Kongo mosque is situated in Diani beach and lies next to the Indian ocean. It was used by the early Arab merchants for prayers as they toured the east coast. Today the renovated ruins has been turned into a historic site and the local Muslims offer prayers here as well. And now the well kept compound is home for huge baobab trees, some are as old as 300years.The Kongo river neighbors the mosque from the northern end. As it meanders into the ocean, a big permanent sand bank forms. Here both local and foreign tourists enjoy sun-bathing and swimming by the source of this river. Sailing through the mangrove trees on canoes on the Kongo is so amazing. Mostly people wait to witness the sweet sight of the sun-downer over Boabab and coconut trees.
Unlike other areas of the beach, you'll enjoy your peace with the few beach boys around Kongo mosque since there isn't a resort hotel near here.
You can easily walk over the waters to cross to Tiwi beach on the other side of the river. You don't risk walking alone to all the way to Twiga lodge in Tiwi because of security purposes.
