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Key Info for Visitors
- Currency: KES
- Languages: Swahili, English, Italian, local dialects
- Climate: Tropical
- Timezone: Africa/Nairobi
- Population: Malindi has a population of approximately 119,859.
- Best Time to Visit: best time to visit is during the dry seasons.
- Visa Requirements Citizens of many countries, including the US, EU, and UK, can obtain a visa on arrival or through an e-visa. Requirements vary by nationality, so it's advisable to check the latest visa regulations before traveling.
About Malindi
Malindi is a charming coastal town in Kenya known for its rich history, stunning beaches, and vibrant culture. It attracts tourists with its blend of African, Portuguese, and Italian influences, evident in its architecture and cuisine. Visitors can explore historical landmarks like the Vasco da Gama Pillar, enjoy water sports in the Indian Ocean, and experience the local Swahili culture. The town's laid-back atmosphere and beautiful scenery make it an ideal destination for those seeking relaxation and adventure.
Top Attractions
1. **Vasco da Gama Pillar**: A historical landmark marking the spot where Vasco da Gama landed in 1498. 2. **Malindi Museum**: Offers insights into the town's history and culture. 3. **Watamu Marine National Park**: Known for its coral reefs and diverse marine life, perfect for snorkeling and diving. 4. **Arabuko-Sokoke Forest**: A unique ecosystem with diverse wildlife and bird species. 5. **Malindi Beach**: Offers stunning views and a variety of water activities.
Popular Activities
Malindi offers a range of activities, including snorkeling, diving, and fishing in the Indian Ocean. Visitors can also explore the local markets for handicrafts, take a boat tour to see dolphins, or enjoy a relaxing day at the beach. Cultural experiences include visiting local villages and learning about the Swahili culture.
Malindi Tours & Experiences
- Top Attractions: Highlights of Kenya
- Duration Range: Malindi offers a range of activities, including snorkeling, diving, and fishing in the Indian Ocean. Visitors can also explore the local markets for handicrafts, take a boat tour to see dolphins, or enjoy a relaxing day at the beach. Cultural experiences include visiting local villages and learning about the Swahili culture.
- Group Size: Flexible group sizes
- Difficulty Level: Easy to Moderate
- Recommended For: The best time to visit is during the dry seasons. Pack light, breathable clothing and sunscreen. Respect local customs by dressing modestly when visiting mosques or interacting with locals. Be mindful of your belongings in crowded areas, and use reputable currency exchange services.
Average Tour Price: $75
Lowest Price Tour: $50
Highest Price Tour: $180
73 Available Tour Excursions in Malindi
This is the biggest national park in kenya,Come experience nature at a close range and get to meet the beautiful animals of the savannah up close to you at there kingdom in africa.
Price: $390.92
Duration: 48 hours
Experience seamless travel with Destinazione Kenya Tours and Safaris! Enjoy stress-free airport transfers from MOI International Airport and Malindi Airport to your hotels in Diani or Watamu. Our fleet of new, well-maintained cars ensures a comfortable journey with air conditioning for your convenience. Our experienced drivers guarantee a safe and efficient transfer, allowing you to relax and focus on your trip. As our valued guest, you'll receive complimentary bottled water upon arrival, adding a refreshing touch to your travel experience. Trust Destinazione Kenya Tours and Safaris for reliable, punctual, comfortable airport transfers, making your journey memorable from start to finish.
Price: $131.26
Duration: 1-2 hours
You’ll have plenty of time to explore these three famous parks on this Natural World Kenya Safaris 4-day tour. Elephants galore! plus all the big game you’ve seen in photos and on TV. So, take a break from the beach and see the other Kenya on this relaxed safari… and make your own photos and memories. The Tsavo parks are big and host a wonderland of wildlife. You’ll enjoy the scenic expanse of Tsavo West National Park with its unexpected green springs and unique rhino sanctuary. All of Africa’s “Big Five” are here, plus lots of smaller game and birdlife. Picture an endless, rugged expanse, accented with its red-dust soil and busy watering holes hosting thirsty wildlife – this is Tsavo East National Park, Kenya’s largest. Keep an eye out for lion, leopard, giraffe and zebra.
