The Creek itself is connected to the Indian Ocean by a 500 metres wide channel. Within the creek are three islands: Kirepwe, Sudie island and the Green island. Most of the waters in the creek are shallow, but a channel of water remains also at low tide, which makes it necessary to hire a canoe for a trip. A trip is well worth it. It leads through the wonderful mangrove channels, where the absolute peace is only broken by the sounds of the Ibis and other amazing large birds. The mangroves are perfect breeding grounds for reef fish and one can spot them swimming in the roots. A trip can be complimented with a picnic on Kirepwe. The water there is crystal clear and warm. 

Mida village, which is located between the Creek and the Road leading from Mombasa to Malindi, is a collection of 48 homesteads, all together around 1000 people. Most of the people here are related in one or the other way and all of them are of the Giriama tribe. There are no outsiders of any type and people live in perfect harmony.

In the center of Mida village is one little kiosk selling a bit of everything and five coconut-wine bars. This is where people meet and discuss the events of the day. The bars are just a mekuti (coconut leaves) roof on wooden beams and a few logs for the locals to sit on. It is lit by a small kerosene light or a fire (there is no electricity in Mida village). Some nights, when the wine has been flowing, the people start drumming, singing and dancing. Oh yes, the Giriama people love to dance and they seem to never get tired.

After a beautiful night they walk back home underneath millions of stars with the moon lightning up the sandy path winding through high grasses underneath coconut - and cashew-nut trees. The only place of accommodation for tourists is the Mida Ecocamp from where one really can get to know the beauty of Mida and its people.

If you go there, please don’t spoil this little haven. Just be one of them for the time you spend there!