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==Kilifi Creek==
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{{IsPartOf|Indian Ocean|Africa|East Africa|Kenya}}
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'''03°38'S 39°52'E'''
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[[Image:Kilifi.jpg|250px|right|thumb|Kilifi Creek, Kenya<br>''Click for larger view'']]
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===Background===
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Historic details & submit details about the sailing in the area, etc.
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| lat= -3.637462 | lon= 39.858398
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| name= Kilifi
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| summary= '''Kilifi''' is a town with a population of 122,899 (2009 census) on the coast of Kenya, 56 kilometres (35 mi) northeast by road of Mombasa. The town lies on the Kilifi Creek and sits on the estuary of the Goshi River.
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===Navigation===
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==Charts==
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This is a well protected creek which is entered through a break in the outer reef (see relevant  chart). You will pass under a bridge (70'/21m) and, be careful of the power line spanning the creek soon after the bridge.
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''See [[Kenya#Charts|Kenya]]''.
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Navigation under the bridge can be tricky due to silting so always attempt to get local knowledge by calling on VHF and asking directions from other local or visiting yachts.
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==Weather==
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''See [[Kenya#Weather|Kenya]]''.
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===Charts===
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==Passages==
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* BA 238
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''See [[Kenya#Passages|Kenya]]''. 
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===Radio Nets===
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==Islands==
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''Also see [[HF_Radio|World Cruiser's Nets]]''
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''See [[Kenya#Islands|Kenya]]''.
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Submit details of local radio Nets.
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==Communication==
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{{Green|Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.}}
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===Routes to/from===
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''Also see [[World MM Nets|World Cruiser's Nets]]''
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This is the final stop for provisioning and preparation if undertaking the passage from East Africa to SE Asia or the Red Sea route.
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===Check-in facilities===
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==Navigation==
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There is a customs office near the bridge and then proceed immediately by road to Mombassa to complete the immigration formalities.
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This is a well protected creek which is entered through a break in the outer reef. You will pass under a bridge (70'/21m) and, be careful of the power line spanning the creek soon after the bridge.
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===Marinas===
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The markers through the entrance between the reefs are difficult to spot. Navigation under the bridge can be tricky due to silting so always attempt to get local knowledge by calling on VHF and asking directions from other local or visiting yachts.
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Submit Marina details and facilities.
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===Anchorages===
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==Entrance==
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* Anchorage is in sand/mud close to the repairshop and clubhouse/cafe on the south bank.
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[[{{PAGENAME}}]] is a port of entry/exit for Kenya. For details ''see [[Kenya#Entrance|Entrance: Kenya]]''.
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===Tourism & things to do ashore===
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There is a customs office near the bridge and then proceed immediately by road to [[Mombasa]] or to Malindi to complete the immigration formalities.
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The anchorage has close access to the main Mombassa road where many local taxi's and buses are available.
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===Marine stores===
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==Berthing==
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There is a small repair shop at the anchorage.
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There is no port.
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===References & Publications===
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===Marinas & Yacht Clubs===
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Publications, Guides, etc.
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None.
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==Anchorages==
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{{poi | lat= -3.95821|lon=39.75639
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| type= anchorage
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| name=Kilifi Boatyard
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| url = http://kenya-coast.com/en/item/kilifi-boatyard
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| image= Kilifi.jpg
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| imagetext= Kilifi Creek, Kenya
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| text= This is a full service yard with moorings and a water taxi service from yacht to shore and to Kilifi township. Facilities for boats on moorings also include clearance services, mail, showers, bar & restaurant, laundry, LPG gas refills & security.
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Also, anchorage is possible in sand/mud close to the repair shop and clubhouse/cafe on the south bank
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==Amenities==
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|header|Facilities
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|Water| {{MagentaText|?}}
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|Electricity| {{MagentaText|?}}
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|Toilets| In the [[#Kilifi Boatyard|Boatyard]]
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|Showers|  In the [[#Kilifi Boatyard|Boatyard]]
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|Laundry|  In the [[#Kilifi Boatyard|Boatyard]]
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|Garbage|  In the [[#Kilifi Boatyard|Boatyard]]
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|header|Supplies
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|Fuel| {{MagentaText|?}}
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|Bottled gas| LPG refills in the [[#Kilifi Boatyard|Boatyard]]
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|Chandlers| limited but impoting parts can be arranged by the [[#Kilifi Boatyard|Boatyard]]
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|header|Services
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|Repairs|  The [[#Kilifi Boatyard|Boatyard]] can do a number of repairs, mechanical and electrical, canvas, and sails
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|Internet| {{MagentaText|?}}
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|Mobile connectivity| {{MagentaText|?}}
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|Vehicle rentals| {{MagentaText|?}}
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==Provisioning==
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{{Green|Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc.}}
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{{mark | type= provisions |name= {{Magenta|Store name1}} | lat= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | lon= {{Magenta|DD.ddd}} | zoom={{Magenta|DD}} |text= {{Magenta| description, location, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX}}.}}
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==Eating out==
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Restaurant and bar in the [[#Kilifi Boatyard|Boatyard]].
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==Transportation==
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The anchorage has close access to the main [[Mombasa]] road where many local taxi's and buses are available.
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''See also [[Kenya#Transportation|Kenya]]''.
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==Tourism==
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====History====
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{{Green|Give a short history of the port.}}
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====Places to Visit====
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{{Green|List places of interest, tours, etc.}}
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====Places to Visit====
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===Cruiser's Friends===
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''See also [[Kenya#Places to Visit|Kenya]]''.
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Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
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===Forum Discussions===
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==Friends==
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Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.
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===External Links===
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==Forums==
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*[http://www.seerose.cruiser.co.za Yacht Seerose] A passage up the East coast of Africa and across the Indian Ocean to SE Asia.
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List links to discussion threads on [[Cruising Forums|partnering forums]]. (''see link for requirements'')
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==Links==
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* {{Wikipedia|Kilifi}}
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* [http://www.seerose.cruiser.co.za Yacht Seerose] - A passage up the East coast of Africa and across the Indian Ocean to South East Asia
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* [http://www.noonsite.com/Countries/Kenya/Kilifi Noonsite]
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===Personal Notes===
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==References==
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Personal experiences:
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''See [[Kenya#References|Kenya]]''.
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Latest revision as of 20:16, 9 October 2018

