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Visiting Malindi, Kenya


Portuguese explorer Vasco de Gama stopped at Malindi on his way to India in 1498 and erected a pillar that remains overlooking the harbor, however precariously, to this day. Still popular with Europeans, Malindi is famed for coral reefs that lie just 1,000 feet off its shore, best seen at Malindi National Marine Park or nearby Watamu. Game fishing, surfing and simply relaxing on the beach are popular local pastimes. The narrow streets and market of Malindi's old town are worth a visit.
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Weather

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Monthly Averages
Month
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Jul
77°F 25°C
74°F 23°C
Aug
77°F 25°C
74°F 23°C
Sep
78°F 25°C
75°F 23°C
Oct
80°F 26°C
75°F 23°C
Nov
82°F 27°C
75°F 23°C
Dec
82°F 27°C
76°F 24°C
Extended Forecast
Sunday
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77°F 25°C
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73°F 22°C
Monday
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80°F 26°C
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73°F 22°C
Tuesday
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86°F 30°C
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73°F 22°C

Traveler Reviews

Scorpio Villas

4 of 5 stars
London
Jul 17, 2009

We stayed at Scorpio Villas for 2 weeks. The setting is beautiful and very peaceful. The beach is lovely. The food was good. The owners were very friendly and helpful. It is a perfect place for a...more

Driftwood Beach Club

Jul 16, 2009

I stay at the Driftwood on average 3 - 4 times a year.As a worlwide traveller i feel each time on my return , as if i have arrived home !!!! Great food, totally relaxed atmosphere , attentative and...more

Dream of Africa

3 of 5 stars
Malindi, Kenya
Jul 7, 2009
1/1 found this review helpful

I agree 100% with Sunflower Suffolk. This hotel is not 5 star by any standard, 3.5 maybe. This entire hotel requires some TLC & like Sunflower we found the food below average. Possibly the worst...more

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