Price: $2,395.00
Duration: 96 hours
You’ve been enjoying the best of the Kenya coast, now experience the best of Kenya’s wild parks! Hop into our 4 x 4 safari Jeeps for a fun drive to the great plains of Tsavo East National Park where you’ll find Africa’s largest game. Then we’ll journey to sister park, Tsavo West National Park with its rolling hills, green springs and famous lions. You’ll go from powdery beaches to elephant, giraffe and buffalo in just one morning – only in East Africa. Natural World Kenya Safaris will be your guide on this 3-day adventure to Kenya’s largest park, Tsavo East, where majestic herds of elephants roll in the red-dust plains and legendary lions prowl near busy watering holes. You’ll be tracking leopard, lion, buffalo and more, over the scenic hills at Tsavo West. A stop at the crystal waters of Mzima Springs will bring you up close on a walking safari to hippos, crocodile, fish, birds and more wildlife gathering here.
Price: $1,750.00
Duration: 72 hours
We offer the best experience because we prioritize our clients needs and demands in entire trip, we are flexible, welcoming, humble and ready to serve our clients at any given point location and we have the best site tour guides. Finally, your happiness my my priority.
Price: $90.00
Duration: 5-6 hours
◆This isn't just fishing!!◆ ●We are Japan's only fishing charter company that specializes in services for international tourists & begginners! -A dedicated instructor will support you the throughout the activity -Hotel pick-up & drop-off, ensuring a seamless, stress-free day -All fishing gear is provided -The freshest fish Japan traditional cuisine ●You can fully enjoy with five senses. Thrill of the chase and the powerful pull of a fish. -Breathtaking views of Mount Fuji, Enoshima, and the horizon -Scent of the sea -Succulent texture of fresh fish ●Our professional staff are dedicated to ensuring you have the best possible experience. -Our seasoned captains will guide you to the best fishing spots, and ensure a successful catch. -There are always more than three staffs, you'll receive unparalleled support. -Our chefs transform your haul into exquisite Japanese freshest, highest-quality cuisine.
Price: $416.97
Duration: 12 hours
This private, 3-day trip to Tsavo East National Park offers you the opportunity of safari life with just your party. Travel by a customized safari car with a pop up roof, so you can get up close to more of what wildlife the park has to offer. You will spend the night at the luxury Voi wildlife lodge complete with stunning views of the park and animals coming to the water hole. NOTE; This is also private for your party only
Price: $785.82
Duration: 72 hours
by opting for this tour , you will be visiting the biggest national park in kenya , Tsavo East and West , and Amboseli which gives you the best view of Mount Kilimanjaro. With the 3 parks you will have a greater chance of seeing the Big 5.
Price: $1,677.00
Duration: 96 hours
The Treehouse is a unique venue wrapped around a baobab tree in a place of outstanding natural beauty. One of the few places in Kilifi where you are pretty much guaranteed to hand-feed the sweetest little Bushbaby family Experience world-class storytelling by award-winning author and storyteller Mara Menzies Delicious freshly made dinner by Baraka, one of Kilifi's top chefs In high tide, the thrill of swimming in Kenya's cleanest, most beautiful creek.
Price: $75.00
Duration: 3 hours
If you are an adventurous type looking for something that’s decidedly out of the ordinary you owe it to yourself to try one of our Night Game Drives. This safari not only lets you experience a day game drive but also a night game drives which provides the other side of the safari coin. After the sun goes down the character of the plains changes completely as many animals hunker down for the night and others emerge. Aardvarks, porcupines, civet cats and other nocturnal animals begin their nightly foraging and hunting rituals, but they’re not alone. Hippos typically leave the water at night and saunter up onto the plains to graze. While many of the big cats you will see lounging around in the shade during the day also become active at night. It is not unusual to witness lions or leopards aggressively pursuing zebra, wildebeest and other large mammals on one of our Night Game Drives.
Price: $530.00
Duration: 48 hours
Recommended excursion for those who want to experience a day with a mix of sea and natural landscapes and local traditions. You will see small islands and sandbanks that overlap the mangrove landscape, stop for snorkeling in the Marine Park, stop between the atolls in front of the Garoda beach, and then meet with Midas, a natural rift in the earthly depths for about 5 km to south of Watamu which stands out for its fauna and flora, creating a completely unique ecosystem. A tour not to be missed
Price: $104.03
Duration: 6-7 hours
This is a private 2 day safari in a private minivan or Jeep. You will see lots of Elephants, Antelopes, Zebras and Giraffes.
Price: $600.00
Duration: 48 hours
Silaa Safaris offers you opportunity to view Malindi museum which was built towards the end of the 19th century as it is built in the typical style fashionable during this era, especially in the old towns of Lamu and Mombasa. The building, known as the column house, is a charming, double storey structure, with a tiled roof. In May 2004 the building opened its doors to the general public as Malindi Museum. The museum features temporary exhibits including famous Malindi Coelacanth. The museum also contains artefacts related to the explorer Vasco da Gama. The museum also has exhibits from the Portuguese period of Kenya's coastal zone, as well as photographs of some of the country's archaeological sites. whereas Falconry has snakes, a giant tortoise and crocodiles; as well as birds, mostly hawks and owls and are allowed to "free fly". you will guided around the ZOO and more explanation about different species done to every visitors.
