Gazi Mangrove Boardwalk
The Gazi mangrove boardwalk is a community-run walkway through the Gazi Bay mangroves, home of the Mikoko Pamoja carbon project, 20 km by road south of the Ukunda junction.
- Community-run mangrove walkway at Gazi village
- Run by the Gazi women’s group
- Linked to the Mikoko Pamoja mangrove project
Gazi Mangrove Boardwalk at a Glance
The Gazi boardwalk is a raised wooden path through the Gazi Bay mangroves, run by the Gazi women's group and linked to Mikoko Pamoja, the community mangrove carbon project. Gazi Bay holds all nine mangrove species found in Kenya. Sources give the boardwalk length as 350 to 500 m.
| Fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Location | Gazi village, Kwale County |
| Run by | Gazi women's group |
| Linked project | Mikoko Pamoja, Plan Vivo certified |
| Mangrove species | All nine Kenyan species |
Getting to the Gazi Mangrove Boardwalk
The Gazi mangrove boardwalk is in Gazi village, 20.0 km by road from the Ukunda junction on Diani Beach Road and 17.3 km in a straight line. Head south on the A14 and turn off at Gazi. Chale Island is about 5 minutes away by boat.
Combining Gazi with Chale Island
Our Chale Island mangrove boat trip passes close to Gazi, so the two fit into one day.
Mikoko Pamoja Mangrove Carbon Project
Mikoko Pamoja sells carbon credits from mangrove protection and planting, and it runs from Gazi. The project protects and replants about 117 ha of mangrove. Income pays for school books, classrooms and clean water in Gazi.
Awards and Recognition
The project won the UN Equator Prize in 2017 and was named UN Kenya Person of the Year in 2023.
Sights Along the Gazi Walk
Guides from the women's group name the mangrove species, show the stilt roots and explain how replanting works. Crabs, mudskippers and wading birds feed on the mud.
Best Time for the Gazi Boardwalk
The best time for the Gazi boardwalk is morning or late afternoon, when it is cooler, with high tide showing the flooded forest and low tide showing the roots and crabs. The walk takes about an hour. Combine it with Chale Island on the same day.
Gazi Boardwalk Safety
Bring a hat, sun protection and water, because the open parts of the walk have little shade. The boards can be slippery after rain, so wear shoes with grip. Stay on the boardwalk and do not step onto the mud.
Places Near Gazi
Gazi sits between Diani and Msambweni, close to the southern end of the Diani-Chale reserve.
- Chale Island: about 5 minutes by boat from Gazi
- Funzi Island: further south, 39.8 km by road from the Ukunda junction to the nearest mainland road
- Diani-Chale Marine Reserve: the KWS reef and lagoon off Diani and Galu
Things to do at Gazi Mangrove Boardwalk
Gazi Mangrove Boardwalk Fees and Prices
The Gazi boardwalk charges a small entry fee that goes to the women's group, reported as about KES 200 per person. Confirm the current fee at the start of the walk.
| Who or what | Price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Boardwalk fee | About KES 200 per person (reported) | Confirm at the start; paid to the women's group |
Prices checked 12 Oct 2026. Gate and hotel prices can change; confirm before you go.
Map of Gazi Mangrove Boardwalk
20 km by road and 17.3 km in a straight line from the Ukunda junction on Diani Beach Road. Road distances use the OSRM car route on OpenStreetMap data (free-flow, not traffic-aware).