Ukunda Travel Guide
Kenya
Ukunda is a Kenyan coastal town with a population of 70,888, situated on the country’s Indian Ocean coast. It is a practical base for exploring the beaches around Kenya’s south coast, with a warm tropical climate for much of the year.
Travellers arriving by air use Ukunda Airport (UKA). Diani Beach is 2.6 kilometres away, while Tiwi Beaches are 8.7 kilometres from Ukunda, putting two well-known stretches of coastline within easy reach of the town.
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Pays in KES
Plug type Type G
Emergency 999
Dial code +254
Tipping: Tipping is customary in Kenya for good service. While not mandatory, it is greatly appreciated by service staff.
Best time to visit Ukunda
Jan
31°17Feb
31°11Mar
31°19Apr
29°26May
28°22Jun
28°22Jul
27°21Aug
27°22Sep
29°21Oct
29°22Nov
30°24Dec
31°28Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.
Beaches near Ukunda
Diani Beach
2.6 km away
Galu Beach
6.3 km away
Tiwi Beaches
8.7 km away
Gazi Beach
17.1 km away
Nyali Beach
32.1 km away
Funzi Beach
34.3 km away
Bumburi Beach
39.8 km away
Things to do in Ukunda
Diani P.A.G Church
pentecostal place of worship
1.7 km
South Coast Community Church
christian place of worship
3.8 km
St Joseph's Catholic Church
roman catholic place of worship
1.7 km
FPFK Church Ukunda
christian place of worship
1.9 km
Tsavo East - Kenia
national park
2.3 km
coral beach
arts and entertainment
2.8 km
Word Revelation Church
christian place of worship
1.2 km
Cornerstone Restoration Gospel Ministries- Ukunda
christian place of worship
0.7 km
Getting there
Ukunda Airport · 0 km
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