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Recycling
TOGETHER
Shimoni DIANI
MOMBASA
KILIFI
WATAMU
MALINDI
LAMU
4. Shimoni Delights
8. Diani Plastics - Recycling together for good!
16. Exclusive Ethiopia
24. Responsible Tourism Our war on plastics
28. Swahili on the go
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Cover Photo Credit: Jesper Anhede
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Coastal Footprints | 01
Here are just a few reasons to get down to the Coast
MANDA ISLAND, YOGA TEACHER TRAINING
22 Oct - 12 Nov 2018 MANDA ISLAND
Nov
LAMU CULTURAL FESTIVAL
NOMAD FOOD FESTIVAL
10 - 2018
22 - 25 | 2018
NOMAD BEACH BAR AND RESTAURANT
LAMU TOWN
Dec NOMAD CHRISTMAS FAIR
KILIFI NYE FESTIVAL
15 Dec - 2018
2018 31 - 2
SANDS AT NOMAD DIANI
DISTANT RELATIVES KILIFI
Jan
KENYA KITE CUP
DELAMERE FISHING COMPETITION KILIFI
18 - 20 | 2019
2019
DIANI
KILIFI
Coastal Coastal Footprints Footprints | 13 3
Two beautiful 2 Bedroomed cottages set in secure garden oasis with a lovely pool and bbq area. Tiwi Beach is a 5 minute stroll. From: KES 12,000/ - per night (each sleeps 4)
+254 (0)73 3847 896 vanda@tiwibeach.com
iani's rich and varied marine life is the gem of our coastline. The variety and abundance of species living on Diani's coral reefs – the Rainforests of the Ocean – is greater than almost anywhere else in the world. Healthy coral reefs form part of intricate underwater ecosystems serving several critical functions; they can provide shelter, food, habitats, nursery grounds, fishing grounds and even medicines. Factor in the magnificent whale shark, a giant of the ocean which makes its annual migration along the Kenya coastline from November to March, pods of dolphins, playful octopuses and a diverse community of endangered sea turtles and it's no wonder Diani is a diver's paradise and a marine biologist's dream. As not everyone is a marine biologist or prepared to dive to the depths of the ocean, The Sands is bringing the delights of our coastline to you. Our new marine education center, under The Sands' flagship environmental programme, has been carefully designed as a place for fun and learning. It is also a base for the local conservation group, Diani Turtle Watch, which works tirelessly to monitor and protect Diani's sea turtle nesting and hatching populations. A database of turtles living on Diani's reefs is also being created, identifying individuals through facial patterns.
School children can enjoy find-the-answer activity sheets and
competitions and even try their hand at creating recycled art. With a marine biologist on hand to answer any questions, the center is an ideal place to explore the wonders and fragility of our stunning natural environment.
The marine center invites you to uncover the secrets of the ocean and learn about the interdependence of our land and sea. Find out more about the protection and conservation of precious ocean life, including tips on how to reduce your family's environmental footprint, and listen to the aweinspiring sounds of whales and dolphins communicating with each other.
Contact : marinecenter@thesandskenya.com
+254(0)733 155 155
proshop@vipingoridge.com to book
COASTAL
LISTINGS
ACCOMMODATION DIANI
RESTAURANTS
WATERSPORTS WATAMU
Diani Backpackers +254 700 713 666 www.dianibackpackers.com
Ali Barbours - Diani +254 714 456 131 www.alibarbours.co
Aqua Ventures Limited +254 725 672 959 ask-us@diveinkenya.com www.diveinkenya.com
Diani Blue +254 705 479 146 www.dianiblue.co.ke Flamboyant Boutique Hotel +254 706 889 539 www.flamboyant.co Sands at Nomad +254 725 373 888 www.thesandsatnomad.com Swahili Beach Resort +254 707 730 753 www.swahilibeach.com Tequila Sunrise +254 714 775 222 www.tequilasunrise.biz
DD's Café-Bar-Deli - Diani +254 702 303 024 Jazzy Bakery - Diani +254 753 773 100 jazzybakery746@gmail.com opp Kivulini Jolly Bar Pizzeria - Diani +254 782 736 663 jollybardiani@gmail.com Kokkos Café Bistro - Diani +254 721 565 567 Leonardo's Restaurant - Diani +254 720 501 707 www.leonardos-restaurant-diani.com
Kenyaways Kite Village +254 728 886 821 www.kenyaway.com
Mi Lola Tapas & Wine Bar -Diani Diani beach Bahraini complex (next to Chandarana). milolaafrica@gmail.com +254 746 626 161
ACCOMMODATION MALINDI
The Sands Mandharini Beach Bar & Restaurant - Kilifi +254 717 444 128 gm@mandharini.com
Driftwood +254 721 724 489 www.driftwoodclub.com
