Begin your exploration
of the northern section
of Kenya’s Mombasa
Island from your hotel.
Visit the ruins of the
13th century Swahili
village of Gede, lying
south of Malindi.
 Nestled in thick forest,
this village remained
hidden away from
historic and texts as well
- nothing is recorded
about it.
Explore its vast
compound and you’ll come
across palaces, houses
and mosques built with
coral, sand and plaster,
with a blend of Swahili
and Arabic architecture.
Visit the National
Museum and examine
displays of the
excavated Chinese Ming
porcelain, glass and
Persian earthenware.
Continue towards the
Swahili town of
Malindi, the first thing
to strike you will be
the stone cross placed
 by Vasco da Gama in 1499
(commonly referred to as
Vasco da Gama's Pillar) and the quaint
Portuguese church next
to it, head towards the
snake farm, showcasing a
number of venomous
snakes then drive to a hotel
for lunch and a little
rest.
Visit the Malindi
falconry that has a
variety of caged birds
of prey. This tour of
the Malindi in
Kenya will give you a
sense of its culture,
history and scenic
beaches. |
