Kenya Beyond Sight brought its Coastal Edition to Malindi Marine Park, offering participants a day filled with adventure, celebration and a powerful message of inclusion.
The second day of the programme began at Temple Point with a birthday celebration for Jsupercharge, the Vision Bearer of Kenya Beyond Sight, before the group proceeded to Malindi Marine Park.
Participants received a briefing from Ntindi Kassim, Senior Warden at KWS Malindi Marine Park, ahead of an immersive snorkelling experience. Trained boat crews from the local community guided the group as they explored the waters of the Indian Ocean.
The adventure was followed by a seafood lunch on an island, where participants relaxed and continued the celebrations through music and dance.
The experience brought together people with different abilities, including persons with visual impairment, albinism and physical impairments. All participants took part in the day’s activities, reinforcing Kenya Beyond Sight’s message that disability should not prevent people from experiencing adventure, nature and the ocean.
For many participants, the outing offered more than recreation. It created an opportunity to build connections, experience the beauty of Kenya’s coastline and challenge perceptions about what people with disabilities can do.
Kenya Wildlife Service provides free entry to its parks and marine reserves for persons with disabilities, a policy that helps improve access to Kenya’s natural attractions.
The programme’s excursions and transport were curated by Accessible Travel Kenya, supporting the participation of people with diverse accessibility needs.
The Malindi experience demonstrated how inclusive tourism can bring people together while opening opportunities for everyone to enjoy Kenya’s rich natural heritage.