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Town Council in Kilifi County, Kenya
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Kilifi is a coastal town in Kenya located in Kilifi County, part of the Coastal Kenya region.
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Kilifi Creek is a picturesque inlet that is ideal for boating, fishing, and birdwatching. You can take a dhow ride to explore the creek and enjoy the scenic views.
The Mnarani Ruins are ancient ruins of a Swahili town dating back to the 14th century. They include the remains of a mosque, tombs, and houses, and provide a glimpse into the area's rich history and culture.
Panga ya Saidi
The cave is rich in archaeological finds from the Middle Stone Age, the Late Stone Age and the Iron Age. The excavated artefacts bear witness to an unusually long period of human activity, from around 78,000 years ago to around 400 years ago. The interesting cave can be visited, preferably with a guide from the nearby village.
Steep coast with a beautiful view of the wild sea beating against the cliffs. Most impressive at high tide. Good footwear is required as the coral rock is very sharp-edged.
In this wild place, 12 metres underground, you can visit a beautiful karst cave with stalactites and stalagmites and observe the owls that live there. There are a few small cafés where you can relax in the shade and have something to eat. Guides are on hand to show you around the cave. As the cave is not signposted, you have to ask around in the neighbourhood for the exact location of the cave. The African barn owl (Tito alba affinis), a rare bird that lives in the deep cave of Kikambala, feeds mainly on small rodents (rats), snakes, bats, lizards and insects, but also utilises other locally abundant sources of food.
Kilifi has a beautiful sandy beach that stretches for about 4 km. Has some small restaurants.
Small park with a beach on the creek. It's worth stopping by for a walk.
It's a fun place to go with family or friends. It's clean and you can swim in the creek.
Beautiful, community-run marine park. Some of the best snorkelling in the area.
Nice simple meals with good views of the boats, gulf and bridge.
Very nicely situated on and above the water.
A Simple busy restaurant for local native dishes.
A popular restaurant in green surroundings.
This simple but tasty restaurant is located at the small harbor and fish market. You can take a sunset cruise on a sailing ship from here, which is highly recommended. Don't forget swimwear.
with a large Naivas supermarket and other shops.
There are several ways to get to Kilifi, depending on your starting point and budget. Some of the most common options:
Read in the guideThe town center is small and easily walkable. For trips outside the center or in the immediate vicinity, there are several options:
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