MALINDI AND WATAMU

The most popular spot in Malindi Marine National Park, one of it’s kind in Africa The Park lies about 2kms offshore and is reachable by glass- bottomed boats. The park abounds with beautiful and diverse marine life. Other places of interest include the Vasco da Gama Pillar erected in 1498 as a navigational aid and the Malindi crocodile Farm and Snake Park. A short distance north of Malindi at Mamburi is large saltpans, which produce salt for both domestic and export markets. However what draws tourists to this small town more than anything else is the ‘holiday air’ that blows about the place. The tranquility of the township and the merry atmosphere facilitates complete relaxation. About 24kms south of Malindi is Watamu Beach holiday resort with its own marine National Park established for the preservation of coral reef resources. The coral reefs here are of exquisite beauty .A short distances from Watamu are the famous Gedi ruins, one of the principal historical monuments on the coast. Near the Gedi ruins is the Kipepo Butterfly Farm where many species of butterfly are collected for export.

The Lamu archipelago is 30 minutes flight from Malindi. Access to Lamu Island is only possible by boat. The town is linked to the mainland and to the three other small islands of Kiwayu, Manda and Kiunga by waterways. Air travelers land at the airstrip on the Manda Island and the proceed by boat to lamu. Lamu is a unique town. It has magnificent old houses and street that are too narrow and winding to accommodate motorized transport. Consequently donkeys are the only mode of transportation! There is a thriving Swahili culture in Lamu that has defied the passage of time and architecture that resists change. You do not need watch here. Nothing happens in a hurry in Lamu! It is one of the most interesting tourist destinations anywhere.

ACCOMMODATION IN MALINDI AND WATAMU