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COASTAL EXPERIENCE • SOUTH COAST KENYA

Funzi Dhow Trip

Discover mangrove channels, sandbanks and island culture on a memorable coastal day excursion from Diani.

MANGROVESSANDBANKFUNZI VILLAGESEAFOOD LUNCH
DISCOVER FUNZI ISLAND

A classic South Coast dhow experience

Depart in the morning and travel south through the coastal landscape towards Funzi Island. The experience continues by boat through mangrove channels and the Ramisi River estuary, an area known for birdlife and a rich coastal ecosystem.

Enjoy time around the sandbank and Funzi Village before a Swahili-style seafood lunch. The excursion returns to the mainland later in the afternoon for the drive back to Diani.

Mangrove waterways, island culture, a tropical sandbank and coastal flavours come together in one relaxed South Coast excursion.

Experience Highlights

01Morning Departure

Travel south from the Diani area through the coastal landscape towards Funzi.

02Mangrove Channels

Continue by boat through the mangroves and the Ramisi River estuary.

03Sandbank & Village

Enjoy time around the sandbank and experience Funzi Village.

04Swahili-style Lunch

Enjoy a seafood lunch before returning to the mainland later in the afternoon.

AT A GLANCE

Your Funzi coastal experience

The excursion combines the South Coast landscape with a dhow-style boat experience, mangrove ecosystems, sandbank time, local island culture and a coastal lunch.

DEPARTUREMorning
FROMDiani Area
EXPERIENCEDhow & Island
RETURNLater Afternoon

Experience Funzi from Diani

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