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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.
19 km · about 20 min drive
Kwale County, Kenya · Africa
Msambweni is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Gazi, 19km from Diani Beach.
Msambweni is a town located in Kwale County, Kenya. With a population of 14,951, it is an important destination in Africa.
On a road trip, Msambweni 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 Msambweni to your route.
Msambweni (meaning "land of Msambwe" in Swahili) is a small fishing town and constituency in Kwale County of southeastern Kenya, formerly in Kwale District of Coast Province. The origin of the name, Msambwe (plural Misambwe) refers to a hardy and wild fruits (sambwe) tree indigenous to the area. A few remnants of theRead more
Msambwe trees are still existing at Mkunguni Beach, Sawa Sawa Village. By road, Msambweni is 55.4 kilometres (34.4 mi) south of Mombasa and 46.5 kilometres (28.9 mi) northeast of Lunga Lunga on the Tanzanian border. As of 2009, the town had a population of 11,985 people.
Fishing is the primary source of income, although coconut palm, buxa coloring, cashew nuts and fruits are produced for trade. Because of its reef and extensive beaches, the snorkeling industry is gaining in popularity in Msambweni, and holiday cottages and hotels have sprung up in the area, such as the Msambweni Beach House. The town is noted for its leprosarium and contains the Msambweni District Hospital. The Koromojo Dam is immediately north of the town.
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Msambweni is located in Kwale County, Kenya, Africa. The coordinates are -4.4619 latitude, 39.4826 longitude.
Msambweni has a population of approximately 14,951 people, making it a town 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.
19 km · about 20 min drive
Year-round
Tropical latitude: plan around the wet season rather than temperature.
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