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Tiwi Beach Camping
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People agree the camping is a nice way to enjoy the outdoors and spend some quality time reconnecting with your loved ones. Camping is a great addition to normal vacation activities and can be one way to spice up beach holidays. For those seeking a cheap holiday option, nothing beats camping on the quaint Tiwi Beach.
Tiwi Beach is hidden far away from the roads and villages. The 10 minute drive on the dirt road to Twiga campsite is uneventful and somewhat lonely as there is hardly any traffic. Getting to the campsite, the tranquility that envelopes you is amazing. The Tiwi Beach campsite is on a spectacular location right on the white beach under young palm trees!
The camp is open to campers who bring their tents or camper vans and the the camping fee is an unbelievable $2.50 per person per day. The campers get access to the campsite, clean bathrooms and toilets and electric bulbs to light the camping area. In addition, the entire area is secured by private security guards.
Camping at Tiwi opens the doors to living a life without television or Internet access. Here one can indulge wholly in activities, like swimming, snorkeling, boating or just plain lazing around. It is a return-to-basics kind of existence for most people as all cooking is done over a wood or charcoal fire.
However, here are a few things that you should remember to carry when you go camping;
Unplug from everything and enjoy the fantastic Tiwi Beach, the memorable sunrise and the sparkling Indian Ocean waters.- Water – Buy lots of bottled water or you will hate camping. Get the water in bulk 10ltr-20 litre containers. Its economical and more environment friendly that way.
- Unbreakable utensils – Carry plastic dishes, cups and plate. Generally, anything that will not break easily and can be withstand rough treatment. Also bring grills, pans and anything else you need to cook.
- Sleeping stuff- Bring sleeping bags, pillow and some bedsheets… and the personal hygiene things.
- Fresh Fruits – Bananas, mangoes, oranges are available from the roadside vendors. Stock up on some fresh fruit and will last a couple of days.
- Flashlight – Well, nobody goes to camp without a flashlight.
More pictures of the Campsite [click for larger view]
Created with flickr slideshow.
Camping at Tiwi sounds like a lot of fun, and it is. Everything from setting up the tents on the beach, cooking under the stars and falling asleep to the sound of the ocean is extremely enjoyable. Everybody should try it.
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LikeHey guys were looking for a camping spot at the coast near mombasa from 25th til 27th this month... were two backpackers, without a car.. and not too much equipment besides a tent and sleeping bags.. Is it easy to reach Twiga Campsite by matatu? And do we get any supplies there like food and water??There is a restaurant, right? We would really like to camp at the beach! And hope to get some advice from you! Have a good week** Cheers Judith
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LikeGoing to try it in July. My uncle Phil (Tiwi Phil) arrived in Africa for the first time at Tiwi for a holiday and never returned home. That was 16 years ago! He now lives just up the coast at Diani. Another paradise. nnseany@me.com
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LikeThis article is actually based on Twiga Camp, it is as good as you left it. Many people say its rather quiet, but I like it that way.
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LikeAwesome, I want to be there now...and for $2.50 I could afford to camp for a while! About 10 years ago, I stayed at a place called Twiga Lodge and had a great time, have you ever seen this place before?
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LikeA must-visit site! Looking forward!!
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LikeThanks y'all for the comments. Seems Tiwi gets all your love.
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LikeTiwi, Tiwi, Tiwi. My Fourth time camping there but the sight still takes my breath away each time i get to the campsite. Forget the crabs, the matchbox and everything else. All you need is a sense of fun and adventure at Tiwi
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Likeoh...and next time remember to carry dish washing soap and something to scrub the dishes with;o) Washing plates with leaves and coconut husks was a bit problematic..hehehe!
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LikeTiwi was a beautiful experience! I am not the camping type either but I love adventure and could not pass up an opportunity to camp by the beach (who does that? hahaha)!! Sleeping in tents is not my cuppa tea so sleeping outside was a better idea;o) Actually, this was my 3rd camping trip and I have never slept inside a tent(do the math). For some reason I always feel safer near a bonfire. Lets just say I would go back to Tiwi again and again...Thanks to some red bubbly, the beach that sunrise and some awesome company!
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LikeLaura loos are about 20 meters from the tents. Crabs are lazy cowards. You get near one and it retreats into its shell. *look who's talking* Sawa basi. Camping out. Next. We're planning on going deep sea some time in the near future and you're invited. Off the Shimoni coast and into Wasini island. No crabs there. Just friendly dolphins and such. Its a full day affair. There may be a canoe and a speed boat involved. There'll be life jackets and marine guides but it will help if you can start polishing your swimming skills like now. Game? ION we've hijacked Teddys blog post. hahaha.
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LikeLaura, you should have a look at the amazing pictures of Tiwi http://bit.ly/gWwKIS. No way you can be too spoilt for that, maybe scared. Crabs don't really mess with people. Lots of campers actually spend the night on the beach and the loos are 20 metres away. Thanks Shikomsa for remembering the matches, it would be impossible to camp without fire.
