Mombasa, the main destination on the coast, undoubtedly boasts some of Africa’s finest white sandy beaches and coral reefs, but the true jewels of this magical coast are farther away from this bustling area. Moving north up the coast, all of Malindi, Watamu, and Lamu have absolutely unforgettable experiences. Watamu (meaning sweet in Swahili) is a generally comfortable beach town suitable for spending relaxing days by the ocean and enjoying the spectacular sea life on the coral reef and coral reef and shimmering lagoons.