Historic Sites Along the Coast
Funzi Island: The Picturesque Wadigo Enclave
As the earliest permanently settled island of the four principal islands distributed within the provisional marine territory of Kwale County, Funzi Island, at the very least, offers several scenic routes through a scene of arcadian tranquility, in and out of villages resided by the seafaring Wadigo community. Teeming with life and completely surrounded by dense mangrove swamps, the island bedazzles with an unexpected hidden beauty. Its agrestic nature is only balanced by the warmth of the locals who impart a classic Swahili charm to the otherwise modest benighted society. Past the villages, the winding paths lead to the beach and lush tidal inlets.
Funzi Island is comprised of four mangrove covered islets, with only one being inhabited. The island is venerated for its self-same exclusive, boutique, family-run Funzi Keys Resort. This secluded, tranquil up-market getaway, designed to blend unobtrusively with the paradisal oceanfront, captures the imagination of the great stretches of golden sands. It is situated at the western area of Funzi Island. Also found on the Island, a short distance from the Funzi Keys, is the middle-budget Mikoko Cove Ecolodge and Mangrove Hotel. Other highlights at Funzi include: boating tours along Ramisi River lined on either side with dense mangrove forest, a visit to Funzi Turtle Club, exploring the historic sites or guided cultural passages.
Kenya is home to several beautiful islands, each offering unique attractions and experiences. Mombasa, a term interchangeably used to refer to the city and county, is the most developed. Further north, Lamu Island, a UNESCO World Heritage site, is an enchanting destination. Overall, islands in Kenya offer a mix of natural beauty, cultural heritage, and recreational activities, making them popular.
Index of Islands Around Kenya
Baringo County - Lokoros, Rongena, Lengai, Devil’s, Samatian, Ol kokwe, Parmolos, Embu County - Gichuki, Homa Bay County - Rusinga, Ngodhe, Mfangano, Takawiri, Mbasa, Ringiti, Kilifi County - Sudi, Robinson, Kirepwe, Kisumu County - Ndere, Mageto, Kwale County - Chale, Wasini, Kisite-Mpunguti, Funzi, Sii, Lamu County - Lamu, Manda, Manda Toto, Kiwayu, Pate, Shindamwe, Machakos County - Gichuki, Migori County - Migingo, Usingo, Ugongo, Mombasa County - Mombasa, Nakuru County - Crescent, Turkana County - North, Central, South, Naperito Cathedral Rock
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
What’s The Air Like In Kwale?
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.
What’s The Lay of The Land In C.02?
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.