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Msambweni - Kenya

Msambweni, one of Kenya’s best-kept secret, is a small beautiful beach town located in the Kwale County on the south coast. It’s a vacationer’s dream destination, boasting of unspoilt beaches, coral reefs, mango trees, and broad orange leaves, among others. Msambweni has grown over the years from a small village into a bustling little town primarily due to fishing which is a key income generator for this East African coastal town so be sure to try the seafood food.

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Why visit Msambweni

Scenic Beaches: Msambweni has pristine beaches and clear waters perfect for a family or honeymoon getaway. The clean waters with its abundance of coral reef make this an unbeatable destination for snorkelling.
Lovely Beach Houses: Msambweni parades some of the region’s finest beach houses, where guests are treated to bespoke experiences such as unforgettable candlelight dinners under the serene African skies, cosy private villas with the gentle whispers of the Indian Ocean breeze.
Shimba Hills National Reserve: Tourists visit Msambweni every year to experience the amazing biodiversity of plants and animals abundant in this nature park. Brace yourself for an unforgettable hiking and photography experience with antelopes, elephants, hyenas, waterbuck, bush pig, giraffe, black and white colobus monkey, blue and bush duiker, and a host of others. All these come with game drives, guided walks, picnic and exciting camping activities.

Information for visitors

Overview

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

Best time to visit

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.

Sights and sounds

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.

Dining and Dietary Considerations

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.

Religious and Cultural considerations

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.

Cost of Living

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

Did you know?

Msambweni means ‘the land of the sable antelope’
The Msambweni is reef is the world’s largest continuous fringing reef. It stretches from Msambweni all the way to Malindi, northern Kenya.
Silica sand is mined at Msambweni and transported to Nairobi to make bottle glass.
Tourists can engage in bird watching activities in Msambweni

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Great sea food
Shimba Hills nature reserve
Stunning private villas

City Tips

You have to try some of the natural produce of the area Msambweni is renowned for its coconut palm, buxa coloring, cashew nuts and a range fruits.

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