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A lighthouse with a person walking towards it. 1
A small church with a thatched roof and a cross on top, surrounded by palm trees and a stone pathway. 2
A person sitting in front of a tall white monument with a cross on top, surrounded by greenery and a blue sky with clouds. 3
A white monument with a cross on top, located near a coastal path with greenery and a view of the ocean. 4
A lighthouse surrounded by dense foliage. 5
By Susako Tours and Safaris
Free cancellation available
Price is $180 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travelers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 7h+
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup

Overview

    • For a full-day experience that packs in a variety of highlights
    • Gede Ruins and Vasco da Gama Pillar offer a glimpse into Kenya’s past
    • Region’s past trade connections and cultural exchanges

Activity location

    • Malindi
    • Malindi, Kilifi County, Kenya

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Malindi
    • Malindi, Kilifi County, Kenya

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Malindi: City tour and Gede Ruins

  • Earn $5.40
  • Activity duration is 7 hours7h
    7h
  • English

In this option, we pick clients from Malindi, Watamu and Kilifi areas only.

Language options: English
Starting time: 8:00AM
Price details
$180.00 x 1 Adult$180.00
Total
Price is $180.00

Mombasa/Diani: Day tour to Malindi town and Gede Ruins

  • Earn $7.72
  • Activity duration is 10 hours10h
    10h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 6:00AM
Price details
$257.40 x 1 Adult$257.40
Total
Price is $257.40

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Hotel pick up and drop off
  • Inclusions
    Professional guide and driver
  • Inclusions
    Our assistance at any point
  • Exclusions
    Personal expenses
  • Exclusions
    Lunch
  • Exclusions
    All entrance fees

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Alcoholic drinks in the vehicle, Pets, Smoking in the vehicle

What you can expect

  • Itinerary form Diani/Mombasa
    You will be picked up at 6 am to Gede Ruins- Start your day with a guided tour of the Gede Ruins, the remains of a mysterious 12th-century Swahili town nestled within a primeval forest. Explore the excavated mosques, palace, and houses made of coral stone and learn about the town's history and sudden abandonment from a local guide. You may spot monkeys and various bird species here.

    10:00 AM - 11:00 PM: Visit the Kipepeo Butterfly Project located at the Gede entrance to learn about the local butterfly farming initiative.

    11:00 PM - 12:00 PM: Have lunch (at own cost) at a local restaurant in Malindi, which offers a relaxed setting with views of the mangroves.

    12:00 PM - 2:00 PM: Discover Historical Malindi- Head into Malindi town to explore its rich history.
    Vasco da Gama Pillar : Visit this iconic historical monument, one of the oldest European-built monuments in Africa, placed by the explorer in 1498.
    Portuguese Chapel of St. Francis Xavier: Located next to the pillar, this is one of the oldest East African churches still standing.
    Explore the Town- Walk through the narrow alleys of the Malindi Old Town to see the centuries-old houses and experience the daily local culture, stopping by the Malindi market for souvenirs.
    If time permits, visit the Falconry of Kenya to see various birds of prey.
    3:00 PM onwards: Depart for your hotel. The tour offers a great insight into the culture and history of the Swahili Coast

Location

Activity location

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    • Malindi
    • Malindi, Kilifi County, Kenya

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Malindi
    • Malindi, Kilifi County, Kenya