Kisimani
in Kwale, Kenya

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-4.638 and 39.353 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -4° 38' 17" and E 39° 21' 9"
Currency and Currency Code:
Shilling - KES
Spoken languages:
English, Swahili
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 10:30 PM (Thursday)
Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
UTC/GMT offset: 3 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
6:25 am and 6:29 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-8.819 and -140.068 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Anaho
References
This place on Geonames.org
Current travel safety evaluation for Kenya in Eastern Africa

Safety Score: 3,1 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Kenya.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Kenya. Last Update: 2024-03-28 08:18:27

Explore Kisimani

Kisimani in Kwale is a city in Kenya about 290 mi (or 467 km) south-east of Nairobi, the country's capital.

Local time in Kisimani is now 10:30 PM (Thursday). The local timezone is named Africa / Nairobi with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 8 airports in the vicinity of Kisimani, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Kenya is Ukunda Airstrip in a distance of 28 mi (or 45 km), North-East. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are two Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Kenya is Fort Jesus, Mombasa in a distance of 53 mi (or 86 km), North-East.

Depending on your travel schedule, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Kwale, Tanga, Wete, Mombasa and Chake Chake. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 31°C / 88 °F

Morning Temperature 26°C / 78 °F
Evening Temperature 30°C / 86 °F
Night Temperature 28°C / 82 °F
Chance of rainfall 0%
Air Humidity 61%
Air Pressure 1011 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from West
Cloud Conditions Scattered clouds, covering 25% of sky
General Conditions Scattered clouds

Friday, 29th of March 2024

31°C (89 °F)
27°C (81 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Saturday, 30th of March 2024

31°C (88 °F)
27°C (81 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 31st of March 2024

31°C (87 °F)
27°C (81 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.

Videos from this area

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East African coast: a round trip

Published: January 14, 2010
Length: 11:15 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: vivalalida

In a C172 from Nairobi's Wilson airport to Ukunda airfield, which serves Kenya's South coast, in particularly, Diani Beach. The site of the Ukunda airfield was selected & cut from the bush...


Hornbill birds near Shimoni, Kenya

Published: July 23, 2012
Length: 07:50 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: nicktsurikov

Hornbill birds near Shimoni, Kenya.


Boats between Shimoni and Wasini Island, Kenya

Published: July 23, 2012
Length: 07:38 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: nicktsurikov

Boats between Shimoni and Wasini Island, Kenya.


Boats between Shimoni and Wasini Island, Kenya

Published: July 23, 2012
Length: 10:23 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: nicktsurikov

Boats between Shimoni and Wasini Island, Kenya.


High tide at Shimoni, Kenya

Published: July 23, 2012
Length: 18:08 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: nicktsurikov

High tide at Shimoni, Kenya.


travel by boat to wasini island(kenia)

Published: May 17, 2010
Length: 42:41 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Rich Kuhlman

nice nature and local fisherman.


Wasini 05 Island

Published: January 27, 2010
Length: 24:28 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 360africa

Wasini Island & Shimoni Treasures.


Wasini 02 Family Fun Dive

Published: January 27, 2010
Length: 44:58 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: 360africa

Family Fun Dive at Kisiti Marine Park.


Kenia - Dag 3 Wasini Island

Published: August 25, 2010
Length: 59:34 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Ruurd1111


DOLPHINS SHOW ESCURSIONE WASINI ISLAND KENYA

Published: December 03, 2013
Length: 30:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Wolf Redyellow

Delfini sussurranti in versi marini ondeggiando tra spuma bianca il mare accoglie frizzante. Versi d'altra specie captano l'umano sentire, voci s'inabissano per poi risalire. Errando per mari...


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Shimoni

Shimoni is a port village and tourist destination in south eastern Kenya near the border with Tanzania.

Located at -4.65, 39.3833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Populated places in Coast Province

Wasini Island

Wasini Island lies off the southern Indian Ocean coast of Kenya next to Shimoni. It is approximately 5 km long and 1 km across. The island is sparsely populated and undeveloped. There are no cars or roads. A site of early Swahili civilization, this coral island is occupied by the Vumba people, an indigenous group of Bantu speaking peoples who have a rich history. They speak Swahili and Kivumba and they number about 1500.

Located at -4.66667, 39.3833 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Islands of Kenya

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