Malindi Heritage & Beach — 4 Days

Overview

Malindi mixes six centuries of Swahili and Portuguese history with easy beach days. Visit the Vasco da Gama pillar and the old town, day-trip to the Gedi Ruins, snorkel the Malindi Marine Park and slow right down.

Trip highlights

• ✓ Vasco da Gama pillar & old town
• ✓ Gedi Ruins day trip
• ✓ Malindi Marine Park snorkelling
• ✓ Italian-influenced coastal dining

Day-by-day itinerary

1. Day 1
   Arrive Malindi
   Fly to Malindi, transfer to your beach hotel, evening at leisure on the waterfront.
2. Day 2
   Heritage & marine park
   Vasco da Gama pillar and old town walk, afternoon snorkelling in Malindi Marine National Park.
3. Day 3
   Gedi Ruins & Watamu
   Day trip to the Gedi Ruins and Watamu village, lunch by the creek, back for sunset.
4. Day 4
   Departure
   Morning beach, transfer to the airport.

What's included & excluded