MALINDI

Malindi is blessed with some of the best beaches in Kenya, with white sand, clear water and palm trees. The main beach, Malindi Bay, is perfect for swimming, water sports and sailing. Tourists can visit the Malindi Marine National Park. Here visitors can snorkel, dive or take a glass-bottom boat tour to see the underwater wonders.

One of the most fascinating historical sites in Malindi is the Gede Ruins, remains of a Swahili town that flourished between the 13th and 17th centuries, before being mysteriously abandoned. Visitors can explore the stone houses, mosques, palaces, tombs and wells that testify to the wealth and sophistication of the inhabitants.

Tourists looking for a unique artistic experience in Malindi, should visit the Ndoro Sculpture Garden, created by Italian sculptor Armando Tanzini. The garden features various sculptures made from wood, metal, stone and recycled materials. They are inspired by African culture and mythology, ranging from abstract forms to realistic figures.

For wildlife lovers, Malindi has the Falconry of Kenya, a private sanctuary for birds of prey. Established in 1970 for the rescue of injured and orphaned birds, the Falconry has several different species of birds, such as eagles, owls, hawks and falcons. Visitors can see the birds up close, and watch them perform amazing feats in the air.