Malindi offers a wonderful mix of new and old - all along the palm fringed beaches are luxurious resorts ready to pamper to your every need. But not more than 20 Kms away are the Gede Ruins which was a town founded in the 12th century, which was prosperous and flourished unitl the 17th century when it became abandoned. Surrounding these ruins is the Arabuko - Sokoke Forest, which is the largest remaining coastal forest in Africa.

Getting to Malindi

The Malindi Airport is situated 2.5km (1.5miles) out of town on the Mombasa Road which is lined with scenic coconut plantations. There are daily scheduled flights between Malindi and Mombasa as well as Nairobi and Lamu. The airport also serves private charters. There are taxis available from the airport to your accommodation.

By road - there is a good tar road from Mombasa to Malindi. Mombasa is approx 120 Km away.

What to in Malindi

• Explore the old town of Gede ruins
• Tan on the beach or by the pool
• Swimming, diving and snorkelling in the Malindi Marine Reserve
• Windsurfing, boating, deep sea fishing and a wide array of water sports

The Experience

The main attraction of Malindi is its endless beautiful white sandy beaches and warm, blue tropical waters. The hotels all offer a wide range of watersports from windsurfing to paddle boating and snorkelling. You can head out and explore the historic sites of the town such as the Malindi Museum, situated on the seafront near the jetty, the building itself is typical 19th century building craftsmanship or go on an excursion to the nearby Gede Ruins.

 

Climate

Malindi has a warm tropical climate that is hot and humid throughout the year with temperatures seldom dropping below 20 °C and around 30°C maximum temperatures. The short rains are from October to November and the long rains between April and July.