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west1983
London, UK325 contributions
Nov 2020
We stayed in a house in Malindi for 2 weeks. It's charming in places, very faded, very dirty, friendly and desperate for more visitors. The are building a new park on the waterfront, very close to an old, smaller one with beautiful trees and broken paving and seats which is used as a place to dump trash. It feels very safe. The beech was sometimes full of sludgy seaweed, sometimes not. Plenty of good diving. Lots of nice villas up for sale, a few deserted beach front hotels. Decay.
Written November 27, 2020
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moha m
Nairobi, Kenya99 contributions
May 2014 • Friends
other than the Indian ocean, there is seriously nothing to do in Malindi, the only place they have to visit is the marine park that is all
Written June 18, 2014
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tina m
Selsey, UK5 contributions
Feb 2014 • Couples
Booked with a-nemo-safari.com. Nemo guided us on this trip which was very intresting.Visiting the co-oppertive wood carving group, the crocodile and snake park and all the places of intrest in Malindi. Thank you Nemo.
Written March 1, 2014
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david f
leeds4 contributions
Mar 2014 • Couples
To Mombasa with foxy young lady. Air2000 inaugural trip. Really hot. Met at the airport with logo T-shirts and bare-breasted young women bouncing to the bongos. After that, all downhill ;-(
Bus: to our resort, Malindi. Windows already open, lots of mosquitoes, slapping and Ow noises. Reach a wide steam. Bus stops, all out. Driver gets out luggage and goes. We wait. Another bus arrives on the other side. Driver waves but doesn’t get out. We have to paddle, carrying the luggage. The fit carry for the old and fat. Bonding beginning.
Arrive: lizards on the walls, fascinating. Not so good when we find some are in the rooms as well. Poor meal and crash out. One couple robbed of everything in their room while they slept, or sensibly pretended to sleep. We all rally round and donate suitable sized clothes and shoes. So much for the perimiter security fence and guards! Quis custodes custodit? Getting the Blitz spirit now.
Next morning: the Trots begin. Competition at breakfast to get the tables nearest the toilets. People peremptorily jump up and rush, lots of sang-froid, getting like Carry On Up The Kyhber. Joke is the safari vans are not topless so you can stand up and see but because the smell’s so bad inside. I rent a car instead.
Safari: Early start, all excited. We all order breakfast and wait. Finally someone goes to look for the food, waiter by now fast asleep in the kitchen, no one else there. We hit the road, it hits us back. They say rented cars go fastest. In Africa they have to go like mountain goats. Get to the flat bits, parched soil, stubby grass, the odd bare tree . Eventually get to see some big stuff strolling around, looking bored. Sense of anti-climax, Chester Zoo a lot more exciting.
We and car weakening on the way back – 13 hours – getting dark. Have to take the tarmac road through the villages. Only us. Smoke, flickering lights, rubbish, noise, smells. Groups standing around, gesturing, shouting, staring. Lots of black looks for us. Scary, primitive, different. The real Africa
The locals. 1/ mile from the hotel see a big sign ‘Snake Farm’ go and look. Several coaches of tourist from Mombasa, entry fee about £1. Really good. The Tour Rep hadn’t told us about it – bussing us around instead to get their commissions. Who can you trust?
Meet some leathery old English ladies with cut-glass accents in the local shop – widows of the Empire, living in huge houses on the hill. Try to be friendly, no chance, we are tourist riff-raff.
A young man walking, miles from anywhere. Very smart but no shoes. We gave him a lift. Pleasant and articulate. He was a student and had walked four miles from his village to the local shop to buy a pencil, but it was closed, seemed fine about it.
Local beggar puts out his hand for money – the wrong way up! No tourist fatigue here, we are ground breaking ! In the villages they sit under trees all day, with ragged sheets on sticks for tents, waiting for the Mealie Lorry, which comes occasionally. Sacks are thown off, often burst. You mix it with water and that’s it, very poor porridge. Matthew Parrish the commentator spent his childhood in Rhodesia and went back after fifty years. Nothing had changed. Perhaps they all like it that way?
