When water calls, Coast isn't only option

Groups participate in a boat race in Lake Victoria. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard]

What comes to mind when you feel like spending some time by a calming water body? For many, it is the coast region by the Indian Ocean.

For obvious reasons, the leisure and luxury associated with Mombasa beaches such as Malindi, Lamu, and Diani make the region the preferred holiday destination for many.