Kilifi, Kenya
Out on the water
Kayaking: We have two kayaks that you are welcome to use out on the creek during your stay
Kitesurfing: Salty's Kitesurfing Village is based on the white sands of Bofa Beach with all the gear and support packages you need, whether you are a complete beginner or a pro kitesurfer. Beginners can book a Kite course with a dedicated and friendly instructor; for those with experience you can rent equipment or bring your own.
Sailing & Skiing: 3° South is an excellent water sports company based at Mnarani Club, a very short walk down the beach from Mwangati House. They are an RYA-registered training centre specialising in sailing and windsurfing courses, teaching from beginner to advance levels, with waterskiing, wake-boarding and tubing on offer too.
Scuba Diving: 3° South also have a fantastic Scuba Diving school, running PADI courses and exploration trips for families and children aged 6+. They have varied dive sites from caves to wrecks, where you can get to see the best sea creatures our waters have to offer.
Snorkelling: If you aren't dive qualified, there are lots of coral heads to explore with a mask and snorkel. A great day trip for snorkelling is to Kuruwetu beach, just 25 minutes south of Kilifi, which is home to a privately funded marine reserve. The snorkelling in the lagoon is second to none, and lunch at the Vipingo Beach Bar makes it a fantastic day out. You can also take a morning snorkelling trip out to Bofa beach reef with a local Dhow and crew.
Dhows: A beautiful way to end a day on Kilifi Creek is with a sundowner dhow cruise. You can be picked up from the beach below Mwangati House, or from other spots on the creek, for an evening cruise from around 4.30 - 7.30 pm. This is perfect for enjoying some drinks and bitings while you watch the sun set over the creek, and the Carmine Bee-easters, majestic Egrets and Spoon Bills flock in to roost on bird island.
Explore
The Kenyan Coast has some of the best big game fishing in the world, with record breaking Marlin and Billfish. Sirai Sea is harboured near Mwangati House. A beautiful, 38ft state of the art fishing boat with all the luxuries needed for a full or half day charter. Not only is this boat perfect for deep sea fishing, as it offers the best equipment and professional crew, but it is also perfect for Whale and Dolphin watching. July and August welcomes Humpback Whales to the Kilifi coast, breeching the waters in aerial displays during breeding and birthing season. Then Bottlenose, Spinner & Indo-Pacific Humpback dolphins are resident all year round, but best seen from November to April when the water is calmest.
Fishing
The Kilifi Plantation is a fantastic environment for cycling, running and walking with numerous paths and trails. Please enquire with the house managers for more information and marked trails. Whilst on Plantation you can also visit the Creek Club at Kivukoni for yoga, pilates, tennis, kick boxing or the 25m swimming pool.
Yoga classes are offered throughout the week at various spots around Kilifi with a number of trained Yoga teachers. If you would like private classes at Mwangati House, there is a few contacts in the directory or you can enquire with the house managers.
Only 20 minutes away is East Africa's only PGA-accredited course, Vipingo Ridge. This sensational course for all abilities benefits from a cooling sea breeze.
Fitness & Sports
Hidden on the Plantation is The FoMo Factory, a vibrant social hub where you can find a growing collective of creative businesses and a quirky, rustic cafe and restuarant surrounded by fig and baobab trees.
The Food Movement is open for breakfast and lunch Monday Saturday. They serve great coffee and an ever changing menu of innovative dishes, each one a carefully curated blend of flavours using local Swahili dishes and a mix of international cuisines as inspiration.
Based quite literally on the white sands of Bofa is Salty's Kitesurf Village, with a bustling Bar and Restaurant enjoyed by many. Salty's beach bar serves incredibly delicious cocktails and fresh juices, and their restaurant serves a selection of dishes made with the most local, organic and fresh ingredients possible; with help from their on-site vegetable garden and the local fishermen. Decked out with bean bags and other comfy spots to chill too, Salty's is perfect for relaxing after a long day in the sun, sea and sand.
Located at East Africa's most unique destination venue, The Twisted Fig is an al-fresco bar and culinary experience set in the heart of Beneath The Baobabs. They offer everything from brunch to late-night dinner but the best time to visit for the best views with your food is sunset. With a delicious menu of locally sourced seafood, up-country meat and fresh vegetarian selections, Twisted Fig has been named 'Best New Restaurant' in town. Enjoy starlit dinners, long lunches and Sunday brunches. They are open mainly Friday - Sunday then for bookings of 8+ guests only on Wednesdays and Thursdays. Advance bookings are encouraged.
The Boatyard is another perfect spot to watch the goings-on of Kilifi Creek and relax with delicious food and cold beverages. You'll be sure to get a real Kilifi community. experience here.