Discover Malindi

Kenya's oldest marine national park protects a vibrant coral reef right off the coast, ideal for snorkeling and glass-bottom boat excursions, with a wealth of colorful fish, sea turtles and occasional dolphin sightings.

Hidden in dense coastal forest, the remains of a 13th-century Swahili trading town include a great mosque, a palace and numerous stone houses, and were mysteriously abandoned entirely in the 17th century, lending the site a mysterious reputation to this day.

Erected in 1499, the limestone cross on a headland marks the landing of Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama and ranks among the oldest surviving European structures on the East African coast, with a beautiful view of the Indian Ocean.

The fine white sand beaches north and south of town rank among Kenya's finest, with warm, calm water behind offshore reefs and numerous resorts ideal for unwinding after safari adventures in the interior.

Malindi Airport lies right on the edge of town and is served from Nairobi as well as seasonally by European charter airlines. Alternatively, Malindi can be reached from Mombasa in about two hours by car along the coastal road.

Kenya's oldest marine national park protects a vibrant coral reef right off the coast, ideal for snorkeling and glass-bottom boat excursions, with a wealth of colorful fish, sea turtles and occasional dolphin sightings.

Hidden in dense coastal forest, the remains of a 13th-century Swahili trading town include a great mosque, a palace and numerous stone houses, and were mysteriously abandoned entirely in the 17th century, lending the site a mysterious reputation to this day.

Erected in 1499, the limestone cross on a headland marks the landing of Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama and ranks among the oldest surviving European structures on the East African coast, with a beautiful view of the Indian Ocean.