🇪 Kenya Shimoni Travel Perfect Guide

Travel course, preparations, precautions summary

✈️ Travel Essentials

나비리프 여행캐리어 20형+24형세트로켓

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여행용 가방 하드 캐리어 기내용 20인치로켓

25,000원

18인치 20인치 24인치 28인치 기내용 대형 하드 …로켓

39,400원

이 포스팅은 쿠팡 파트너스 활동의 일환으로, 이에 따른 일정액의 수수료를 제공받습니다.

📅 Simony 2 nights 3 days travel course

Day 1: Marine Culture and History Exploration

Shimoni Slave Cave → Wasini Island → Kishiti Poon Guti National Park → Shimoni Fishing Village Village

Recommended time:8 hours

Core points:At the Shimoni on the southern coast of Kenya, visiting the Shimoni slave cave, which retained the 19th -century slave trade, experiencing the reality of East African slave trade, moving to Wasini Island by taking a traditional dowboat, and experiencing Swahili culture and marine life. Observing coral reefs and tropical fish, and experiencing local Swahili culture and seafood dishes in traditional fishing villages

📍Simony slave cave 📍 Wasini Island 📍Kishite Punti Guti National Park 📍Simony fishing village

Day 2: Marine activities and natural experience

Dolphin Observation Tour → Sanho reef snorkeling → Mangrove Forest Exploration → Traditional Dow Bottt Experience

Recommended time:9 hours

Core points:In the Indian Ocean, we meet wild dolphins and sea turtles through dolphin observation tours, enjoy snorkeling at coral reefs in Kishite Marine Park, observe colorful tropical fish and marine life, explore the ecosystem in mangrove forests around Shimony, and experience the Swahili coastal culture by riding a traditional dowboat Learn the traditional fishing method of fishermen and taste fresh seafood barbecue

📍Dolphin observation tour 📍 Coral reef snorkeling 📍Mangrove Forest 📍 Traditional Dow Boat

Day 3: Visiting and Culture Experience (optional)

Diani Beach → Quarre → Simba Hills National Protection Zone → Vasasa Old Town

Diani Beach:It takes 3 hours, one of the best beaches in Kenya, resting in tropical paradise with white sand and palm trees

Quarre:2 hours, local culture and handicraft experience in traditional Swahili villages

Simba Hills National Reserve:4 hours, wildlife safari experiences such as elephants and lions

Bodybasa Old Town:Takes 3 hours, exploring historical cities with mixed Arab and Swahili culture

📍Diani Beach 📍 Quarre 📍Siva Hills National Protection Area 📍Bosa Old Town

🎒 Simoni travel required to prepare

📋 Basic documents

passport(What is left for more than 6 months)
Kenya Visa(Online e-VISA application or arrival visa)
Airline ticket e-Ticket output
Accommodation
Travel Insurance Certificate
Yellow fever vaccination certificate(essential)

💳 Financial related

Credit card(1 Visa, 1 each)
Kenya Schilling Cash(For small payments and tips)
US dollar cash(For tourist attractions)
Travel Wallet (for exchange rate preferential)
Coin Wallet (for Kenya Cilling Coin Storage)

📱 Electronic device

240V G type plug(British 3 -pin)
Mobile phone charger and auxiliary battery
Kenya Local Simsim or E-SIM
Waterproof cell phone case (for marine activity)
Underwater camera (for snorkeling shooting)
Earphones (for guide tours)

🧳 Household goods

Comfortable sandals (for beaches and boats)
Swimwear and rash guards (for marine activities)
Sunglasses (strong sunlight near the equator)
Sun Cream (SPF 50+ required)
Hat (for tropical solar block)
Waterproof bag (for boat tour)
Snorkeling equipment (mask, pin, snorkel)

💊

Malaria(Required, starting before departure)
Digestive agent (local food adaptation)
Diarrhea
Anti -heating agent, comprehensive sensitivity
Wound ointment and band
Mosquito repellent (DEET ingredient required)
Motion sickness (for boat tour)

🏖️ Other goods

Korean snacks (different from local products)
Long -sleeved shirt (mosquito prevention and heat stroke prevention)
Water containers (for supplementation of tropical climate moisture)
Energy bar (snacks for a long time tour)
Insect screens (to prevent mosquito mosquitoes)
Dry bag (storage of things that can't be wet)

