Shimoni is a port village and tourist destination in south-eastern Kenya near the Tanzania border and directly across Wasini Island. This small town is known for its British colonial ruins and slave caves which are the centre of attraction for several community-based projects. The Shimoni forest, coast, and marine ecosystems are an ever-present tourist attraction. The Kenya Wildlife Service's headquarters for the Kisite-Mpunguti Marine Protected Area is located here. In certain seasons, the aromatic smell of cloves permeates the evening calls to prayer in the town's two main mosques. Shimoni is a fairly religiously diverse area, with a substantial minority of Christians. The locals understand the benefits of the tourism industry and are often very gracious and welcoming to tourists.