Kilifi Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
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About Kilifi
Kilifi is located approximately56 kilometres (35mi)northeast ofMombasaand120 kilometres (75mi)southeast ofMalindi. Kilifi is the capital of Kilifi County with a population of around 31,000 and is located on the north side of Kilifi Bay, which stretches around 7 kilometres inland. There are several banks, a post office, a petrol station, markets, restaurants and shopping facilities here. The special location on the bay and on a long sandy beach by the sea make Kilifi a potential tourist resort, which includes a number of hotels and a marina. The town has the Kilifi District Hospital, several schools and the Pwani University College. Although the town has a beautiful beach, it is hardly developed for tourism and is popular with young backpackers as an "off the beaten track" destination. Kili
Top Attractions in Kilifi
Explore the best things to see and do in Kilifi:
- ★African Barn Owl Cave
- ★Chasimba Caves
- ★Kilifi Beach
- ★Kilifi Creek
- ★Kuruwitu Marine Sanctuary
- ★Mazingira Park Beach
- ★Mnarani Ruins
- ★Summer Beach
Where to Eat in Kilifi
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Baharia seafoods and grill
- 🍴Kilifi Boatyard
- 🍴Kilifi Member's Club
- 🍴Kilifi Village Dishes
- 🍴Nautilus Restaurant
Where to Stay in Kilifi
- 🏨Baobab Sea Lodge
- 🏨Distant Relatives Ecolodge & Backpackers
- 🏨Kilifi Bay Beach Resort
- 🏨Mnarani Beach Club
Kilifi Travel Guide Sections
Our comprehensive guide covers 11 sections including: