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Indian Ocean coastline near Kilifi, Kenya

Fireball Worlds Kenya 2028

Come and join us for outstanding racing in an incredible Indian Ocean venue, on Kenya's friendly coast.

30th January to 11th February 2028

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30 Jan – 11 Feb

Dates

Kilifi, Kenya

Location

Mnarani Club

Venue

28°C / 82°F

Sea Temp

The Venue

Mnarani Beach Club

The hotel has over 80 rooms, restaurants, swimming pools and its own beach. Sea temperature is typically 28°C / 82°F.

3 Degrees South Sailing School is on the beach with Lasers, Picos, Bahias and kayaks. An hour's use is included in your room rate each day.

Explore the Venue
Mnarani Beach Club beach and moored dinghies
A Garden Room with standard double, twin and sleeper beds at Mnarani Beach Club
Creek Room 28 at Mnarani Beach Club
The exterior grounds along Kilifi Creek at Mnarani Beach Club

On the Water

Racing Conditions

  • Racing is on the Indian Ocean, with seasonal "Kaskazi" tradewinds from the north, bringing excellent, consistent racing conditions daily.
  • The boat park is in a large secure garden in the hotel grounds.
  • Launching is easy from a well-sheltered sandy beach.
Racing Conditions
Fireball fleet racing on Kilifi Creek

Where to Stay

Rooms, Villas & Camping

Stay at the venue itself, or choose from private sea-front villas, nearby hotels, or camping at Mnarani Club.

There are a number of private villas to rent in Kilifi. These are often on the sea, have a swimming pool and a cook and would suit a group.

Other AccommodationVenue rooms
Aerial view of the beach and villas along the Kilifi coastline
Bedroom at Mwangati House
Aerial view of Mwangati House and its pool above the beach
Aerial view of Mwezi Kupanda

Beyond the Racecourse

Entertainment & Safari

As part of the Worlds Schedule, we will be organising a range of evening activities for competitors and family. These will include an evening dhow cruise to the mangroves, sundowners at Salty's on Bofa Beach, racing local dhow-rigged trimarans (“ngalawas”), Beach Barbeque at the venue and other events.

And when the racing’s done, a trip to Kenya isn’t complete without a safari — run by members of the sailing community.

EntertainmentSafari
Dhow sailing trip on Kilifi Creek
Elephant grazing in the long grass
Reticulated giraffe among the acacia
A pair of greater kudu

Getting Here

Logistics & Schedule

Flights go directly to Nairobi's Jomo Kenyatta International Airport from London, Amsterdam and a number of other European capitals. There are many connecting flights from Nairobi to either Mombasa or Malindi (1.5 and 1 hours from Kilifi by road).

Full schedule & boat logistics

Summary

DateDayActivity
30/01/2028SundayArrivals & unpack
05/02/2028SaturdayWorlds Day 1
08/02/2028TuesdayReserve Day
10/02/2028ThursdayWorlds Day 5
11/02/2028FridayPack Up, Departure

Getting Around

Kilifi, Kenya

Mnarani Club sits on Kilifi Creek, a short drive from Kilifi town.

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Questions?

Send us a quick note and we’ll get back to you with further information.

Tom Morton, Fireball Kenya
Fireball Worlds 2028