Hotel transfers · South Coast
Shimoni Hotel Transfers
Moving on from Shimoni, or arriving from another part of the coast? We collect you from your hotel, villa or apartment and drive you and your luggage to the next one, on your schedule.
- Closest
- Msambweni · 35–50 min
- Furthest
- Malindi · 3h15–4h15
- Hours
- 24/7
- Price
- Fixed, per vehicle
Popular moves from Shimoni
The most common hotel transfers from Shimoni are to Msambweni (35–50 min), Diani Beach (55–80 min) and Tiwi (60–90 min). Trips north to Kilifi, Watamu or Malindi use the Dongo Kundu bypass and then cross Mombasa, so we plan them around the city’s rush hours.
Checkout at 10:00 and check-in at 14:00? We can build in a lunch stop or a detour on the way.
Pickups across Shimoni
Most visitors come on a day trip from Diani. For overnight stays there are a few small lodges in Shimoni, including the Pemba Channel Fishing Club, and guesthouses on Wasini Island.
We collect from Shimoni jetty, Wasini Island and Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Park.
Local tip
Dhow trips leave early. For a Diani pickup we usually collect you between 07:00 and 08:00.
Drive times from Shimoni
| To | Distance | Drive time |
|---|---|---|
| Msambweni | ≈ 35 km | 35–50 min |
| Diani Beach | ≈ 55 km | 55–80 min |
| Tiwi | ≈ 65 km | 60–90 min |
| Mombasa Island | ≈ 95 km | 1h30–2h15 |
| Nyali | ≈ 95 km | 1h30–2h15 |
| Bamburi | ≈ 105 km | 1h45–2h30 |
| Mtwapa | ≈ 110 km | 1h45–2h30 |
| Vipingo | ≈ 130 km | 2h–2h45 |
| Kilifi | ≈ 150 km | 2h15–3h15 |
| Watamu | ≈ 200 km | 3h–4h15 |
| Malindi | ≈ 210 km | 3h15–4h15 |
Approximate road distances and times via the fastest usual route, in normal traffic.
Shimoni Hotel Transfers: common questions
How long is the transfer from Shimoni to Malindi?
Plan on 3h15–4h15 for about 210 km. We are happy to add a stop on the way.
Do you wait in Shimoni while we are on the dhow trip?
Yes. On a day trip your driver waits and brings you back in the afternoon. See our Wasini & Kisite day-trip page.
Can we stop on the way?
Yes. Tell us when you book and we will build the stop into the timing and the price.
How do I pay?
By M-Pesa, card, or cash in KES, USD, EUR or GBP. The price is fixed when you book on WhatsApp and does not change on the day.