Economic empowerment through alternative income generation
With the area so dependant on the marine resources, it is increasingly important to start sustainable businesses that are not marine based.
Turtle rehabilitation and research centre
The KCWA and Bureni Turtle Watch compensation projects have had unprecedented success with over 120 turtle nests hatching in 2013 (5000 turtles), and 126 nests so far in 2014. This is one of the best turtle nesting areas on the East African coast.
FISHING
Go deep sea fishing with one of the best local fishermen in the rich fishing grounds outside the reef. Any fishing we do is sustainable and we encourage tag and release of any billfish caught. [...]
DHOW RIDES
Take a sunset cruise under sail on KCWA's dhow through the mangroves on the Kilifi creek and moor at an island where hundreds of rare Carmine bee-eaters come home to roost. The dhow can take [...]
SNORKELING
Go snorkelling in Kuruwitu marine sanctuary to see over 200 fish species and other amazing creatures of the ocean. The marine protected area has now been closed for 11 years and the biodiversity is incredible. [...]
Kinuni landing site beach cleanup on 22nd April
“Why are you here?” Project Manager, Richard Bemaronda asked the participants. Scores of community members and American students gathered to contemplate the importance of their deeds. “I’m here to restore the promise of the sea,” one community member said.
Glass bottom boat is finally launched
The glass bottom boat has now been launched at Kuruwitu. Visitors to the beach had great fun over Christmas looking at all the fish and coral from the boat. […]
News from Kuruwitu March 9th 2010
On its 3rd trip out since it was launched the group on board the Glass bottom boat saw a turtle feeding on the sea grass before they even reached […]
Sarah, UK
Was snorkelling there at the weekend and saw over 20 banner fish and a plethora of other beautiful fish. The glass bottomed boat is now up and running.