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Kenya · Kilifi County

Best beaches in Mtwapa

2 ranked beaches in Mtwapa, Kilifi County

Ranked by the OnlyBeaches Index (OBI) — a 1-10 score blending water purity, conditions, crowd levels and vibe. Updated every 30 minutes.

All beaches in Mtwapa

  1. 1

    Jumba la Mtwana Beach

    Small historic-coast beach beside the Jumba ruins, missed by generic beach lists focused on resorts.

    7.0
  2. 2

    Mtwapa Beach

    The next recognizable beach area north of Shanzu, linked to Mtwapa’s nightlife and creek-side stays.

    7.0

What makes Mtwapa's beaches stand out?

Mtwapa sits in Kilifi County, Kenya and is home to 2 ranked beaches on OnlyBeaches. Every beach here is scored by the OnlyBeaches Index — a 1-10 metric blending water purity, live conditions (waves, water temperature, wind), crowd intelligence and vibe.

Whether you're after the highest-scoring beach in Mtwapa or a quieter hidden cove, the list above is refreshed every 30 minutes using live Stormglass and OpenWeather data.