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LikeHardly Shiko... Hardly convinced. Is the loo far? And are there crabs on the way? After those Namaquas... haha.. anyway, its not only crabs, just camping in general. Im spoilt!! :(
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LikeLaura tent? What tent? http://tinyurl.com/4bexg7x haha. Anyway, there will be plenty crabs. But if you're in a zipped up tent they'll hardly crawl in. I think. If not in a zipped tent, you'll be close to a bonfire and they won't come near that. In this camp we were talking and feeding the fire upto near daybreak. Slept for about 2 hours towards morning. The fire will be gone but still warmish. You may or may not be on a few glasses of Namaqua or your favourite tipple. Whichever way you'll be having too much fun to remember your fears. Convinced?
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LikeLack of a matchbox can send you back to the ancestral way of lighting fire. The shops are not too close by. Luckily there are other friendly campers around from whom you can borrow a lighter or a few hot coals. For those 10-20 liter water bottles, a lightweight water dispenser comes in real handy. And don't forget a happy bubbly holiday attitude.
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LikeNice... Are you sure, no crabs coming into the tent?
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LikeNone found, that would be the easiest meal though...but crabs were all over the place.
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LikeBest option is to bring your own tents.
My latest conversation: Diani Beach Information, Hotels, Holidays, Villas, Recreation Diani Life »
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were looking for a camping spot at the coast near mombasa from 25th til 27th this month... were two backpackers, without a car.. and not too much equipment besides a tent and sleeping bags..
Is it easy to reach Twiga Campsite by matatu? And do we get any supplies there like food and water??There is a restaurant, right?
We would really like to camp at the beach! And hope to get some advice from you!
Have a good week**
Cheers Judith
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LikeGoing to try it in July. My uncle Phil (Tiwi Phil) arrived in Africa for the first time at Tiwi for a holiday and never returned home. That was 16 years ago! He now lives just up the coast at Diani. Another paradise.
nnseany@me.com
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LikeThis article is actually based on Twiga Camp, it is as good as you left it. Many people say its rather quiet, but I like it that way.
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LikeAwesome, I want to be there now...and for $2.50 I could afford to camp for a while! About 10 years ago, I stayed at a place called Twiga Lodge and had a great time, have you ever seen this place before?
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LikeTwiga is still there- still campers joint in Tiwi.
My latest conversation: Maasai Mara 2 days/3 nights Package
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LikeA must-visit site! Looking forward!!
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LikeThanks y'all for the comments. Seems Tiwi gets all your love.
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LikeTiwi, Tiwi, Tiwi. My Fourth time camping there but the sight still takes my breath away each time i get to the campsite. Forget the crabs, the matchbox and everything else. All you need is a sense of fun and adventure at Tiwi
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Likeoh...and next time remember to carry dish washing soap and something to scrub the dishes with;o)
Washing plates with leaves and coconut husks was a bit problematic..hehehe!
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LikeTiwi was a beautiful experience! I am not the camping type either but I love adventure and could not pass up an opportunity to camp by the beach (who does that? hahaha)!! Sleeping in tents is not my cuppa tea so sleeping outside was a better idea;o) Actually, this was my 3rd camping trip and I have never slept inside a tent(do the math). For some reason I always feel safer near a bonfire.
Lets just say I would go back to Tiwi again and again...Thanks to some red bubbly, the beach that sunrise and some awesome company!
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LikeLaura loos are about 20 meters from the tents. Crabs are lazy cowards. You get near one and it retreats into its shell. *look who's talking*
Sawa basi. Camping out. Next. We're planning on going deep sea some time in the near future and you're invited. Off the Shimoni coast and into Wasini island. No crabs there. Just friendly dolphins and such. Its a full day affair. There may be a canoe and a speed boat involved. There'll be life jackets and marine guides but it will help if you can start polishing your swimming skills like now.
Game?
ION we've hijacked Teddys blog post. hahaha.
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LikeLaura, you should have a look at the amazing pictures of Tiwi http://bit.ly/gWwKIS. No way you can be too spoilt for that, maybe scared. Crabs don't really mess with people. Lots of campers actually spend the night on the beach and the loos are 20 metres away. Thanks Shikomsa for remembering the matches, it would be impossible to camp without fire.
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LikeHardly Shiko... Hardly convinced. Is the loo far? And are there crabs on the way? After those Namaquas... haha.. anyway, its not only crabs, just camping in general. Im spoilt!! :(
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LikeLaura tent? What tent? http://tinyurl.com/4bexg7x haha.
Anyway, there will be plenty crabs. But if you're in a zipped up tent they'll hardly crawl in. I think.
If not in a zipped tent, you'll be close to a bonfire and they won't come near that. In this camp we were talking and feeding the fire upto near daybreak. Slept for about 2 hours towards morning. The fire will be gone but still warmish.
You may or may not be on a few glasses of Namaqua or your favourite tipple. Whichever way you'll be having too much fun to remember your fears.
Convinced?
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LikeLack of a matchbox can send you back to the ancestral way of lighting fire. The shops are not too close by. Luckily there are other friendly campers around from whom you can borrow a lighter or a few hot coals.
For those 10-20 liter water bottles, a lightweight water dispenser comes in real handy.
And don't forget a happy bubbly holiday attitude.
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LikeNice... Are you sure, no crabs coming into the tent?
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LikeNone found, that would be the easiest meal though...but crabs were all over the place.
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