Malindi
Historic north-coast town with Kenya's oldest marine park and daily flights from Nairobi.
Malindi is the gateway to Kenya's north coast. Its marine park protects coral gardens for snorkelling and glass-bottom boats, and the Vasco da Gama Pillar recalls the Portuguese navigator's 1498 landing. Watamu and the Gede Ruins are 30 minutes south.
Malindi at a glance
| Getting there | Multiple daily flights from Nairobi, about 45 minutes, from about KES 4,000 one way |
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| Marine park fee | USD 25 per non-resident adult, KES 500 EA citizen adult |
| Highlights | Malindi Marine Park, Vasco da Gama Pillar, old town, nearby Gede Ruins and Watamu |
| Best months | December to March and July to October |
Sources
Checked 6 October 2026. Third-party prices are typical market rates; your written quote confirms the exact figure.
Questions
How long is the flight from Nairobi to Malindi?
About 45 minutes.
Malindi or Watamu?
Malindi has the airport and a busier town. Watamu, 30 minutes south, is quieter with better beaches.
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