subject: A Dive Through The Mombasa Marine National Park And Reserve [print this page] Who wouldn't want to spend their vacation in Kenya? Kenya is a country known for its wild life safaris, interesting culture and a different experience. Amidst the various parks, sanctuaries and wild life reserves is the Mombasa Marine National Park and Reserve.
Situated in Mombasa town on the coast of Kenya it was established as a national park as in as early as 1986. With an eco-system full of sea water, sea weeds and mangroves, Mombasa is home to large and diverse marine lives including starfish, sea jellies, urchins, crabs and spectacular coral reefs.Numerous bird species can also be seen widely in the park.
The park covers almost 2,500 acres while the entire reserve is 49,400 acres. A very popular diving and snorkelling spot, wind surfing and water skiing is also allowed in the reserve. Most visitors do a snorkelling session to witness the almost unbroken coral reef that stretches to 230kms. The only it breaks are also at natural creeks and river mouths. The magnificent coral reef naturally attract equally magnificent fish species including celestial blue and jade green parrot fish, angel fish, zebra fish, butterfly fish, damsel fish, lionfish and many others.
Accommodation in Mombasa is as inviting and enchanting as the natural beauty that surrounds you everywhere in Kenya. Capturing the spirit of the country, many a Kenya Hotel offers a perfect hospitality experience. Every Mombasa hotel is no exception to this philosophy. Hidden amidst one such paradise is the Diani Reef Beach Resort & Spa.
Located in one of Kenya's best beaches, this 35 acre property is surrounded by white sandy beaches and pristine blue waters. With 143 luxury retreats, each offering a private seclusion, be prepared to enthral your senses in a choice of delightful experiences.
Being Kenya's second largest city, Mombasa offers a whole gamut of activities you can indulge in. The convenient location of this hotel takes away the hazard of constantly having to travel and gives you more time to engage in things you would enjoy. The exotic music and night life will give you a taste of Taarab music but don't be surprised if you come up against some Indian bhangra as well.
