Malindi & Gedi Tour
A coastal town, and a Swahili trading city the forest reclaimed.
History on the coast, and a mystery in the forest.
North of Mombasa, the old town of Malindi mixes Swahili architecture with the easy pace of a coastal town. With a guide you walk its streets, see the Jami Mosque, and move through markets that show the local way of life.
Nearby, hidden in coastal forest, lie the ruins of Gedi, a Swahili trading town abandoned centuries ago. You walk among the remains of stone houses and the Great Mosque, while your guide unravels the puzzle of why a prosperous town was suddenly left to the forest.
A few of the highlights.
- The Gedi Ruins, a Swahili town reclaimed by forest
- The Great Mosque and the stone houses
- Malindi old town and the Jami Mosque
- The local markets
Malindi lies around two hours north of Mombasa, so this is a fuller day on the road. Entrance fees to the Gedi Ruins and lunch are arranged on request.
Add this day to your stay on the coast.
Tell us your dates and who is travelling, and we will arrange the day around you, on its own or alongside a safari.