Price: $116.00
Duration: 10 hours
This is a private safari in a private minivan or Jeep. We do organize groups or family tours. We will ensure that your dreams of a great safari become a reality. We see Elephants, zebras, lions, leopards, giraffes, buffaloes, antelopes, warthog. Tsavo East is a biggest national Park in Kenya. Unique for its beautiful savanna grassland and its red elephants
Price: $1,000.00
Duration: 72 hours
Guaranteed Dolphin Spotting (in season): One of the biggest highlights! Watamu Marine Park is home to playful bottlenose dolphins, and you'll often see them swimming alongside the dhow – a magical moment you’ll never forget. Traditional Glass boat Sailing: Enjoy a relaxed, cultural sea journey guided by experienced local sailors. ️ Private Sandbank Picnic: Enjoy a delicious seafood lunch, fresh tropical fruits, and cold drinks served on a remote sandbank—perfect for swimming and unwinding in nature. Snorkeling in a Protected Marine Park: Dive into the clear waters of Watamu Marine Reserve, where you’ll spot coral gardens, sea turtles, vibrant reef fish, and more. Perfect Balance of Adventure and Relaxation: Whether you're snorkeling, watching dolphins, sunbathing, or simply enjoying the views. ✈️ Knowledgeable Local Guides: Our guides are not just experts in marine life, but also passionate storytellers who ensure you leave with memories
Price: $70.00
Duration: 6 hours
A two-day trip to Tsavo East is unique because it offers a concentrated adventure into one of Kenya’s most iconic and untamed landscapes, where the sheer scale of the park reveals a stunning variety of wildlife and dramatic scenery. In just 48 hours, you can immerse yourself in the park's expansive red-dusted plains and witness its remarkable inhabitants, like the distinctive “Red Elephants” and elusive predators, in their natural habitat. The brief but intense experience allows you to explore the park’s diverse ecosystems, from the life-giving Galana River to the scenic views of the Yatta Plateau, all while providing a deep, memorable connection to the raw beauty of the African wilderness. This is a 2 day 1 night safari with a safari minivan with a pop-up roof giving you a 360 degrees view with a tour guide who is also the driver. Overnight at a lodge inside the park.
Price: $500.00
Duration: 48 hours
The Taita Hills lie to the south of Tsavo West and on the fertile land in the saddles between the main peaks the Taita tribe grow a variety of vegetables. On the plains below the hills the Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary has been established and is home to elephant, lion, oryx, lesser kudu and a wide variety of smaller animals. The variety of animals which live in this small 110 sq. km sanctuary are often easier to spot .
Price: $480.00
Duration: 36 hours
Malindi is a town on Malindi Bay, in southeastern Kenya. It sits amid a string of tropical beaches dotted with hotels and resorts. Malindi Marine National Park and nearby Watamu Marine National Park are home to turtles and colorful fish. Arabuko-Sokoke Forest Reserve harbors elephants and more than 200 species of birds. Near the forest, the Gede Ruins are the remains of an ancient Swahili town
Price: $550.00
Duration: 48 hours
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Frequently Asked Questions
Local Food & Cuisine
Malindi's cuisine is a mix of African, Italian, and Portuguese flavors. Popular dishes include seafood curries, ugali with fish, and chapati. Noteworthy restaurants include the Old Town Bistro and the Driftwood Club. Dining customs often involve sharing meals with locals, which is a great way to experience the community's hospitality.
Getting Around
Malindi is accessible by air through the Malindi Airport or by road from Mombasa. Local transportation includes matatus (minivans) and tuk-tuks. Renting a car can be convenient for exploring the surrounding areas, but it's not necessary for getting around the town itself.
Travel Tips
The best time to visit is during the dry seasons. Pack light, breathable clothing and sunscreen. Respect local customs by dressing modestly when visiting mosques or interacting with locals. Be mindful of your belongings in crowded areas, and use reputable currency exchange services.
Culture & Customs
Malindi's culture is predominantly Swahili, with strong influences from Islam and Christianity. Respect for elders is paramount, and visitors should greet locals with a handshake or a bow. The town celebrates various festivals throughout the year, including the Malindi Cultural Festival. It's important to learn a few basic Swahili phrases to engage with the community.
