Historic site
Jumba la Mtwana
22 locals recommend,
Tips from locals
Veronica
February 25, 2020
Jumba la Mtwana means the large house of slaves. Learn about slavery on the east coast of Africa
Augustine Ronny
August 29, 2021
These Swahili ruins, just north of Mtwapa Creek, have as much archaeological grandeur as the more famous Gede ruins. Jumba la Mtwana means ‘Big House of Slaves’ and locals believe the town was an important slave port in the 14th or 15th century. There's a small museum on Swahili culture and an excellent restaurant by the sea, and the custodian gives excellent tours for a small gratuity. The ruins are down a 3km access road, 2km north of Mtwapa Creek bridge.
These Swahili ruins, just north of Mtwapa Creek, have as much archaeological grandeur as the more famous Gede ruins. Jumba la Mtwana means ‘Big House of Slaves’ and locals believe the town was an important slave port in the 14th or 15th century. There's a small museum on Swahili culture and an excel…
Angela
September 5, 2016
Historic site and private beach
Eric
August 2, 2022
Amazing Historical Site right next to the beach with an Amazing Restaurant called the Monsoons Restaurant with delicious delicacies.
Patrice
December 3, 2018
Exhibits of the Jumba ruins
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Location
Mtwapa, Kilifi County