Depressing for the charity givers and Air2000, which unsurprisingly went into liquidation soon after. Thought: Fifty years ago everyone [who hadn’t been] thought Africa would grow to be the world’s leading economy . Instead it grows two thirds of the world’s extra people
Bus: to our resort, Malindi. Windows already open, lots of mosquitoes, slapping and Ow noises. Reach a wide steam. Bus stops, all out. Driver gets out luggage and goes. We wait. Another bus arrives on the other side. Driver waves but doesn’t get out. We have to paddle, carrying the luggage. The fit carry for the old and fat. Bonding beginning.
Arrive: lizards on the walls, fascinating. Not so good when we find some are in the rooms as well. Poor meal and crash out. One couple robbed of everything in their room while they slept, or sensibly pretended to sleep. We all rally round and donate suitable sized clothes and shoes. So much for the perimiter security fence and guards! Quis custodes custodit? Getting the Blitz spirit now.
Next morning: the Trots begin. Competition at breakfast to get the tables nearest the toilets. People peremptorily jump up and rush, lots of sang-froid, getting like Carry On Up The Kyhber. Joke is the safari vans are not topless so you can stand up and see but because the smell’s so bad inside. I rent a car instead.
Safari: Early start, all excited. We all order breakfast and wait. Finally someone goes to look for the food, waiter by now fast asleep in the kitchen, no one else there. We hit the road, it hits us back. They say rented cars go fastest. In Africa they have to go like mountain goats. Get to the flat bits, parched soil, stubby grass, the odd bare tree . Eventually get to see some big stuff strolling around, looking bored. Sense of anti-climax, Chester Zoo a lot more exciting.
We and car weakening on the way back – 13 hours – getting dark. Have to take the tarmac road through the villages. Only us. Smoke, flickering lights, rubbish, noise, smells. Groups standing around, gesturing, shouting, staring. Lots of black looks for us. Scary, primitive, different. The real Africa
The locals. 1/ mile from the hotel see a big sign ‘Snake Farm’ go and look. Several coaches of tourist from Mombasa, entry fee about £1. Really good. The Tour Rep hadn’t told us about it – bussing us around instead to get their commissions. Who can you trust?
Meet some leathery old English ladies with cut-glass accents in the local shop – widows of the Empire, living in huge houses on the hill. Try to be friendly, no chance, we are tourist riff-raff.
A young man walking, miles from anywhere. Very smart but no shoes. We gave him a lift. Pleasant and articulate. He was a student and had walked four miles from his village to the local shop to buy a pencil, but it was closed, seemed fine about it.
Local beggar puts out his hand for money – the wrong way up! No tourist fatigue here, we are ground breaking ! In the villages they sit under trees all day, with ragged sheets on sticks for tents, waiting for the Mealie Lorry, which comes occasionally. Sacks are thown off, often burst. You mix it with water and that’s it, very poor porridge. Matthew Parrish the commentator spent his childhood in Rhodesia and went back after fifty years. Nothing had changed. Perhaps they all like it that way?
Depressing for the charity givers and Air2000, which unsurprisingly went into liquidation soon after. Thought: Fifty years ago everyone [who hadn’t been] thought Africa would grow to be the world’s leading economy . Instead it grows two thirds of the world’s extra people
Written February 15, 2015
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Traveller Kate
Gold Coast, Australia565 contributions
Oct 2016 • Solo
Popped into Malindi town a few times. For a beachside city it is busy. It is perfectly safe to walk around and I ate at a local restaurant. The city offers a few sights so it is worth popping in.
Written October 18, 2016
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Craig L
England, UK35 contributions
Oct 2015 • Friends
The Kenyan coast has been hit by recent world events hence places like this are desperate for tourist income. You can get bargains but be prepared to be tough and don't give in on price. In my limited experience they offer a price and then increase it! I always offered half of the original and then stuck to that - they always agreed but I felt a bit rubbish especially when a Kenyan told me most families survive on 60 shillings a day - that's about 40 pence (UK) or 70 cents (US)!
