"Kilifi Creek It’s a two-hour drive from Mombasa alongopen roadsthat parallel the coast to reach Kilifi Creek, a giant estuary of cerulean blue thatspills out into the Indian Ocean. As you cross the majestic Kilifi Bridge, you'll notice a few yachts cruising along the calm waters below and a handful of elegant villas scatteredalongthe creek's banks. After the chaos of the cities, the sceneis delightfullycalm. Were this spot of geographical beauty in Europe or America, it would be teeming with tourists, hotels, restaurant chains, and tacky bars by now. Not in Kenya and not in Kilifi. With itsbeautiful coastline, a smattering of creekside restaurants, and a few opportunitiesfor sunset dhow-boat cruises, there's little to do besidesrelax in this sleepy costal town."