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| - | | | + | | summary= [[{{PAGENAME}}]] is situated approximately 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) north-east of [[Mombasa]]. This is a well protected and safe anchorage with good amenities for cruisers. A GOOD place to leave your boat for inland travel or a flight 'home'. Fuel and water is available on a dock. The shore-based resort is owned by a German ex-pat and security is good. |
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| + | At the resort, there is a friendly bar, restaurant, laundry facility, and garbage disposal. Basic grocery stores are close by and, by arrangement with management, you can hitch a ride on the resort's minibus into Mombasa daily. | ||
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==Charts== | ==Charts== | ||
| - | + | ''See [[Kenya#Charts|Kenya]]''. | |
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==Weather== | ==Weather== | ||
| - | + | ''See [[Kenya#Weather|Kenya]]''. | |
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==Passages== | ==Passages== | ||
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==Islands== | ==Islands== | ||
''See [[Kenya#Islands|Kenya]]''. | ''See [[Kenya#Islands|Kenya]]''. | ||
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| + | ==Communication== | ||
| + | * Call Kenya Marineland (Mtwapa Creek) VHF 10 | ||
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| + | ''Also see [[HF_Radio|World Cruiser's Nets]]'' | ||
==Navigation== | ==Navigation== | ||
Entrance is through a dog's-leg channel through the outer reef - do not attempt entry in bad conditions (large swell or high winds) and in daylight only. The author found the relevant chart and beacons to be accurate. You should enter the channel on an almost high incoming tide as the current in the channel is strong. Once into the creek anchor off the restaurant on the bank to starboard - beware the overhanging power-line should you proceed beyond this point. | Entrance is through a dog's-leg channel through the outer reef - do not attempt entry in bad conditions (large swell or high winds) and in daylight only. The author found the relevant chart and beacons to be accurate. You should enter the channel on an almost high incoming tide as the current in the channel is strong. Once into the creek anchor off the restaurant on the bank to starboard - beware the overhanging power-line should you proceed beyond this point. | ||
| - | The resort and facilities | + | The resort and facilities are now leased and managed personally by an ex-world cruising couple. Cruisers are VERY welcome. VHF channel 10 (call Kenya Marineland). {{email|[email protected]}} |
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==Entrance== | ==Entrance== | ||
| - | + | Although [[{{PAGENAME}}]] is NOT a port of entry/exit for Kenya, the resort management can arrange for a customs official to call on you at Mtwapa Creek for the cost of the taxi fare. Thereafter, proceed directly to [[Mombasa]] by road for immigration formalities. | |
==Berthing== | ==Berthing== | ||
| - | + | No port. | |
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| - | ==Yacht | + | ===Marinas & Yacht Clubs=== |
| - | + | None. | |
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| - | ==== | + | ==Anchorages== |
| - | + | {{poi | lat= -3.95802|lon=39.7568 | |
| + | | type= anchorage | ||
| + | | name=Anchorage in the Creek | ||
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| + | | image= Mtwapa.jpg | ||
| + | | imagetext= ''Kenya Marineland'' | ||
| + | | text= Once into the creek anchor off the ''Kenya Marineland'' restaurant on the bank to starboard - beware the overhanging power-line should you proceed beyond this point. The restaurant is run by a sailor and welcoming to visiting yachts. Dinghies can be moored at the dock used for the dhow excursion boats. Shower and laundry facility and garbage disposal. | ||
| + | : Tel: {{phone|254|011|485 866}}; VHF channel 10 | ||
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| - | == | + | ==Amenities== |
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| - | + | |Water| At ''Kenya Marineland'' | |
| - | + | |Electricity| N/A (Not Available) | |
| - | + | |Toilets| At ''Kenya Marineland'' | |
| + | |Showers| At ''Kenya Marineland'' | ||
| + | |Laundry| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
| + | |Garbage| At ''Kenya Marineland'' | ||
| - | + | |header|Supplies | |
| - | + | |Fuel| At ''Kenya Marineland'' | |
| - | + | |Bottled gas| N/A | |
| + | |Chandlers| None | ||
| - | + | |header|Services | |
| - | {{MagentaText| | + | |Repairs| N/A |
| + | |Internet| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
| + | |Mobile connectivity| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
| + | |Vehicle rentals| {{MagentaText|?}} | ||
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| - | ==== | + | ==Provisioning== |
| - | + | {{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== |
| - | + | Restaurant and bar at ''Kenya Marineland''. | |
