Kilifi Kenya

Kilifi Kenya : White sand beaches, a warm Indian Ocean, quirky bars and restaurants, and a laid-back atmosphere make Kilifi the perfect Kenya safari destination for a paradise vacation. The phrase “off the beaten track” is overused, but it applies to Kilifi when it comes to kenya tourism. Many people pass Kilifi on their way to Malindi or Watamu, but Kilifi holds its secrets close to its heart. Beneath the surface, there’s a booming alternative industry of foodie entrepreneurs, sports enthusiasts, and conservationists. Kilifi, Kenya, has a growing community of people who moved to the coast after growing tired of Nairobi’s city life. Kilifi Kenya has one of the best schools in the region (Kivukoni), and the steady influx of permanent residents makes houses and villas in Kilifi harder to come by.

What is there to do in Kilifi Kenya?

Bofa beach

Bofa beach, which is compared with Diani for having Kenya’s whitest and smoothest sand, is ranked first on the list. The sand is actually so fine and white that it sinks into the ocean as you get closer to it, during the day it is hard to open your eyes as the sunlight reflects too much on the white sand of the beach. The warm ocean waters at Bofa Beach usually recedes revealing the tiny creatures such as  shells, and starfish. When the tide comes back in, the waves tumble, creating  great conditions for sailing and kitesurfing. Bofa Beach has Salty’s for refreshments, but it lacks restrooms, shops, and sun loungers.

Kilifi Creek

One of the best kenya safari tour activities to do at the Kenya coast is swimming. It’s customary to swim over Kilifi Creek, however doing so requires good swimming abilities. The fact that it’s feasible to do so suggests how calm the waters are, that is why water sports activities are a great attraction at the coast. The top-notch 3 Degrees South offers dinghy sailing, yachting, windsurfing, water skiing, wakeboarding, and kayaking lessons, along with boats, boards, and instructors.

Kuruwitu  Conservancy

Though it’s not quite in Kilifi—Kuruwitu Conservancy is well worth a visit—it’s roughly 20 minutes further down the coast, close to Vipingo Ridge. Founded in 2003, the conservancy is an initiative driven by the community. In order to avoid damaging fishing and related practices that harmed coral and marine life, the 30-hectare ocean-based conservation first collaborated with local fishermen. One of the richest areas of marine life in all of Kenya can be seen when snorkelling over the conservancy today. Keep an eye out for the small coral gardens where the crew is cultivating coral heads. It costs KSH 1500 to snorkel, but it’s well worth it to witness so much underwater life so near to the coast. You can also get a bite to eat at Kuruwitu excellent Vipingo Beach Club.

Kilifi plantation

Kilifi Plantation is a dairy and sisal plantation spanning 2500 hectares. It’s breathtakingly gorgeous. Those unending lines of sisal silhouetted against the blue sky make me feel something. Kilifi Plantation boasts a vast system of walking and cycling paths. It also houses the superb restaurant Food Movement. The Food Movement is surrounded by a number of stores that sell organic food, furniture, clothing, crafts, and art.

Mnarani Ruins

Here you will find Two mosques from the fifteenth century that can be seen at the Mnarani Ruins. Mnarani ruins is perched high atop a rock, the mosques overlook Kilifi Creek. Numerous tombs and magnificent, equally old baobab trees can be found.

Restaurant in Kilifi

Salty’s Kitesurfing Village

My top pick for dining and drinking in Kilifi is Salty’s Kitesurfing Village. There is no better place to eat salads, burgers, and seafood carpaccio while burying your feet in the sand. The menu here can change based on what is available, but it prioritises organic and locally produced food. From this restaurant you can take beverage, take in the relaxed atmosphere, and attempt to fit in with all the stylish and effortlessly cool coastal environment.

Food Movement

The Food Movement provides organic, locally grown food that will appeal to both vegetarians and carnivores. The Food Movement, as you might say, is a gathering place for creatives and entrepreneurs who are self-expressive. It has a hippie/bohemian air. The cuisine is delicious either way. Although beer is available, wine and spirits are not. But you can also just relax in the shade of the trees and try not to melt in the heat, or you can stroll around the grounds and take in the little local vendors and workshops.

Nautilus Restaurant

Kilifi Kenya
Nautilus Restaurant

This wooden structure is used to house Nautilus Restaurant, it has a view of the creek. It is also one of the best safari in Kilifi destinations for a sundowner. Nautilus Restaurant has great views that spread out over the ocean, from the restaurant you can see boats cruising by at a leisurely. The hotel has excellent food, with a focus on seafood prepared in the Mediterranean style and a few Swahili dishes. You would think it would be a more popular visit given its location and food, but occasionally the service falls short of expectations.

Hotels in Kilifi

Compared to Mombasa, Watamu, and Diani, Kilifi experiences less tourism, and the number of hotels is constrained. I don’t want to add many of the hotels you will find listed to this list because they are either extremely old and out of date or not even in Kilifi. Below is a selection of hotels in Kilifi, Kenya.

Mnarani Beach Club

The Mnaraini Beach Club, which is associated with 3 Degrees South, is situated higher up on the cliff. The location on the Cliffside offers breathtaking views of the Indian Ocean and over the stream. Situated in a 40-acre tropical garden with landscaping, the Mnarani Beach resort offers access to a private white sand cove, which serves as the base of operations for 3 Degrees. There’s a restaurant, beach bar, pool and sixty simple, tidy rooms. Although it is a simple facility, it is the greatest choice for a larger hotel in Kilifi. It’s also fantastic if you intend to engage in a variety of water activities or are visiting Kilifi to pick up windsurfing, diving, or sailing skills.

Kilifi, Kenya is located 1.5 hours south of the smaller airport in Malindi and 1 hour north of the airport in Mombasa. It makes more sense to take a flight to Vipingo Ridge, which is only 20 minutes away, or Mombasa, which is closer and less expensive. The second-biggest city in Kenya, Mombasa, is home to an international airport. Matatus are also operated between Mombasa and Kilifi; they are far less expensive but still very packed, hot, and sticky. Additionally, there are a few bus services.

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