African Footprint
Ranked in Best Casual Dining in Watamu
About
By far the best restaurant in Luwa Beach with attention to every detail — Eli and her team welcome you like family from the very beginning. Amazing food, very comfortable facilities, and unforgettable beachside experience in the wind.
Highlights
- Dine-in
- Takeout
- Delivery
- Serves beer
- Serves wine
- Breakfast
- Lunch
- Dinner
- Brunch
- Vegetarian options
- Takes reservations
HoursOpen now
Google reviews
- Carl T.Google review · 2 Jan 2026
A lovely place on the beach in the wind. The service is kind and exquisite. We had the mixed seafood platter, which featured lobster, shrimps, snapper, octobus and vegetables. The chips came with mayonnaise and sweet sour combination that was heavenly. All very newcaught, fresh and fabulous.
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- Donna S.Google review · 1 Jan 2026
Besides a most beautiful beach, a bamboo bar with swinging stools, hanging sun beds, and an upstairs dining terrace overlooking Sardinia 2, the friendly staff delivers deliciously fresh and creative food with style and hospitality. This place leaves more than a footprint; it etches a memorable dining experience on the Soul.
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- Nicolò A.Google review · 23 Dec 2025
Footprint is always an unforgettable experience. If you are looking for safely relax, beautiful seaside and excellent cuisine you are in the right place. It deserves any single minute you spend there with Masha and Cinzia. The lunch is on its terrace, with a fantastic view. From appetizers to main courses you won’t be disappointed, thanks to fresh food and materials, and a modern way of cooking. I’ll surely come back, as I already do every year I spend my holidays in Kenya.
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- Danny A.Google review · 31 Jan 2025
This is by far the best restaurant in Luwa Beach with all attention to details. Eli and her team are amazing and welcome us family from the very beginning. The food is amazing and facilities very confortable and beautiful
- Erik F.Google review · 21 Jan 2025
What can I say? A day at African Footprint is like a year on holiday ❤️ A unique location built on love for Africa and passion to bring amazing experiences, tasty food of high quality cooked with passion (tried almost all menu and we were always surprised) and a fantastic crew that makes the experience, a dream ☀️ thank you for all and hopefully see you soon
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Location
Malindi Jacaranda Watamu, 80202, Watamu, Kenya
Watamu
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