8 days in Malindi Itinerary

Offering pristine, palm-lined beaches, all-inclusive resorts, and warm, sunny weather, the port town of Malindi rightly established itself as one of Kenya's prime tourism spots.

Explore the numerous day-trip ideas around Malindi: Watamu (Bio-Ken Snake Farm, Watamu National Marine Park, &more) and Gede Ruins (in Gede). Next up on the itinerary: stroll through Watamu Beach, take in the exciting artwork at Ndoro Sculpture Garden Malindi, take a peaceful walk through Arabuko-Sokoke Forest, and explore the striking landscape at Marafa-Hells Kitchen.

To see more things to do, maps, traveler tips, and more tourist information, go to the Malindi day trip planning website.

Nairobi to Malindi is an approximately 3.5-hour flight. You can also take a bus; or drive. Traveling from Nairobi in December, expect Malindi to be somewhat warmer, temps between 36°C and 30°C. On the 27th (Sun), wrap the sightseeing up by early afternoon so you can travel back home.