Malindi One-Day Tour Itinerary
- Malindi Town
Plan
8:00 AM – Pick-up from Your Accommodation
- Meet your Velochy Adventures guide for a briefing on the day’s activities.
- Comfortable private transfer from Watamu to Malindi.
9:00 AM – Visit to the Gede Ruins
- Explore the fascinating ancient Swahili town dating back to the 12th century.
- Discover the ruins of houses, mosques, and the palace while learning about Swahili culture and history.
- Duration: 1 hour
10:30 AM – Arrival in Malindi & Visit the swahili market
Visit Malindi Museum, the Portuguese Chapel, and the Vasco da Gama Pillar.
Walk through the local market for souvenirs, spices, and coastal crafts.
Estimated duration: 1 hour
11:30 AM – Malindi Old Town Walking Tour
- Stroll through narrow streets filled with Swahili architecture, Arab influences, and vibrant local life.
- Visit the Jami Mosque and Portuguese Chapel, both reflecting the region’s rich cultural heritage.
- Stop by local artisan shops for souvenirs such as kitenge fabrics, beadwork, and wooden carvings.
- Duration: 1 hour
11;00 PM – Visit to the Malindi Falconry
- Experience close encounters with birds of prey, such as falcons, eagles, and owls.
- Optional: Hold some of the birds under the supervision of a guide.
- Learn about local conservation efforts.
- Duration: 45 minutes
- with a snake farm in the park too
12;00 Head to robinson island for lunch
Walk the canyon with a guide.
Learn the origin stories, geology, and the “kitchen” legend.
Stay for the sunset — it’s the highlight of the day as the canyon turns red, orange, and gold.
Estimated duration: 1–1.5 hours
2:30 PM – visit sand dunes in mambrui
(About 30–40 minute drive)
2:30 PM – Sand Dunes Adventure
Activities you can include:
Bike riding on the dunes
Archery games
Short dune hikes and photo sessions
Camel rides (optional depending on the provider)
Estimated duration: 1.5–2 hours
4:30 PM – head to marafa hells kitchen canyons
Walk the canyon with a guide.
Learn the origin stories, geology, and the “kitchen” legend.
Stay for the sunset — it’s the highlight of the day as the canyon turns red, orange, and gold.
Estimated duration: 1–1.5 hours
7:00 PM – Depart for Malindi Town
(Arrive around 7:45 PM)
6:00 PM: Drop-off at your accommodation.
Safari Tips :
Sunscreen, hat, sunglasses, lip balm. Insect repellent (possibly tropical version, should be applied every 6-8 hours).
Clothing must be comfortable, bring long changes of clothes for the evening and early morning, t-shirt and shorts for the day, but remember to bring several changes because the red soil of the savannah can be annoying. Also remember a swimsuit because in the accommodations there is often a swimming pool and comfortable shoes (possibly old and not white to avoid the risk of staining them). Also important are essential medicines, including painkillers for common headaches, medicine for dysentery, paracetamol and eye drops for any dirt in the eyes. Adapter for ENGLISH-type power socket and power bank. Camera and, if you want to be sure to see animals even from a distance, binoculars. REMEMBER: drones are prohibited in Kenya.
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