Where the Sun, Sea
& Culture Meet
Discover Kilifi County — pristine beaches, the historic Swahili coast, Kilifi Creek and warm coastal living, just an hour north of Mombasa.
A coastal gem on Kenya's Indian Ocean
Kilifi County is a coastal county on Kenya's Indian Ocean coast, roughly 55–60 km north of Mombasa, known for the sweeping Kilifi Creek, white-sand beaches, coral reefs, mangrove forests and a relaxed Swahili-Mijikenda culture. It's the gateway between Mombasa and Malindi.
Featured attractions & experiences
From ancient Swahili ruins to creek adventures and golden beaches.
Kilifi Creek
A sweeping tidal creek ideal for sailing, kayaking, kitesurfing and sunset dhow cruises.
Arabuko Sokoke Forest
East Africa's largest remaining coastal forest, a biodiversity hotspot for birds and rare mammals.
Mida Creek
A mangrove-fringed tidal creek with a boardwalk, birdwatching and bioluminescent night paddles.
Gedi Ruins
A mysterious, forest-swallowed 13th-century Swahili town near Watamu, now a National Monument.
Mnarani Ruins
14th-century Swahili ruins and mosque overlooking Kilifi Creek, with ancient baobab trees.
Marafa Depression (Hell's Kitchen)
Dramatic sandstone canyons and gullies sculpted by erosion — nicknamed Hell's Kitchen.
Vipingo Ridge Golf
A championship golf course set among rolling coastal hills near Vipingo.
Kilifi Bridge
The iconic bridge spanning Kilifi Creek, a landmark viewpoint especially at sunset.
Best time to visit & live weather
Kilifi is hot and humid year-round. Long rains fall roughly April–June; short rains around October–November. The best months for beaches, diving and kite-surfing are December–March and July–September.
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Where to stay in Kilifi
Villas, resorts, holiday homes and backpacker stays along the coast.
Bofa Beach Villa
A private beachfront villa with a pool and ocean views on Bofa Beach.
Kilifi Creek Resort
A creek-side resort with a pool, restaurant and water sports on site.
Nadina Villas
Four self-catering townhouse villas in Kilifi with a shared pool and BBQ — bookable directly via nadinavillas.visitkilifi.com.
Mnarani Holiday Home
A family holiday home near the Mnarani Ruins with creek views.
Trending news about Kilifi
Kitesurfing season returns to Kilifi Creek
The December to March Kuzi wind brings kitesurfers from around the world back to Kilifi Creek.
Kilifi County promotes sustainable tourism drive
Local stakeholders launch new initiatives to promote sustainable and community-based tourism along the Kilifi coast.
Restoration work continues at Mnarani Ruins
Conservation teams continue preservation work at the historic Mnarani Ruins overlooking Kilifi Creek.
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