Overview
Malindi is a town on Malindi Bay, in southeastern Kenya. It sits amid a string of tropical beaches dotted with hotels and resorts. Malindi Marine National Park and nearby Watamu Marine National Park are home to turtles and colorful fish. Arabuko-Sokoke Forest Reserve harbors elephants and more than 200 species of birds. Near the forest, the Gede Ruins are the remains of an ancient Swahili town.
Highlights
- Malindi is famed for coral reefs that lie just 1,000 feet off its shore, best seen at Malindi National Marine Park
- . Game fishing, surfing and simply relaxing on the beach are popular local pastimes.
- Malindi is considered safe and secure for residents and visitors.
