confirmed conditions will explain the exact all-inclusive benefits.

Premium North Coast Package — From USD 950

The premium option may include upgraded train travel, private transfers, a premium room and luxury accommodation.

Malindi and Watamu Split Stay

Split stays receive a personalized quotation because rates depend on the two hotels, inter-hotel transfer and individual meal plans.

Meal Plans and Optional Experiences

Available meal plans may include bed and breakfast, half board, full board or all inclusive. Since hotels apply different rules, the quotation will clearly explain which meals, drinks and snacks are included.

Optional experiences include:

• Malindi Marine National Park
• Watamu Marine National Park
• Vasco da Gama Pillar
• Portuguese Chapel
• Gede Ruins
• Hell’s Kitchen Marafa
• Falconry of Kenya
• Mida Creek
• Glass-bottom boat ride
• Snorkelling
• Dolphin watching
• Deep-sea fishing
• Swahili dining experience
• Birthday or honeymoon setup
• Tsavo East safari extension

Activities cost extra unless the confirmed quotation includes them. Their operation also depends on opening hours, weather, sea conditions, and supplier availability.

What to Expect and Customization

The first and final days combine train and road travel. However, the four complete days at the coast create enough time for relaxation and carefully selected excursions.

Tunza Tours can adjust the hotel, meal plan, train class, transfer arrangement and number of nights before confirmation. Family rooms, sea-view upgrades, private transfers and special occasion arrangements can also be included. Travelers can extend the holiday to Kilifi or Mombasa, while a Tsavo safari can add a wildlife element. Any change may affect the route and final price.

Best Time to Book

Malindi and Watamu packages operate throughout the year, although rates and availability change by season. Weekends, school holidays, Easter, Christmas and New Year usually attract stronger demand and additional supplements.

Early booking provides a better choice of trains, hotels and rooms. Coastal weather and sea conditions vary, so sunshine, snorkeling conditions and dolphin sightings cannot be guaranteed.

Professional Support and Responsible Travel

Before departure, Tunza Tours will coordinate the train tickets, transfers, hotel accommodation and meal plan. The team will also provide the final itinerary and contact details for the assigned coast driver.

During the trip, assistance remains available for the confirmed travel arrangements. Additional excursions and extensions can also be coordinated when requested.

Guests should keep beaches clean, avoid damaging coral and follow marine-park rules. Respect local customs, support responsibly managed experiences and ask permission before photographing residents.

What to Carry

Pack lightweight clothing, swimwear, comfortable footwear, sunscreen, sunglasses and a sun hat. A light jacket may also be useful during early train journeys or cooler coastal evenings.

Keep your identification, train details, hotel voucher, medication and valuables in your hand luggage. A reusable water bottle, insect repellent, camera, charging cable, power bank and small day bag may also be helpful.

Booking, Payment and Cancellation

To request a personalized quotation, provide your dates, number of adults, children’s ages and preferred hotel category. Also state whether you prefer Malindi, Watamu, or a split stay, together with your room, meal plan, train class, and transfer requirements.

Tunza Tours will check train, hotel and transfer availability before issuing a detailed quotation. The package becomes confirmed after the required payment has been received and written confirmation issued. Changes to passenger names, dates, hotels, rooms or train class may affect the final cost. Cancellation charges depend on the railway, accommodation, transfers and activities already confirmed, so comprehensive travel insurance is recommended.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Is Included in the Package?

The package includes return Economy SGR tickets to Mombasa, North Coast road transfers, five accommodation nights and meals according to the confirmed plan. Booking support and access to available hotel facilities are also included.

Does the SGR Travel Directly to Malindi or Watamu?

The Madaraka Express operates between Nairobi and Mombasa. Guests continue from Mombasa SGR Terminus to Malindi or Watamu by road.

Can I Stay in Both Malindi and Watamu?

A split stay can be arranged according to your preferred hotels, dates and budget. The quotation will show the nights in each destination and whether an inter-hotel transfer is included.

Is USD 500 a Fixed Price?

No. USD 500 is an indicative low-season starting rate for two adults sharing at one value hotel. Hotel choice, meal plan, transfers, train class and travel dates determine the final price.

Can I Select My Preferred Hotel?

You may request a specific property, room category and meal plan. Accommodation becomes guaranteed after availability has been checked and written confirmation issued.

Are Activities Included?

Activities remain optional unless the quotation specifically includes them. Tunza Tours can arrange marine, historical, cultural and nature experiences.

Can Children Join?

Children can join, although their rates depend on age, train fare, hotel policy, meal plan and room-sharing arrangement. Provide every child’s age when requesting a quotation.

Are Nairobi SGR Transfers Included?

Transfers between your Nairobi location and Nairobi SGR Terminus are excluded from the standard package. A private transfer can be added.

Can the Package Be Customized?

The destination, hotels, number of nights, room type, meal plan, train class and transfers can be adjusted before confirmation. Additional excursions and special arrangements are also available.

Can I Add a Safari?

The holiday can be combined with Tsavo East, Tsavo West or another Kenya safari. Park fees, safari transport and accommodation will be priced separately.

Why Book With Tunza Tours?

Tunza Tours coordinates your SGR tickets, North Coast transfers and hotel accommodation within one straightforward booking. Flexible hotels, meal plans and stay arrangements make it easier to match the holiday to your budget and preferences.

Clear quotations identify the train class, hotel location, room category, meals and transfers before payment. Professional support remains available before, during and after the trip.

Request Your Malindi and Watamu Package Quote

Travel from Nairobi aboard the Madaraka Express and spend five nights enjoying the beaches, marine experiences and coastal atmosphere of Malindi and Watamu.

Send us your dates, number of travelers, children’s ages, hotel category, and preferred stay arrangement. Tunza Tours will prepare a personalized quotation.