Things to do in Funzi Island

Set off on an exciting full-day trip to Funzi Island, a hidden gem off Kenya's coast. Cruise along the scenic Ramisi River, unwind on the beautiful Funzi sandbank, and enjoy a delicious seafood lunch. Discover the island’s rich history and culture as you explore the local village. Your day begins with a 7:30 AM pick-up from Diani Beach. On the way to Bodo, you’ll pass through the lush sugarcane fields and the Ramisi Sugar Factory. Once you arrive, hop into a motorized canoe and glide up the Ramisi River, where you’ll spot a variety of birds and maybe even a crocodile or two. When the tide is low, relax on the stunning Funzi sandbank, a perfect spot to swim, sunbathe, and enjoy the peaceful surroundings. A shaded shelter will be set up for you to enjoy your seafood lunch, featuring crab, grilled fish, coconut rice, and options for beef, chicken, or vegetarian dishes upon request. Finish your adventure with a guided walk through the village, learning about the island’s history and local culture.

The trip begins with an early pick up frоm Diаni bеасh аt 7.30 аm. Hеаd оut tо Воdо viа Shirаzi villаgе. Тhе drivе is аbоut 40min tо Воdо. On the way to Funzi we enjoy the green plantation of sugarcane and the factory of the Ramisi sugar company On arrival Board a motorized canoe wаiting tо tаkе yоu оn аn аmаzing аdvеnturе uр thе Rаmisi rivеr, thе rivеr аbоunds with ехсерtiоnаl birdlifе аnd, whо knоws, еvеn thе оссаsiоnаl сrосоdilе. During a low tide enjoy a relaxing moment at the stunning Funzi sandbank the perfect place to lounge, swim in the clear waters, and bathe in the sun. A makeshift shelter will be pitched here for you to enjoy your lunch. The lunch menu mostly consists of seafood specialties in crabs, grilled fish, and coconut rice, and non-seafood menus like beef and chicken, vegetarian dishes are also served upon request. With a guide to narrate, enjoy the history and culture of the local community as you walk around the village on Funzi island, You also visit a local school, you are encouraged to carry gifts and learning materials to donate to the welcoming school kids. Be ready to buy unique souvenir from the local market. About Funzi Island There are no present-day modern beach resorts with high-end designs in Funzi but simple properties that reflect the influence of the local community and coastal architecture as it has permanent inhabitants with approximately 1500 members of the Shirazi Tribe, the majority of which are Muslims and sustained on fishing and agriculture.