Nomad Beach Bar and Restaurant +254 738 333 888 info@nomadbeachbar.com
ACCOMMODATION WATAMU Mvuvi Lodge - Kite House +254 704 569 258 info@mvuvikenya.com www.mvuvikenya.com Ocean Sports hotel / restaurant / sports bar +254 724 389 732 reservations@oceansports.net www.oceansports.net
Distant Relatives +254 702 232 323 www.kilifibackpackers.com Mandharini +254 719 164 664 www.mandharini.com
Bush Telegraph Properties South Coast to Kilifi Julie Trayner +254 734 331 023 +254 725 341 917 www.bushtelegraph.biz
FLORISTS Pelican Florist Mombasa +254 721899 405 +254 733 742 631 pelicanflorist123@gmail.com
SERVICES Sign Writing - Diani Japhet +254 726 007 525
Pirie Pirie's Restaurant - Diani +254 706 169 111
LEGAL
Wild Living - Kilifi +254 791 183 312 www.wildliving.com
Atsieno, Ngunya & Associates Diani Bazaar, Office #15 +254 777 361 355 info@atsienongunya.com
WATERSPORTS DIANI
ENTERTAINMENT
Raydon Watersports +254 725 672 959 www.raydonwatersports.com
Homemade Ice cream & Movie World zippyike@gmail.com +254 721 759 953
Diani Watersports +254 708 358 095 www.dianiwatersports.com
ACCOMMODATION KILIFI
REAL ESTATE & PROPERTIES
H2O Extreme +254 712 121 974 www.h2o-extreme.com Nomad Watersports Center +254 746 589 821 Info@divingthecrab.com Quest Kiteboarding +254 706 373 201 www.questkiteboarding.com info@questkiteboarding.com
PHONE & ACCESSORIES Devicentre - Diani Diani Shopping Centre +254 723 990 088 +254 720 274 282
AIRLINES Air Kenya +254 20 391 6000 Kenya Airways +254 711 024 747 Safarilink +254 206 690 000 SAX +254 725 305 305
HEALTH
Bahari Medical Clinic Diani Dr. Onkoba +254 712 290 399 +254 727 856 493 +254 723 206 130
Skyward Express +254 709 584 500
Care & Cure Pharmacy Baharini Plaza Diani +254 728 702 388 +254 737 349 347
Silverstone Air +254 740 300 300
Malindi Medical Center +254 722 241 620
CONFERENCE FACILITIES Kilifi Maghreb Hotel and Conference Centre +254 738 824 824 +254 774 266 444 +254 722 824 824 clientsupport@kilifimaghreb.com www.kilifimaghreb.com
SECURITY Kenya Police: 999 (Police emergency hotline) +254 20 272 4154 +254 20 355 6771 Kenya Tourist Safety and Communication Center +254 20 600 4767 +254 20 800 1000
Medicross Coast Clinics Jubilee Arcade Mombasa & FN Centre Malindi +254 730 730 000 Mombasa Hospital +254 41 2312191 +254 41 2312099 Wellcare Medical Centre 1st Avenue, New Nyali +254 770 129 289 +254 20 256 9290
Call: 0775 059 069 sales@coastalfootprints.co.ke
SERVICES
DIANI
MOMBASA
Omari Remy
W ATA M U
| +254 722 264 237
| +254 721 967 777
Patrick | +254 723 734 479 Samuel | +254 703 263 992
Here are a few basic greetings and phrases you can use to interact with the coastal Swahili people. Kenyan people appreciate it when you try to speak Swahili so please do not be shy, try out some Swahili and have some fun!
Basic greetings… • Hello - Jambo • How are you? - Habari Yako? • I am fine - Niko salama • My name is… - Jina langu ni… • What is your name? - Jina lako nani? • Pleased to meet you - Vyema kukutana • Do you speak English? - Unazungumza Kingereza? • Goodbye - Kwaheri • See you later - Tuonane Baadaye • Have a good journey - Safari njema!
Useful words and phrases… • Excuse me - Samahani (to get attention or say something) • Please – Tafadhali • No – Hapana • Yes - Ndio • No thanks - Hapana asante • Thank you! - Asante! Cat - Paka Cow - Ng’ombe • Where? – Wapi? Dog - Mbwa Buffalo - Nyati • Here - Hapa Goat - Mbuzi Zebra - Punda Milia • When? – Lini? Elephant - Ndovu Hippo - Kiboko • Now - Sasa Giraffe - Twiga Rhino - Kifaru • I don’t understand – Sielewi Lion - Simba Wildebeest - Nyumbu • Speak slowly – Ongea pole pole • Friend - Rafiki • My friend – Rafiki yangu • I’m hungry – Nahisi njaa • I’m thirsty – Nahisi Kiu • Where are you going? – Unaenda wapi? • I am going to the hotel - Naenda hotelini • How do you say in Swahili – Unasemaje kwa Kiswahili • Cheers! (While sharing a drink) - Maisha marefu (Meaning long life) • I love you! - Nakupenda! • Help! - Msaada!
Want to Learn more Swahili? Call Douglas on 0722 954 350 lingua2comm@yahoo.com
The Gift Shop @ Diani Shopping Centre Johari Glass repurposes used glass bottles to create unique glassware. We can also custom etch logo’s or images onto the glasses. Not only will you ďŹ nd your unique glass, we stock other interesting gift items, cards and wrapping paper. www.johariglass.com | Tel No: +254 720 711 162