Mnarani

On the south side of the creek is the village of Mnarani. The village is made up of private homes and small businesses and is a great place for a wander. Take the time to walk the streets and chat with the local people. On the cliff above the village are the Mnarani ruins - the remains of an old Swahili settlement - a good spot to find out a little more about how Arab traders brought their culture, architecture and religion to this coast and resulted in a way of life and language that still exists today.

A walk up the beach from the old ferry road to the headlands will give you the chance to see local fisherman repairing their nets, children playing in the shallows and the dhows sailing up the creek. If you turn inland from the same spot you'll reach Kilifi Boatyard. The working boatyard is also home to a chilled creek-side bar, set underneath the palm trees, serving cold beer and fresh seafood at good prices.

Across the main road from the village is the Kilifi Plantation, which is a working sisal farm and dairy. Its a great spot for a run or a ride and you get to see the sisal itself harvested and drying in the sunshine before being baled for export. The plantation also leads down to the waters of 2 creeks: Kilifi on its northern edge and Takaungu to the south. Both creeks are a magical spot for a swim or a paddle.

Things to do whilst in Mnarani:

• Buy some fresh mandazi to munch on

• Join with a local team for a game of football

• Watch the fishing boats come back to the jetty with their catch

• Bike through the Plantation & surrounding villages or explore on foot

• Head out on the water for sunset in a dhow