Guidebook for Malindi
Food Scene
Great for an ice cream treat or cocktail on Malindi's hot sunny days. Beach front with good food and vibes.
42 locals recommend
Osteria Beach Restaurant
80200 Casuarina RoadGreat for an ice cream treat or cocktail on Malindi's hot sunny days. Beach front with good food and vibes.
This place is great for italian food and international cuisine. It's also within walking distance from the apartment and is close to the Vasco da Gama pillar.
28 locals recommend
Baby Marrow
Silversand RoadThis place is great for italian food and international cuisine. It's also within walking distance from the apartment and is close to the Vasco da Gama pillar.
Seafront Swahili Dishes
Silversand RoadSwahili dishes. Seafood
Karen Blixen
Lamu RoadThey have a good sample of international cuisine and a great ambience
This is one of the oldest restaurants in Malindi. Enjoy mshakiki (skewed meat) from 4pm onwards as well as delicious Swahili cuisine throughout the day.
Simba Restaurant
Box 492 Jamhuri StThis is one of the oldest restaurants in Malindi. Enjoy mshakiki (skewed meat) from 4pm onwards as well as delicious Swahili cuisine throughout the day.
Rosada Beach Restaurant
Casuarina RoadGreat food, beach front.
Bar Bar Restaurant & Pizzeria
Lamu RoadThis one is a bit further out but has great pizza
This one is closer to Watamu but perfect for date night, sundowners and sunset views. Call in advance for a reservation as it’s normally fully booked. Can also schedule a boat ride in the sunset.
30 locals recommend
Mida Creek
This one is closer to Watamu but perfect for date night, sundowners and sunset views. Call in advance for a reservation as it’s normally fully booked. Can also schedule a boat ride in the sunset.
Parks & Nature
Marine Park offers a clean beach ideal for beach walks, swimming and sunbathing. Enjoy glass-bottom boat rides, snorkeling, visits to coral gardens, and boat trips to Manyugu island (a tidal island) where you can enjoy fresh food.
44 locals recommend
Malindi Marine National Park
Marine Park offers a clean beach ideal for beach walks, swimming and sunbathing. Enjoy glass-bottom boat rides, snorkeling, visits to coral gardens, and boat trips to Manyugu island (a tidal island) where you can enjoy fresh food.
Marafa Hells Kitchen is a sandstone canyon approximately an hour drive from Malindi town. "The experience in the hell's kitchen is determined by the traveller .It could be meditative, reinvigorating, picture-perfect, soul freaking ,arduous or a chance to lose few pounds." - Tom Mwiraria
19 locals recommend
Hells Kitchen
Marafa Hells Kitchen is a sandstone canyon approximately an hour drive from Malindi town. "The experience in the hell's kitchen is determined by the traveller .It could be meditative, reinvigorating, picture-perfect, soul freaking ,arduous or a chance to lose few pounds." - Tom Mwiraria
Watamu is about a 30 minute drive from Malindi. Ideal for water spots and white beaches.
19 locals recommend
Watamu Beach
Watamu is about a 30 minute drive from Malindi. Ideal for water spots and white beaches.
Mida Creek is a charitable habitat that is owned by a local youth group in collaboration with arabuko sokoke forest. This is the right place where bird lovers can relax and with good luck could see different types of migrant birds which include greater flamingos, Terek and sand plovers. The biggest attraction at mida creek is the 260 meter walk board. As you walk along the board, you will be able to see two different types of mangrove trees. Other facilities available include a restaurant and a mini bar
10 locals recommend
Mida Creek Board Walk & Bird Paradise
Mida Creek is a charitable habitat that is owned by a local youth group in collaboration with arabuko sokoke forest. This is the right place where bird lovers can relax and with good luck could see different types of migrant birds which include greater flamingos, Terek and sand plovers. The biggest attraction at mida creek is the 260 meter walk board. As you walk along the board, you will be able to see two different types of mangrove trees. Other facilities available include a restaurant and a mini bar
Sightseeing
This monument is one of the oldest European cenotaphs built on the East African coast in 1498. It was erected by Vasco Da Gama to give direction for those following the sea route to India. Da Gama was a Portuguese explorer and navigator, the first person to sail directly from Europe to India. The coral column is topped by a cross made of Lisbon Stone. The pillar is a walking distance from the apartment.
44 locals recommend
Vasco da Gama Pillar
This monument is one of the oldest European cenotaphs built on the East African coast in 1498. It was erected by Vasco Da Gama to give direction for those following the sea route to India. Da Gama was a Portuguese explorer and navigator, the first person to sail directly from Europe to India. The coral column is topped by a cross made of Lisbon Stone. The pillar is a walking distance from the apartment.
Gede is about 20 minutes from Malindi. Located within the ruins is a snake park that tourists enjoy visiting.
42 locals recommend
Gede Ruins Malindi... Snake Park
Gede Watamu RoadGede is about 20 minutes from Malindi. Located within the ruins is a snake park that tourists enjoy visiting.
Malindi Museum
Learn about the history of Malindi
City advice
Getting around
Boda boda (Bikes)
Boda bikes are the fastest way to get around because they are easily accessible. They’re also inexpensive.