Fly to Msambweni, Kenya

• Time zone: UTC / GMT +3
• Currency: Kenyan Shilling (KSh, often written as =/)
• Driving: left-hand side of the road
• Power Outlets: 220V-240V 50Hz. Plug types are ‘Type D & G (British)’
• Closest airport: Diani Ukundu Aiport serves as the closest airport to Msambweni about 27 kilometres away. Alternatively, you could fly to Mombasa Airport and then book a transfer from there to Msambweni which would be a  54 kilometres drive or fly to Tanga Airport and drive 123 kilometres to Msambeweni

The dry season is always a perfect time to visit Msambweni, and that runs from June to October. Though the temperatures are usually high, you can however still choose to visit during the rainy season which is scattered between April, May, October, and November.

The warmest month is March, while the coolest is July. February is the driest month while May is usually the wettest, so you might want to avoid coming if you’re averse to too much rain. Thus, ensure to plan your visit to this charming area of Kenya according to your preference.

Every visitor to Msambweni cannot afford to miss out on a visit to the Shimba Hills National Reserve. It’s an expansive home to an array of flora and fauna. Nature lovers will be awed by the natural beauty of the Mwaluganje Forest, a sanctuary to the some of the best wildlife species in the country. You can even plan to stay the night in a nearby camp to enjoy a complete round-the-clock experience of this amazing forest.

Msambweni is a fishing village with lots of fresh seafood, so get ready to enjoy an array of assorted supplies from the local suppliers in the area. Shrimps, octopus, prawns, and lots of local dishes are set to take your taste buds on a roller coaster with the diverse variety of seafood, French, Belgian and Swahili dishes prepared by Msambweni local and international chefs.

Msambweni is a predominantly Muslim populated, though it has an interdenominational church. The locals are called the Digo and some of them have superstitious beliefs, especially in spiritualism and witchcraft. 

The prices in and around Msambweni are relatively affordable and in your favour, if you're bringing along foreign currency.

This is roughly what you can expect to pay in Msambweni for:

• Domestic beer in a supermarket (0.5-litre bottle) – 179KSh
• Imported beer in a supermarket (0.33-litre bottle) – 228KSh
• Pack of cigarettes (Marlboro) – 200Ksh
• A bottle of coca cola / pepsi (0.33-litre bottle) – 56KSh
• A small bottle of water (0.33-litre bottle) – 48KSh