Kikomani
in Lamu, Kenya

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Location Summary
Decimal Coordinates (Latitude, Longitude):
-2.272 and 40.922 (Lat./Lng.)
Coordinates by Time:
S -2° 16' 20" and E 40° 55' 20"
Currency and Currency Code:
Shilling - KES
Spoken languages:
English, Swahili
Local electricity:
230 V - 50 Hz (plugs: G)
Mobile phone / cellular frequencies (MHz):
900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 3G, 4G
Local Time: 10:23 PM (Friday)
Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
UTC/GMT offset: 3 hours
Sunrise and Sunset:
5:54 am and 6:07 pm
Antipode Coordinates:
-8.819 and -140.068 (Lat./Lng.)
Closest place to antipode coordinates:
Anaho
References
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Current travel safety evaluation for Kenya in Eastern Africa

Safety Score: 3,1 of 5.0 based on data from 9 authorites. Meaning please reconsider your need to travel to Kenya.

Travel warnings are updated daily. Source: Travel Warning Kenya. Last Update: 2024-08-13 08:21:03

Discover Kikomani

Kikomani in Lamu is a town in Kenya about 292 mi (or 469 km) east of Nairobi, the country's capital city.

Current time in Kikomani is now 10:23 PM (Friday). The local timezone is named Africa / Nairobi with an UTC offset of 3 hours. We know of 8 airports near Kikomani, of which one is a larger airport. The closest airport in Kenya is Manda Airstrip in a distance of 2 mi (or 2 km), North-West. Besides the airports, there are other travel options available (check left side).

There are several Unesco world heritage sites nearby. The closest heritage site in Kenya is Lamu Old Town in a distance of 39 mi (or 62 km), North.

When in this area, you might want to pay a visit to some of the following locations: Lamu, Hola, Kilifi, Mombasa and Garissa. To further explore this place, just scroll down and browse the available info.

Local weather forecast

Todays Local Weather Conditions & Forecast: 29°C / 85 °F

Morning Temperature 26°C / 79 °F
Evening Temperature 28°C / 82 °F
Night Temperature 27°C / 81 °F
Chance of rainfall 6%
Air Humidity 65%
Air Pressure 1010 hPa
Wind Speed Gentle Breeze with 8 km/h (5 mph) from North-West
Cloud Conditions Broken clouds, covering 71% of sky
General Conditions Light rain

Saturday, 16th of November 2024

28°C (83 °F)
27°C (80 °F)
Moderate rain, gentle breeze, overcast clouds.

Sunday, 17th of November 2024

30°C (86 °F)
27°C (80 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.

Monday, 18th of November 2024

29°C (84 °F)
27°C (81 °F)
Light rain, gentle breeze, scattered clouds.

Videos from this area

These are videos related to the place based on their proximity to this place.

Fishing at the Majlis Hotel, Lamu...Indian Ocean Fishing! Lot's of fun!

Published: March 29, 2012
Length: 06:59 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: TheMajlisResort

Set on the idyllic Manda Island in the romantic Lamu archipelago on Kenya's Northern Coast, The Majlis is a luxury boutique hotel with the comfort, ambience and intimacy of a private home....


Kim in Shela, Lamu, Kenya - Part 2

Published: May 04, 2012
Length: 21:13 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Kimmi Popps

I lived in Shela, a Swahili/Kenyan island; 3 miles by 4 miles off Kenya's mainland for 3 months this year. Contained within this video are snap-shots of what my eyes, heart and soul captured;...


Ali Lamu Originals : weekend bags fair trade made in Kenya

Published: April 02, 2015
Length: 03:09 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: Ali Lamu

Ali Lamu Originals is a community project which produces hand and heart made handbags with old tanga (dhow sails) in Kenya on Lamu Island. Shop now on: http://www.alilamuoriginals.com Follow...


Crazy Boys at the Beach in Shela,Lamu

Published: June 24, 2012
Length: 58:30 min
Rating: 5 of 5
Author: ebrahim ibra

Doing what we do best!!!


02 April 2015 - It's a hot and sunny day in Lamu

Published: April 02, 2015
Length: 47:18 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: John Mungai

Walking through a cemetery, passing by the County Commissioner's residence and heading to the hospital.


Poblado de refugiados somalíes Borana en Lamu, Kenia.

Published: April 27, 2014
Length: 16:18 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Alvaro Lozano Sanz

Poblado de refugiados somalíes Borana en Lamu, Kenia, que encontraron una vida digna y estable gracias a ANIDAN. Anímate a colaborar y hazte socio en www.anidan.org.


Video 1 Introduction To Microsoft Word

Published: April 09, 2015
Length: 09:28 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Raymond Pius

Part 2 of the free training series at Lamu Computer Centre http://www.lamucomputercentre.com/free-training/


Video 3 Insert Menu Microsoft Office Word Typesetting

Published: April 09, 2015
Length: 07:27 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Raymond Pius

Part 4 of the free training series at Lamu Computer Centre http://www.lamucomputercentre.com/free-training/


Video 4 Page Layout Menu Basic Editing

Published: April 09, 2015
Length: 18:09 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Raymond Pius

Part 5 of the free training series at Lamu Computer Centre http://www.lamucomputercentre.com/free-training/


Start With This Bonus Video

Published: April 09, 2015
Length: 58:07 min
Rating: 0 of 5
Author: Raymond Pius

Part 1 of the free training series at Lamu Computer Centre, produced by Raymond Mvuria http://www.lamucomputercentre.com/free-training/


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Attractions and noteworthy things

Distances are based on the centre of the city/town and sightseeing location. This list contains brief abstracts about monuments, holiday activities, national parcs, museums, organisations and more from the area as well as interesting facts about the region itself. Where available, you'll find the corresponding homepage. Otherwise the related wikipedia article.

Lamu

Lamu or Lamu Town is a small town on Lamu Island, which in turn is a part of the Lamu Archipelago in Kenya. Lamu town is also the headquarters of Lamu District and a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Located at -2.29107, 40.9122 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Lamu District, Lamu Archipelago, Populated places in Coast Province, Archaeological sites in Kenya, World Heritage Sites in Kenya, Swahili city-states, 14th century in Africa

Manda Airport

Manda Airport, also called Lamu Airport is an airport in Kenya.

Located at -2.24611, 40.91 (Lat. / Lng.), about 2 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Airports in Kenya, Busia District, Kenya, Western Province (Kenya)

Takwa

The Takwa settlement is situated on the south side of Manda Island, in the Lamu District in the coastal province of Kenya. They are the ruins of a town which was abandoned around the 18th century. The Takwa site can be easily reached from Lamu town. The ruins were first excavated by James Kirkman in 1951. In 1972 the site was cleared again under the supervision of James de Vere Allen, the Curator of the Lamu Museum. Takwa was never a large place.

Located at -2.29849, 40.9584 (Lat. / Lng.), about 3 miles away.
Wikipedia Article
Archaeological sites in Kenya, Populated places in Coast Province, Former populated places in Kenya

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capture of the webcam Shela: Lamu Island

Shela: Lamu Island, Shela (source)

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This place is known by different names. Here the ones we know:
Kikomani