Overview:

Malindi is a tropical town situated on a stretch of idyllic beaches with intriguing hideaways on the north coast of Kenya.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. Not more than 20 Kms away are the Gede Ruins; Gede Ruins was a town founded in the 12th century, which was prosperous and flourished until the 17th century when it became abandoned. Surrounding these ruins is the Arabuko – Sokoke Forest, which is the largest remaining coastal forest in AfricaFurther south is the sleepy town of Watamu which is fronted by wide white beaches.At the Northwest of Malindi is the spectacular Marafa depression, popularly known as Hell’s kitchen. Marafa depression is an extensive series of sandstone gorges and sheer gullies which together form an other- worldly landscape.