| - | ====Transportation==== | + | ==Transportation== |
| - | {{ | + | ''See [[Kenya#Transportation|Kenya]]''. |
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| + | ==Tourism== | ||
| + | ====History==== | ||
| + | {{Green|Give a short history of the port.}} | ||
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| + | ====Places to Visit==== | ||
| + | {{Green|List places of interest, tours, etc.}} | ||
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| + | ''See also [[Kenya#Places to Visit|Kenya]]''. | ||
==Friends== | ==Friends== | ||
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==Links== | ==Links== | ||
| - | *[http://www.seerose.cruiser.co.za Yacht Seerose] A passage up the east coast of Africa. | + | * {{Wikipedia|Mtwapa}} |
| - | + | * {{Wikivoyage|Mtwapa}} | |
| + | * [http://www.noonsite.com/Countries/Kenya/MtwapaCreek Noonsite] | ||
| + | * [http://www.seerose.cruiser.co.za Yacht Seerose] - A passage up the east coast of Africa. | ||
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| - | ==References | + | ==References== |
| - | ''See [[Kenya#References | + | ''See [[Kenya#References|Kenya]]''. |
{{Comments}} | {{Comments}} | ||
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| + | * Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) October, 2018 {{Istioploos2}} | ||
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| - | {{Contributors|[[user:Lighthouse|Lighthouse]]}} | + | {{Contributors|[[user:Lighthouse|Lighthouse]],[[User:Istioploos|Istioploos]]}} |
| - | [[Category:Ports - Kenya]] | + | [[Category:Ports - Kenya]] [[Category:Anchorages - Kenya]] |
Latest revision as of 20:18, 9 October 2018
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Mtwapa Creek is situated approximately 16 kilometres (9.9 mi) north-east of Mombasa. This is a well protected and safe anchorage with good amenities for cruisers. A GOOD place to leave your boat for inland travel or a flight 'home'. Fuel and water is available on a dock. The shore-based resort is owned by a German ex-pat and security is good.
At the resort, there is a friendly bar, restaurant, laundry facility, and garbage disposal. Basic grocery stores are close by and, by arrangement with management, you can hitch a ride on the resort's minibus into Mombasa daily.
Charts
See Kenya.
Weather
See Kenya.
Passages
See Kenya.
Islands
See Kenya.
Communication
- Call Kenya Marineland (Mtwapa Creek) VHF 10
Also see World Cruiser's Nets
Entrance is through a dog's-leg channel through the outer reef - do not attempt entry in bad conditions (large swell or high winds) and in daylight only. The author found the relevant chart and beacons to be accurate. You should enter the channel on an almost high incoming tide as the current in the channel is strong. Once into the creek anchor off the restaurant on the bank to starboard - beware the overhanging power-line should you proceed beyond this point.
The resort and facilities are now leased and managed personally by an ex-world cruising couple. Cruisers are VERY welcome. VHF channel 10 (call Kenya Marineland). [email protected]
Entrance
Although Mtwapa Creek is NOT a port of entry/exit for Kenya, the resort management can arrange for a customs official to call on you at Mtwapa Creek for the cost of the taxi fare. Thereafter, proceed directly to Mombasa by road for immigration formalities.
Berthing
No port.
Marinas & Yacht Clubs
None.
Anchorages
Anchorage in the Creek
Anchorage in the Creek [[Mtwapa Creek#Anchorage in the Creek|Anchorage in the Creek]] 03°57.481'S, 039°45.408'E Once into the creek anchor off the Kenya Marineland restaurant on the bank to starboard - beware the overhanging power-line should you proceed beyond this point. The restaurant is run by a sailor and welcoming to visiting yachts. Dinghies can be moored at the dock used for the dhow excursion boats. Shower and laundry facility and garbage disposal.
- Tel: +254 (011) 485 866; VHF channel 10
Amenities
| Facilities | |
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| Water | At Kenya Marineland |
| Electricity | N/A (Not Available) |
| Toilets | At Kenya Marineland |
| Showers | At Kenya Marineland |
| Laundry | ? |
| Garbage | At Kenya Marineland |
| Supplies | |
| Fuel | At Kenya Marineland |
| Bottled gas | N/A |
| Chandlers | None |
| Services | |
| Repairs | N/A |
| Internet | ? |
| Mobile connectivity | ? |
| Vehicle rentals | ? |
Provisioning
Give the names and locations of supermarkets, grocery stores, bakeries, etc.
Store name1 [[Mtwapa Creek#Store name1|Store name1]]
Eating out
Restaurant and bar at Kenya Marineland.
Transportation
See Kenya.
Tourism
History
Give a short history of the port.
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
- Mtwapa Creek at the Wikipedia
- Mtwapa Creek at the Wikivoyage
- Noonsite
- Yacht Seerose - A passage up the east coast of Africa.
References
See Kenya.
Comments
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- Compiled from research (pilot books, internet, etc.) October, 2018 --Istioploos
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