Funzi Island is a settlement in Kenya's Kwale County. It consists of four mangrove covered islands where Funzi Island is the main island and the only one with permanent inhabitants. The Island is known for its pristine beaches and as Kenya's best nesting site for a variety of sea turtles, such as green turtle, Chelonia mydas, hawksbill, Eretmochelys imbricata and leatherback, Dermochelys coriacea. These species are classified as either endangered or critically endangered by the World Conservation Union (IUCN) but are found on Funzi due to a low degree of human disturbance on the natural sandy beaches. Popular excursions for visitors and tourists are the crocodile safari in the nearby Ramisi River and a cultural tour in the village. The naturally formed sandbank just offshore from Funzi village offer visitors an unforgettable swimming experience. Its fine sand ripples appear only during low tide and stretches over a kilometre in length.