Kwale, KenyaDiani BeachLight House MosqueShimba Hills National ReserveKay-em HouseBlack StoneMwaluganje Elephant Sanctuary
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Kwale

Kwale is a town in Kwale district, Kenya of about 4,883 people. Within 50 km by road there are 223 places to visit: 66 churches, 26 beaches & coast and 24 mosques & dargahs. The must-see places are Diani Beach, Light House Mosque and Shri Cutch Satsang Swaminarayan.

4.1738° S, 39.4521° EPop. 4,883

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Within 30 km121 places
Within 50 km223
Must-see10
Notable136
Best timeOctober to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Diani Beach, beach near Kwale
Must-see

Diani Beach

Beach · 26 km

Light House Mosque, mosque near Kwale
Must-see

Light House Mosque

Mosque · 33 km · Mombasa County

Shri Cutch Satsang Swaminarayan, temple near Kwale
Must-see

Shri Cutch Satsang Swaminarayan

Temple · 34 km · Mombasa County

Places near Kwale by type

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One day from Kwale

5 stops, one loop, back by 5:02 pm

111 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Kwale
  2. Black Stoneviewpoint · 1 hrs
  3. Light House Mosquemosque · 30 min
  4. Diani Beachbeach · 1.5 hrs
  5. Sheldrick Waterfallswaterfall · 1.5 hrs
  6. Makadara Nature Reservenature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Kwale
Today’s loopKwaleStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Kwale?

Shimba Hills National Reserve (hill, about 3 km), Kay-em House (viewpoint, about 4 km), Black Stone (viewpoint, about 5 km), Diani Beach (beach, about 26 km), Mwaluganje Elephant Sanctuary (sanctuary, about 8 km), Light House Mosque (mosque, about 33 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Kwale?

223 places on Spotwander: 66 churches, 50 other attractions, 26 beaches & coast, 24 mosques & dargahs, 10 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest church to Kwale?

Redeemed Gospel Church, about 1 km by road; Aic Church (19 km) is next.

Which is the nearest beach to Kwale?

Genarator, about 17 km by road; Africa Pool (23 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Kwale?

Start in Kwale, visit Black Stone, then Light House Mosque, then Diani Beach, then Sheldrick Waterfalls, then Makadara Nature Reserve, and drive back — about 111 km by road in all.