Tiwi beach

Tiwi Beach is located sourthwards from Mombasa. This is a rather secluded place compared to the other resort beaches. The beach has even and white sand, and the beach line stretches for several kilometers.

Beach description

The bottom is sandy. Ebbs considerably affect the swimming possibilities for tourists, but small pools still remain on te beach, and you can bathe there. Flows bring algae and sea urchins, so it is not recommended to swim here without special shoes. You can hide in the shadow of the palm trees, which grow along the beach of the beach.

There is no infrastructure on these beaches but you can rent a sling chair and an umbrella. The shore has a small cafe with fresh seafood dishes.

Tiwi Beach is a perfect place for snorkeling and diving. However, the coral reef with its unique inhabitants is located 50 meters away from the beach. You should get there by boat. Near the same-name rive, many birds nest, and birdwatching is an interesting way of relaxation.

You can get to the beach by taxi or by public transport - matatu, going from Diani Beach; your station is called Tiwi Spot.

When is it better to go

In Kenya, you can relax all year round. The country, located near the equator, always greets travelers with warm weather and incredibly warm waters of the Indian Ocean.

The rainy season lasts from June to April. At this time, it becomes very humid, but the air temperature does not drop, but keeps at +33°C. It rains after dinner and all night. The best time to visit is February. At this time, the heat subsides a little. The air temperature is +28..+30˚, the water warms up to +27..+29˚С.

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