National GeographicSep 8Want to See a Different Side of Kenya? Explore its Sacred Swahili CoastUncover the spiritual side of Kenya’s coastline — from ancient forests and coral reefs to one of East Africa’s oldest Swahili settlements.11 things in this storyLamu ArchipelagoRestaurantRemote islands with a historic Swahili settlementSwahili House MuseumMuseumModest space in a 18th-century house with decorative nichesHabib Swaleh's tombSightModest tomb visited by pilgrims year-roundRiyadha MosquePlace of worshipElsewhereKaya KinondoAttractionDiani, KenyaSacred grove open to travelers via community ecotourism projectKisite-Mpunguti Marine National ParkSightWatamu, KenyaMarine protected area with coral reefs and turtle nesting sitesWatamu Marine National ParkSightWatamu, KenyaEstablished in 1968, it was one of Kenya's first marine parks.Malindi Marine National ParkSightMalindi, KenyaIt is claimed to be the oldest marine park in Africa.Local OceanPlaceWatamu, KenyaNot-for-profit organization involved in turtle nesting patrolsReefo DiversPlaceWatamu, KenyaMombasa Marine National ParkSightMombasa, KenyaRead the full piece at National Geographic →
