Places to visit in Kilifi County this festive season

 

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Have you ever dreamt of traveling to Kilifi County? Ever wanted to explore and see the beautiful scenes and sandy beaches?

Well this has now been made easier by the Kilifi County Governement after the launch of a digital platform that allows individuals to identify places to visit just by the click of a button.

Through the ‘This is Kilifi app’ one can also familiarize with the culture and foods as well as identify a perfect place for accommodation.

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Being a festive season, you might want to have a change of environment and experience the beautiful view of the flawless beaches and other exciting places.

Kilifi team has promised to give the best when it comes to travel and toursĀ  this festive season

Have a look at the list of places you can visit.

1.The Black Stones of Mwarakaya

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The black stones of Mwarakaya are connected with many legends and myths according to the locals. They offer a beautiful scenic view and are quite ideal for photography and Video shooting

2. Sandy Beaches

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With the beach that stretches over 100km with luxurious resorts and villas – right from Mtwapa, Kikambala, Kilifi, Watamu, Malindi to Mambrui – makes the County one of the best holiday destinations

The coast is lined with pristine palm fringed beaches, and the calm inviting waters of the indian ocean,The beaches are broken by the wide mouth of Kilifi Creek, whose azure waters are a popular port of call on the international yachting circuit

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3. Mnarani Ruins

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Mnarani ruins is an engraved 13th century pillar tomb that marks the grave of a sultan. It includes one of the deepest wells found along the southern coast, and an 800-year-old baobab claimed to be the largest in Kenya

4. Takaungu Slave Market

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Takaungu slave market is a hidden Swahili just a few kilometers from Kilifi town. It dates back to the 13th, century & it was used as a stopover for the Arab slave traders. Some of the walls including the sultan’s palace still stands to date

Want to explore any of these places and more? Get ‘this is Kilifi app’?

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