Kenya Vacation and Travel Guide

Malindi Kenya Malindi is a great historic town in the Kenya coast. It lies at the mouth of the Galana River on the Indian Ocean and is 75 miles (120 km) from Mombasa. It has a population of about 150,000 people. History Malindi town started as a port town and Swahili settlement in the 1400’s. The Portuguese

explorer Vasco da Gama went to Malindi in 1499 to sign a trade agreement and find guides for his voyage to India.


Beautiful Beach in Malindi*

He erected a pillar and church, both of which exist to date. Many other ancient buildings from the portuguese era still survive, including the Juma Mosque and Malindi palace.

Malindi attractions and Tourism

Tourism is the major industry in Malindi, with the city being especially popular among Italian tourists. The friendliness and welcoming attitude of the people of Malindi is unrivalled by any other Town in Kenya.

Some of the best known attractions in Malindi are the Gedi Ruins and the Watamu and Malindi Marine National Parks.

There is also great culinary talent here with Malindi restaurants, hotels, coffeehouses and other eating places offering a diverse range of foods ranging from local flavors to international cuisines.

Hippos in Malindi**

The local wood carvers have mastered exceptional skill in the art of wood carving. They offer a wide range of beautiful artifacts which are very popular with visitors.

Malindi is a seaside resort town along the Kenya Indian Ocean coast. A visit to Malindi gives you great opportunity to go swimming in the warm waters.

For the fishing enthusiasts, try the popular deep sea fishing and catch some unique game fish. There are many game fishing competition in Malindi with some record big game fish being caught here.

There is an abundance of protected coral reefs and beaches on Malindi’s waters making it an ideal place for surfing, snorkeling and other water sports.

Huge Tortoise in Malindi***

The Malindi Marine National Park is a protected area to preserve its fine beaches, clear water and colorful fish.

There is a decent sized airport in Malindi and a good highway connecting it to Mombasa, Lamu and other parts of the country.

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