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Kongo River Sunset Cruise.

Google rating 4.8 (79 reviews)
Ukunda
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Sunset boat cruise along the Kongo River with drinks, music, and views as the light changes. Book the evening slot and bring a camera.

HoursOpen 24 hours

Open 24 hours, every day of the week.

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4.879 Google reviews
  • Michael B.Google review · 15 Jan 2026

    Lovely evening chilling on a traditional canoe craved out of a single mangrove trunk. Our guide was a great guy extending our trip for our pleasure as the sunset was not entirely visible by clouds. Worth the money great low cost couple of hours with some traditional dance and music.

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  • Maureen M.Google review · 5 Jan 2026

    Simply beautiful. The kayak was an exciting ride, the river was calm and the sunset just the icing on cake. Definitely worth it And we had a pit stop along the way while on the riverwhere we went to dance to traditional music .

  • Melissa A.Google review · 23 Dec 2025

    We had the most amazing kongo river cruise with Amani and his friends!! Highly recommend this activity for amazing sunset views 🥰 very friendly group we felt comfortable at all times!

  • Jonas H.Google review · 13 Dec 2025

    One of our best experiences in Diani! Lovely 2 hour trip up and down the river, including beautiful sunset and loads of local knowledge being shared by our awesome captain! Boat was traditional and comfy, luckily it was only my wife and I on it, we recommend that for more privacy. Special thanks to our Captain Amani, great job man ❤️ and to Abuu for the smooth ride home! We appreciate it, guys!

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  • Faridah N.Google review · 1 Oct 2025

    This is a canoe ride on Kongo river. I was asked for a charge of Kes 1,500 because I was alone, but negotiated to KES 1,000. There's probably a different rate for groups. A small canoe fits 4 people. The sunset is beautiful, and you've got to get there at least 45mins before sunset (maybe before 17:30). You also see mangrove and the grey heron

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KONGO RIVER, Kenya

Ukunda

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Frequently Asked Questions

Kongo River Sunset Cruise. is open 24 hours a day.
Kongo River Sunset Cruise. is located at KONGO RIVER, Ukunda, Diani Beach.
Call +254 728 538800.

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