Malindi Town in Kenya

Malindi being the second major town on the coastal line about 110km north of Mombasa is served by a domestic Airport and a highway between Mombasa and Lamu. The town hosts the oldest Marine National Park in Kenya established in 1968 which is endowed with fringing reefs, sea grass beds, high fish diversity and coral gardens in the lagoons, marine mammals (dolphins) mangroves, shorebirds, turtles and mudflats. Having journeyed through the eras of the early Chinese, the Arab traders, the Portuguese sailors and European settlers, Malindi has transformed into a reputable tourist destination.

Malindi town is served by Bicycles (which are readily hired) are the best way to get around Malindi and its environs. Attractions of Malindi include a coral pillar erected by Vasco Da Gama in 1498, Gedi ruins, the Arabuko Sokoke Forest, the Juma Mosque, local wood artifacts that include unique furniture and the famous Lamu beds, and a palace on the beach.

Activities that can be carried out in Malindi range from dhow rides, diving, snorkeling , sun bathing, picnic and barbeque on the island, wind surfing and scuba diving to visiting the Malindi Marine National Park.

Hotels and Lodges in Malindi

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