Written October 24, 2015
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Gary C
Droxford, United Kingdom56 contributions
Jul 2015 • Solo
I was there in the quite season so I would expect a lot more tourist during their summer, this certainly did not distract the Beauty of Malindi for me. I went out and about and mixed with the locals who were generally friendly and engaging. I would probably taken more care if I had taken my daughters along, as it was as a solo traveller I certainly went to places I wouldn't have with the family. The Tuk Tuk transport was good fun, be careful they will charge you 500KS until you cotton on that the fare is only 100-150KS usually! If you do stay in a large hotel, do get out and about and under the skin of Malindi.
Written July 11, 2015
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Michael G
1 contribution
Feb 2024 • Family
We have naives rewards card but somehow the cashier or somone is stealing our rewards points I have tried to contact there customer service but they will not get back to me michaelgrossman666@yahoo.com
Written April 16, 2024
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Sandra S
2 contributions
Dec 2022
Great for clothes shopping. Bought 2 stunning caftans, only 1,000 Kenyan Shillings each = 8 Euros. I was lucky enough to have a local with me, so I probably got a better deal.
Written January 1, 2023
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Chris K
1 contribution
Sep 2019 • Solo
I have been visiting Kenya since i was 4 Years old. The last time i was in and around Kenia was in the Year 2000. The Kilifi Region and especially Malindi has been a Hotspot for the European and especially the Italian Tourists. Nowadays Tourism is Way Down and you can feel that in every Corner. Malindi Road is desolate as ever with Potholes big you can Park your Scooter in. Infrastructure outside of the All-inclusive Places is pretty non existent and leaves alot to be desired - the Italian crowd has since moved on to places like Sansibar etc.
The stay in Tropical Sandies has been pleasant. Very nice and always smiling Personel that will be reading every wish from your Lips. The Service Personel are the Backbone of Kenian Tourism - yet getting paid next to nothing with workshifts 12 hours long.
Rooms in the Double Deluxe Category are spacious , nice balcony for lounging.
Foodwise theres not much to write home about. Standard All Inclusive Food that lacks any Taste and caters to a wider Range of clientele. Beeing on the Coast its odd you will almost never find Seafood. Well i have never even had Shrimp etc in my 2 Weeks stay. You can feel the Chef there has no Food Culture - get a new one that Cooks with finese and some taste to the Hospital like Food.
I originally had planned a return visit with my whole Family next year but put that aside as the biggest problem that the few Hotel that are still operating face is the Constant begging and hand Openers when you leave the Hotel Premises. One step on the Beach and you have hordes or Touts constantly begging. To a Level that makes it impossible to enjoy the nice Beaches.
Malindi seems left and stuck 30 years behind. The Italians came , left and spat it out and so will the rest if there is no improvement made into Infrastructure , getting rid of constant Hand openers and the Good Feel Vibe. For the Record : For my Holiday , All Inclusive , 14 Days including Flights from Europe i paid € 2300,—. Way overpriced, Kenia - a Land forgotten and left behind.
The stay in Tropical Sandies has been pleasant. Very nice and always smiling Personel that will be reading every wish from your Lips. The Service Personel are the Backbone of Kenian Tourism - yet getting paid next to nothing with workshifts 12 hours long.
Rooms in the Double Deluxe Category are spacious , nice balcony for lounging.
Foodwise theres not much to write home about. Standard All Inclusive Food that lacks any Taste and caters to a wider Range of clientele. Beeing on the Coast its odd you will almost never find Seafood. Well i have never even had Shrimp etc in my 2 Weeks stay. You can feel the Chef there has no Food Culture - get a new one that Cooks with finese and some taste to the Hospital like Food.
I originally had planned a return visit with my whole Family next year but put that aside as the biggest problem that the few Hotel that are still operating face is the Constant begging and hand Openers when you leave the Hotel Premises. One step on the Beach and you have hordes or Touts constantly begging. To a Level that makes it impossible to enjoy the nice Beaches.
Malindi seems left and stuck 30 years behind. The Italians came , left and spat it out and so will the rest if there is no improvement made into Infrastructure , getting rid of constant Hand openers and the Good Feel Vibe. For the Record : For my Holiday , All Inclusive , 14 Days including Flights from Europe i paid € 2300,—. Way overpriced, Kenia - a Land forgotten and left behind.
Written September 4, 2019
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