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Diani Beach
A palm-fringed Indian Ocean beach south of Mombasa with white coral sand, warm waters, and offshore reef snorkelling.
17 km · about 20 min drive
Kwale County, Kenya · Africa
Matuga is worth a stop: 25 minutes from Kwale, 17km from Diani Beach.
Matuga is a city located in Kwale County, Kenya. With a population of 194,252, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Matuga sits in Kenya, where you drive on the left. It's in the Africa/Nairobi time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Matuga to your route.
The Mwachema River, also known as the Kongo River or Tiwi River, is a river of Kwale County in southeastern Kenya, which has its upper reaches in the forested Shimba Hills. It flows into the Indian Ocean at the northern limit of Diani Beach. The Indian Ocean Beach Club hotel in Moorish style and the historic 16thRead more
century Kongo Mosque lie near the mouth of the river. Its tidal creek and estuarine system separates Diani Beach to the south from Tiwi Beach to the north, and is fringed by mangroves.
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Matuga is located in Kwale County, Kenya, Africa. The coordinates are -4.1680 latitude, 39.5707 longitude.
Matuga has a population of approximately 194,252 people, making it a city in Kenya.
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A palm-fringed Indian Ocean beach south of Mombasa with white coral sand, warm waters, and offshore reef snorkelling.
17 km · about 20 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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