Crab Shack

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Crab samosas, grilled calamari and steamed fish await at the end of a mangrove boardwalk, overlooking Mida Creek. This lovely Giriama-run spot is a favourite for sunset-watching, too. It's a 3km walk or boda-boda (motorcycle taxi) ride along the road directly opposite Turtle Bay Hotel. Follow the signs for Mida Creek Community Ecotourism Enterprizes at the crossroads.


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