Things to do in Michamvi

16 August 2026

Michamvi is the quiet end of the east coast, and the peninsula faces west, which is why it gets sunsets the rest of that coast does not.

Watch the sunset. One of the few places on the east coast where the sun goes down over the ocean.
Michamvi Beach. Soft white sand, clear water, and very few people.
Horse riding on the beach.
A sunset dhow cruise. Traditional wooden dhow, orange and pink sky.
Kae Funk Beach Club. Food, drinks, music and a relaxed beachfront.
Snorkelling or paddleboarding in the calm turquoise water.
The Rock Restaurant. The island landmark, and the photograph everyone comes for.
Fresh seafood and Swahili cooking at the beachfront places.

If the busier beaches are not what you came for, this is the one.

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