Hell's Kitchen Marafa
A sandstone canyon carved by wind and rain, best seen in late-afternoon light.
Malindi
Historic town, marine park and the gate to Tsavo.
Malindi is our home base: an old Swahili trading town with a marine park, the Vasco da Gama Pillar and easy access to Tsavo East. Day trips reach Hell's Kitchen Marafa, the Sabaki river mouth and the Gedi Ruins.
Best time to visit
December to March for the calmest sea; safaris run year-round.
Top picks
Best of Malindi
Malindi Town and Vasco da Gama Pillar
Old town streets, the market, the seafront and the Vasco da Gama Pillar.
Tsavo East Day Safari
Red elephants, lions and open savanna — the classic coast day safari.