Kilifi County

Kilifi County is known in Kenya for the Gede ruins, the remains of a medieval Swahili town near the coast. Facing the Indian Ocean north of Mombasa, the county combines long sandy shores with creeks, coral reefs and pockets of coastal forest. Kilifi Creek cuts deeply inland beside Kilifi town, while Mida Creek near Watamu is an important tidal wetland. The wider coastline includes Watamu and Malindi, centres associated with beach tourism and marine conservation. Gede’s mosques, houses and tombs provide a tangible record of the Swahili trading culture that connected East Africa with the Indian Ocean world. Find related webcams across Kenya’s coast to build a fuller picture of Kilifi County.

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