I really enjoyed coming here. My mum and I have been here before, but it was great coming back and seeing what Watamu Turtle Watch does. They're really fighting for such a good cause and I learnt stuff I didn't know before
We were lucky to visit Watamu Turtle Watch on a recent holiday. What a project it is! Everyone we met was totally committed to saving turtles and we were lucky enough to see three turtles released back to the sea. While I can understand some people's disappointment in not seeing many turtles, surely the whole point is to have as few turtles as possible in rehab. They'd only be there if they were sick. The project's education system is superb, during our visit 25 special needs children visited and we enjoyed sharing educational gifts from Mid Calder Primary School, Scotland with them.It's just so lovely to see a project helping nature without interfering with it! Well done, keep up the good work!
Watamu turtle watch have very passionate and knowledgeable staff, who devote much of their time to looking after turtles.This establishment is a must-see for anyone to get up close to turtles and understand the challenges the species faces.They also run a volunteer programme, which is fully recommended to anyone who wants to visit the Kenya coast and get involved with a good cause.
Really enjoyed our visit, with the knowledge and commitment of the staff to saving and helping the local turtle population. It is free to visit and I expect most visitors with sponsor turtles by donation which personally we think is worthwhile given the work being done by the Turtle Watch team
We travelled by tuk-tuk to the turtle watch but were disappointed to find out that they only had two turtles (which is a good thing I suppose - means they are doing a good job).It is a good cause so I am glad we gave them money but it wasn't really worth the effort of going out of town!
Ever seen a sick turtle under a blanket? Me neither, but efforts to help sea turtles at Watamu deserve your support. Thousands of sea turtles have been rescued from fishermen's nets and returned to the wild, plus there is a rehab center where seriously ill turtles are treated by vets, which is expensive. Bus loads of school children come here to learn about the dangers of plastics and pollution, so they can appreciate these creatures and the rewards of a healthy Indian Ocean. Finally, there are a few spots of volunteers who live on site. If you cannot stop by this center near Malindi, please donate to the cause. They do vital work; you can keep up to date with newsletter or on Facebook.
A small place that makes a difference to the turtle population of the world. Doing a wonderful job. Adopt a turtle and help.
Very interesting place to visit!You won't necessarily see turtles on your visit as they only have turtles there for treatment/rehabilitation. Our guide was very well informed and could answer the multitude of questions posed by my kids in a satisfactory way. We definitely learnt a lot about turtles and it was great to hear about their conservation efforts and how they are educating the local communities about the importance of conserving the turtles that come to nest on the beaches in Watamu and Malindi.All-in-all a well-worth-the-visit-attraction.
This is the best hotel in Watamu this is where you can realy enjoy a wonderful break and you always get treated as part of the family and they do wonderful weddings
A nice place, with tons of information. I was guided through and got to hear a lot about the different kinds of turtles, as well as what they and the community are doing to protect the turtles.There was only one turtle there, and it was hiding.Don't expect to see turtles when you go, as they are only there if they are injured - so it is of course good for the turtles if there isn't any when you go there ;)