Mwamba is ideally situated as a base to explore the rich diversity of coastal habitats in the Watamu-Malindi area, particularly Arabuko-Sokoke Forest, Mida Creek, Gede Ruins, Sabaki
River Mouth and the seasonal freshwater wetlands just inland from the coastline.
Mwamba is run with an emphasis on an informal setting with guests and volunteers coming
together with staff to share meals. All food is prepared by our full-time chef. However, we invite guests and volunteers to join in with clearing up after meals to help reduce costs, and we’ve found it a great time to get to know each other.

Like many other A Rocha centres, Mwamba brings people of different faiths together in the
context of a shared interest in the environment. Many guests have commented on the warm
welcome they have received and often leave challenged and motivated, having witnessed
people living out their beliefs in an everyday context.

Guests have the option to take part in our conservation activities at Mwamba where possible,
such as bird ringing, rock- pooling, snorkeling and counting waterbirds at Mida Creek and
Sabaki Estuary.

In addition to all this, by staying at Mwamba Conservation Centre you are helping support the
conservation work carried out by A Rocha Kenya in the Watamu – Malindi area