Msambweni
KenyaKE
Town and constituency in Coast, Kenya
Msambweni 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 refers to a hardy and wild fruits tree indigenous to the area. A few remnants of the 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.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 11,985
- Coordinates
- -4.462, 39.483
- Timezone
- Africa/Nairobi
Overview of Msambweni
Msambweni is the kind of low-key town you find in Kenya. Its resident count stands at approximately 11,985. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Plan around water sports, nature and adventure and you will not run out of ideas. Season planning starts with its southern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Msambweni
Water Sports in Msambweni
(3)Looking for water sports? Msambweni has Diving, Scuba Diving and Snorkeling. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Msambweni.
Nature in Msambweni
(2)On the nature side, Msambweni offers Beaches and Islands. Everything listed here comes from what Msambweni is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Adventure in Msambweni
(1)Looking for adventure? Msambweni has Escape Room. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Msambweni.
Sports in Msambweni
(1)Sports lovers get Hunting. Everything listed here comes from what Msambweni is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
More to do in Msambweni
(1)On the other activities side, Msambweni offers Fishing. Everything listed here comes from what Msambweni is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Msambweni
December to March is the window for swimming, boating and beach time.
Getting there & around
Small places like Msambweni are best explored by car or on two wheels after reaching Kenya. Time zone: Africa/Nairobi.
Similar destinations
Places near Msambweni that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Msambweni known for?
- Msambweni, in Kenya, is best known for water sports, nature and adventure. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 11,985 residents.
- What can you do in Msambweni?
- Recorded activities in Msambweni include Diving, Scuba Diving, Snorkeling, Beaches and Islands. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Msambweni?
- December to March is the window for swimming, boating and beach time.
- Where is Msambweni located?
- Msambweni is located in Kenya. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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