Mwachema River
The Mwachema River is a river of southeastern Kenya. It flows into the Indian Ocean at Diani Beach. The Indian Ocean Beach Club hotel in the Moorish style lies near the mouth of the river.| Tap on a place to explore it |
- Type: Stream
- Description: river in Kenya
- Also known as: “Kongo River” and “Tiwi River”
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Tiwi and Diani Beach.
Tiwi
Village
Tiwi is a small settlement and beach resort in Kenya. It is located north of Diani Beach, and is approximately 17 kilometres south of Mombasa. The area is served by Ukunda Airport and the A14 road via the Likoni Ferry from Mombasa. Tiwi is situated 3½ km northwest of Mwachema River.
Diani Beach
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Diani Beach is a resort area on the Indian Ocean in Kenya, 30 km south of Mombasa. It is the most tourist-oriented beach of the so-called South Coast. It is separated from the Tiwi Beach to the north by the Kongo River.
Ukunda
Town
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Ukunda is a coastal town 25.8 km south of Mombasa. It is adjacent to Diani Beach, a major tourist area. The urban population was 77,686 in 2019. Ukunda is situated 4½ km southwest of Mwachema River.
Mwachema River
- Categories: river and body of water
- Location: Kwale County, Kenya, East Africa, Africa
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Satellite Map
Discover Mwachema River from above in high-definition satellite imagery.
In Other Languages
From Hausa to Welsh—“Mwachema River” goes by many names.
- Hausa: “Kogin Mwachema”
- Irish: “Abhainn Mwachema”
- Polish: “Mwachema”
- Welsh: “Afon Mwachema”
Localities in the Area
Explore places such as Mwakamba and Kibwaga.
Notable Places Nearby
Highlights include Ras Mwachema and Tiwi Beaches.
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