World ▶ Indian Ocean ▶ Africa ▶ East Africa ▶ Kenya ▶ Kilifi Creek

Contents

Kilifi
Port of Entry
03°38.248'S, 039°51.504'E Chart icon.png
lat=-3.637462 | lon=39.858398 | zoom=13 | y

Kilifi is a town with a population of 122,899 (2009 census) on the coast of Kenya, 56 kilometres (35 mi) northeast by road of Mombasa. The town lies on the Kilifi Creek and sits on the estuary of the Goshi River.

Charts

See Kenya.

Weather

See Kenya.

Passages

See Kenya.

Islands

See Kenya.

Communication

Add here VHF channel for coastguard, harbor masters. etc.

Also see World Cruiser's Nets

Navigation

This is a well protected creek which is entered through a break in the outer reef. You will pass under a bridge (70'/21m) and, be careful of the power line spanning the creek soon after the bridge.

The markers through the entrance between the reefs are difficult to spot. Navigation under the bridge can be tricky due to silting so always attempt to get local knowledge by calling on VHF and asking directions from other local or visiting yachts.

Entrance

Kilifi Creek is a port of entry/exit for Kenya. For details see Entrance: Kenya.

There is a customs office near the bridge and then proceed immediately by road to Mombasa or to Malindi to complete the immigration formalities.

Berthing

There is no port.

Marinas & Yacht Clubs

None.

Anchorages

Kilifi Creek, Kenya

Kilifi Boatyard

Kilifi Boatyard/wiki/Kilifi_Creek#Kilifi_Boatyard
Anchorage icon Kilifi Boatyard [[Kilifi Creek#Kilifi Boatyard|Kilifi Boatyard]] 03°57.493'S, 039°45.383'E

This is a full service yard with moorings and a water taxi service from yacht to shore and to Kilifi township. Facilities for boats on moorings also include clearance services, mail, showers, bar & restaurant, laundry, LPG gas refills & security.

Also, anchorage is possible in sand/mud close to the repair shop and clubhouse/cafe on the south bank

Amenities

Facilities
Water ?
Electricity ?
Toilets In the Boatyard
Showers In the Boatyard
Laundry In the Boatyard
Garbage In the Boatyard
Supplies
Fuel ?
Bottled gas LPG refills in the Boatyard
Chandlers limited but impoting parts can be arranged by the Boatyard
Services
Repairs The Boatyard can do a number of repairs, mechanical and electrical, canvas, and sails
Internet ?
Mobile connectivity ?
Vehicle rentals ?

Provisioning

Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc.

Store name1/wiki/Kilifi_Creek#.3Cspan_style.3D.22color:magenta_.22.3EStore_name1.3C.2Fspan.3EProvisions icon Store name1 [[Kilifi Creek#Store name1|Store name1]] DD.ddd, DD.ddd description, location, tel. +XX XXXX XXXXX.

Eating out

Restaurant and bar in the Boatyard.

Transportation

The anchorage has close access to the main Mombasa road where many local taxi's and buses are available.

See also Kenya.

Tourism

History

Give a short history of the port.

Places to Visit

List places of interest, tours, etc.

Places to Visit

List places of interest, tours, etc.

See also Kenya.

Friends

Contact details of "Cruiser's Friends" that can be contacted for local information or assistance.

Forums

List links to discussion threads on partnering forums. (see link for requirements)

Links

References

See Kenya.

Comments

We welcome users' contributions to the Wiki. Please click on Comments to view other users' comments, add your own personal experiences or recommend any changes to this page following your visit.

Verified by

Date of member's last visit to Kilifi Creek and this page's details validated:

  • Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) October, 2018 {{Istioploos2}



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