⚠️Simony travel precautions

🚨 security and safetyism

Major areas:Around Shimoni Port, Late at night beach

pickpocket:Pickpocketing in tourist destinations and markets, bags of bags and zipper lock
Sea safety:Snorkeling and swimming must accompany the guide, do not enter the sea alone
Fake guide:Unauthorized tour guide, boat operatorism, and official company use
Going out late at night:Risk of going alone after 9 pm around the beach and the port
Cash management:Prohibition of holding large amounts of cash, use hotel safe

🚌 Traffic and mobile precautions

Matotu (Minibus):Local public transportation, but speeding and overload risks, tourists recommend using taxi or tour vehicles
Boat safety:Wearing life jackets when using Dow Boat or Speed Boat
Taxi fee:About 2 hours from Mombasa to Shimoni, preliminary fee negotiations required
Road status:In the rainy season, the road condition is poor, the travel time
drive:Left traffic, international driving license is required, but local driving costs recommend

🌡️Checks related to weather

Dry (June-October, December-March):Temperature 24-32 degrees, high humidity, enough water intake
Woogi (April-May, November):Limited to heavy rains and strong winds and marine activities
Tropical Climate:Over the year, hot and humidity, heat stroke
ultraviolet rays:Strong ultraviolet rays near the equator, sunscreen should be applied occasionally
Current:Indian Ocean Bird Strongness, Caution on Swimming

🏥 Health -related precautions

malaria:Malaria dangerous areas of the coastal areas, taking prevention drugs and mosquito prevention required
yellow fever:Request for vaccination, testing certificate when entering Korea
drinking water:Drink only bottled water and avoid ice, absolute tap water
seafood:After checking freshness, avoiding raw
Solar disease:Risk of heat stroke due to tropical climate, rest in the shade

💰 Price related precautions

Tourist destination:Shimoni Slave Cave, Wasini Island Tour Price Pre -Check
Tour cost:Dolphin observation tour $ 80-120, snorkeling tour $ 50-80
Tip Culture:Guide 10-15%, boat driver $ 5-10, hotel employee $ 2-5
Bargaining:It is bargaining at markets and souvenir stores, 30-50% of the first Jesse price
Exchange:Shimoni moves after exchange in Mombasa, low utilization rate of local exchange offices

🧳 Travel Accessories

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5,400원

이 포스팅은 쿠팡 파트너스 활동의 일환으로, 이에 따른 일정액의 수수료를 제공받습니다.

💡 Shimoni Travel Tips

Optimal visits:The dry season in June-October, December-March is the best for marine activities
Local food:Swahili traditional food experience such as Ugali
Snorkeling Best Time:8-11 am and 2-5 pm
Dolphin observation:Early morning (6-9 am) is the most active dolphin activity
Slave Cave Tour:Guide accompanying mandatory, historical meaningful understanding
Dow Boat:Recommended for Sunset Cruise as a traditional Arab sailing ship
Mangrove Tour:Optimal for bird observation and ecosystem learning
Local language:Learning to basic greetings (JAMBO = Hello)
souvenir:Macade nuts, Kicon also sculptures, kitte crab cloth, etc. are famous
Photo shooting:Get permission when shooting a local photo

💰 Simoni travel estimated expenses

Airfare
Round -trip ticket:1,800,000 won ~ 3,500,000 won (Nairobi or Babasa)
Flight time:Incheon-Nairobi-Bodybasa About 16 hours (1-2 times via 2)

Daily expenses (based on one person)
lodgment:$ 30-150 (Guest House-Resort)
Food expenses:$ 15-40 (local restaurant and seafood dishes)
traffic:$ 20-60 (taxi and tour vehicles)
Tour:$ 50-120 (Dolphin observation, snorkeling, slave cave)
shopping:$ 10-50 (souvenir and local specialty)
total:$ 125-420 (about 17-56 million won)

Main tour prices
Shimoni Slave Cave Tour: $15-25
Wasini Island + snorkeling: $80-120
Dolphin observation tour: $60-100
Mangrove Kayak Tour: $40-70
Dowboat Sunset Cruise: $30-50