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A number of beautiful and almost natural beaches line up in this area, about 20km north of Mtwapa. They are best reached by car. In the area around Vipingo there are still remnants of the coastal forest, which used to stretch all along the coast, which is an important refuge for the now rare flora and fauna of the coastal forest. In and between this forest there are ancient tombs and mosques and other sites of the former culture of the coastal inhabitants. If you're in the area, visit the Vipingo Ridge , a modern and stylish hotel complex that includes an 18-hole golf course and residential buildings.
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It is very quiet and almost natural beach with remnants of coastal forest and palm trees lining the beach. Kuruwitu Beach is part of a marine reserve and conservation area. Therefore the coral reef is in good condition and an impressive, colorful diversity of flora and fauna can be seen while snorkeling, diving or from a glass bottom boat. Also dolphins and sea turtles can be spotted here as well. Boat trips to the reef are offered. But you can also take part in a guided hike to the reef instead at low tide.
A scenic beach with typical palms and white sand. Once a centre of tourism is now only frequented by locals. To reach there is best by taxi as the road is quite rough
a small but very nice and lonely beach
The ruins are about 5 km from the centre of Mtwapa as you walk down to the sea. Jumba la Mtwana, which means in Swahili "The large house of the slave", is a picturesque ruined village about 600 years old. The remains of houses and mosques are in a picturesque woodland setting near the seaside. The beach and the restaurant there are "must see"
Ruins of a town from the 14th century near Cobba Cabana Beach. The decline of the town began when the Portuguese conquered the area and took over the maritime trade. This deprived the town of its economic basis. The site is not signposted, but you can ask for a guide at the first beach bar, who will lead you through the ruined city in the jungle. Very photogenic and still a lost place. The site has only been accessible since 2021 and is co-managed and guarded by the Jumba Ruins Administration. You can find out more about the new archaeological site at the Jumba Ruins Museum.
A small beach at Mangroves, at low tide you can walk to Cobba Cabana along the beach. It's a very nice walk