Outdoor Parks in Kwale
Baraza Park Kwale: A Public Leisure Space
In between Mwalunganje Elephant Sanctuary and Shimba Hills National Reserve, at Kwale town, for the traveller with a few moments to spare, a drop in on Baraza Park provides the opportunity to reconnect with nature, in a serene corner where more trees and less traffic means cleaner air and relaxation – in abundance. And where one is almost always accorded a warm welcome by the locals. It does not take a long time to make new friends in this restful setting. Even those who prefer to keep to themselves and maintain a comfortable distance know they can turn to their neighbour should the need for a tete-a-tete arise. It is a lovely leisure space.
Baraza Park has plenty of sitting areas, ridiculously green, and the full-grown trees provide many areas of deep shade. A packed lunch is the perfect carry on. Every now and then, you sight the brave and fearless baboons and monkeys, risible and comical, coming from Shimba Hills National Reserve seemingly to take a walk in town. The indigenous trees present here are also a feeding spot and a habitat to several birds, reptiles and insect species. Additionally, there are adequate toilets, a restaurant block, unique galana walk ways, free wi-fi and ample parking space. For the cultural buff, Kwale town is a central base for the Digo and Duruma folk.
They belong to the Mijikenda ethnic group of the former Coast Province of Kenya. The story of Mwambasho, widely known as the Digo society, tells the origin of Mombasa, a single major urban centre of the coastal area, and the existence of the Digo dynasty that ruled over it. Now living mostly aound Kwale, the people who identify themselves as the Digo are rather friendly. The park offers a great place to gather more intriguing facts and tales of both the Digo and Duruma. Whilst Baraza Park Kwale is blissfully peaceful and quiet year-in year-out, its serenity is a little more chequered during political campaigns, being widely used as a tribune for political rallies. It is located a few meters from the Kwale County Headquarters.
Kenya is home to a variety of public parks that offer recreational, historical, and cultural experiences. Located in the heart of cities and towns, these invaluable recreational parks offer open spaces, walking paths, and a serene environment for relaxation. Most pretty and well kept, public parks are ideal for peaceful strolls.
Index of Public Leisure Parks in Kenya
Kakamega County - Masinde Muliro Gardens, Kericho County - Chagaik Arboretum, Kitui County - Kalundu Eco Park, Kwale County - The Baraza Park, Laikipia County - Nanyuki Public Park, Machakos County - Machakos Peoples Park, Mombasa County - Mama Ngina Waterfront Park, Haller Park, Mombasa Railways Park, Kibarani, Nairobi County - Uhuru Gardens, Uhuru Park, Arboretum, City Park, Jeevanjee Gardens, The Karura Forest, Ngong Road Gardens, Michuki Memorial Park, Nakuru County - Nyayo Gardens, Nandi County - The Kapsomotwa Gardens, Nyeri County - Dedan Kimathi Memorial Park, Uasin Gishu County - Jubilee Park, Sosioni Park, Eldoret Arboretum
Located along the Kenyan coast, and a hub renowned for its pristine beaches, rich cultural heritage, and breathtaking landscapes, Kwale County uniquely combines two of Kenya’s unsurpassed offerings – beach and safari. Kwale County is also a melting pot of coastal traditions, modern development, farming and trade to boot.
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85 Destinations in Kwale County, arranged as one would visit these - north, south, east then south - with aid of in-depth narratives, images, maps and distance chart:
Shelly Beach, Time Out Art Camp, Mwaluganje Elephant Sanctuary, Kutazama Lodge, Mandhari Lodge, Kimerimeta Safari Lodge, Baraza Park, Kwale Town, Shimba Hills National Reserve, Shimba Hills Lodge, Elephant Lookout, Sheldrick Falls, Shimba Hills Organic Farm, Nyalani Dam, WWF Nursery, Tiwi Beach, Diani-Chale Marine National Reserve, Kongo Mosque, Twiga Mosque, Diani Mosque, Diani Beach Art Gallery, Diani Bikes, Center Point Mall, Diani Beach, Almasi Art Agency, Diamond Leisure Beach & Golf Resort, Ali Barbour’s Cave Restaurant, Kenya Kite Masters, Kite Festival, Funguo Wreck, Swahili Beach Resort, Raydon Water Sports, Colobus Conservation Trust, Sails Beach Bar & Restaurant, H2O Extreme, Nomad Beach Bar & Restaurant, Baobab Beach Resort, Lantana Galu Beach, Galu Ruins, Bora Bora Wildlife Park, Skydive Diani, Kalista Bar & Restaurant, Kaya Kinondo (Forest), Kinondo Kwetu (Resort), Chale Island, Tulia Eco Garden, Gazi Beach, Gazi Mangrove Boardwalk, Gazi Ruins, Msambweni Beach, Munje Beach, Munje Beach Villas, Munje Ruins, Munje Octopus Closure, Funzi Island, Shirazi Ruins, Fikirini Caves, Hormuz, Pongwe, Shimoni Caves, Betty's Camp, Shimoni Ruins, KWS Shimoni Cottages, Wasini Island, Wasini Ruins, Wasini Boardwalk, Charlie Claw’s, Chambocha Cemetery, Wasini Dolphin Tours, Pilli Pipa Dhow, Blue Monkey Cottages, GVI Mkwiro, Mwaozi Tumbe's Gravestone, Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park, Sii Island, Mrima Hill, Maji Moto Springs, Vumba Kuu, Vanga, Vanga Ruins, Nyika Plateau
Know More About Kwale County: Its Geography, Land-Use, Highlights, Population, Roads - including strip maps, Airports, Climate & National Monuments
Kwale has monsoon type of climate marked by hot and dry weather from January to May and cooler temperatures from June to August. Average annual temperatures ranges between 24oC and 30oC.
Kwale is widely known for its 35 km long coast, where Diani Beach sits. Inland, the coastal uplands, commonly referred to as Shimba Hills, is a sharp elevation in altitude. The land then steeply falls again into the Nyika Plateau and Tsavo.