Kiwayuu (alternative spelling Kiwayu) is a small island in the eastern part of the Lamu Archipelago in the Kiunga Marine National Reserve in Kenya. Its main economic activity is fishing, and there is one school, one clinic and one well on the island. Its main tourist attractions are the tidal pools and snorkeling/diving pools on its eastern side, in the Indian Ocean.
It's mainly populated by people of the Bajuni ethnic community who farm and fish on the island.
There are no cars or electricity on the island except solar and wind power.
It has two high-end fly-in tourist lodges, and the pristine beauty attracts visitors from all over the world.
The island is also famous for beautiful handmade curious created by locals from flip flops that wash onto the beach every rainy season.
The weather is hot and dry, with most people remaining indoors from 10am to 3pm due to extreme heat.
The beaches on the island are stunning, clean and safe, when compared to many Kenyan beaches.
The nearest hospital is on Lamu Island outside of Lamu town. Travel from Kiwayuu to Lamu is 7 hours by dhow, or 2 hours by motor boat.
