How to get fromMachakos to Watamuby taxi, plane, train, car or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Machakos to Watamu by taxi, plane, train, car, or bus

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Taxi to Nairobi Wilson Airport, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Machakos to Nairobi-Wilson-Airport-WIL
2. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Malindi (MYD)WIL - MYD
2h 11m
$225–361
Drive 512.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Machakos to Watamu512.5 km
6h 9m
$59–86
Train, drive
1. Take the train from Athi River to MariakaniInter-county
2. Drive from Mariakani to Watamu
7h 7m
$89–134
Bus
1. Take the bus from Devki to Easy Coach/Uchumi110Ath
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Malindi
10h 50m
$126–167
Taxi to Nairobi, fly
1. Take the taxi from Machakos to Nairobi-Airport-NBO
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Malindi (MYD)NBO - MYD
2h 18m
$257–486

Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Malindi (MYD) flights

21Weekly Planes

1h 8mAverage Duration

$65Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Machakos to Watamu.

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Distance: 504.4 km
Duration: 2h 11m

What companies run services between Machakos, Kenya and Watamu, Kenya?

You can take a vehicle from Machakos to Watamu via Devki, Easy Coach/Uchumi, Nairobi, and Malindi in around 10h 50m.

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Malindi(opens in a new window), Kenya(opens in a new window)

Malindi is a town on Malindi Bay at the mouth of the Sabaki River, lying on the Indian Ocean coast of Kenya. It is 120 kilometres northeast of Mombasa. The population of Malindi was 119,859 as of the 2019 census. It is the largest urban centre in Kilifi County. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Malindi

Ruins of Gedi(Opens in a new window)

The ruins of Gedi are a historical and archaeological site near the Indian Ocean coast of eastern Kenya. The site is adjacent to the town of Gedi (also known as Gede) in the Kilifi District and within the Arabuko-Sokoke Forest.

Malindi Marine National Park(Opens in a new window)

Malindi Marine National Park is located in the Indian Ocean, off the coast of Kenya. It is claimed to be oldest marine park in Africa. The park lies at Malindi, about 118 km north of Mombasa and is protected and administered by the Kenya Wildlife Service. Along with Watamu Marine National Park, Malindi Marine Park is enclosed by the Malindi Marine National Reserve.

Watamu Marine National Park(Opens in a new window)

Watamu Marine National Park and Reserve is located in Kenya. Established in 1968, it was one of Kenya's first marine parks. It is located about 90 mi north of Mombasa, Kenya's second largest city. Its coral gardens are merely 300 m from the shore and are home to approximately 600 species of fish, 110 species of stony coral and countless invertebrates, crustaceans and molluscs. Water temperature varies from 20 degrees Celsius (June to November) to 30 degrees Celsius (December to May). The park was designated as a biosphere reserve in 1979.

Places to stay in Malindi

The Lawford Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

04 beach cottage malindi(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

African House Resort(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

Kilili Baharini Resort & Spa(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

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