MAGICAL MALINDI
There is something special in the resort town of Malindi, on the coral reef-studded Indian Ocean Coast of Kenya. Tourist resorts in the Malindi district include the towns of Malindi, Mambrui and Watamu. Malindi is warm all year round, with average daytime temperature of 29 °C. Smaller and easy going, the resorts around Malindi offer a chance to relax in the sun at international standards, while experiencing the Coast’s fascinating mixture of cultures – African tribes, Indian, Arab, Swahili, colonial settlers and today’s modern European segments.

The magic of Malindi is evident as you explore beautiful beaches, coral reefs, historical sites, boutiques, restaurants, local villages and nightlife. Of the local resorts, Malindi is the largest, with plenty of shops, restaurants and entertainment. Watamu is about 20 minutes drive south, while Mambrui is about 20 minutes to the north.

Watamu has beautiful coral outcroppings rising from the sea, and originated as a tiny fishing village, with later up-country residents developing private beachfront houses there. It has only a few, but very beautiful beach hotels, and the overall atmosphere is quiet. Mambrui, to the north is the most recent development in the chain, and also the northern most on the Cost before Lamu.

Mambrui is graced with broad empty beaches, and the villas and hotels there are large and are not crowded. Transport to Malindi town is readily available for shopping, dining out or exploring. For those who really want to “get away from it all” in beautiful surroundings, these small resorts are for you.

Malindi has more touring options. Just wondering around the ‘Old town’ and the ‘New Town’ gives one a sense of history and that has made Malindi what it is today. View the pillar tombs in front of the Juma (Friday) mosque on the waterfront. The taller of the two was built in the early 15th century. Stroll down the jetty to watch traditional fishermen cast their nets. Then, follow the seafront road south, towards Casuarina point, and you will see the traditional fishing boats: ‘dhows’ and ‘Ingalawas.’ Just past the Baobab restaurant, you will see a tiny makuti topped (palm thatched) hut. This is the Portuguese chapel & It was built around 1542.

 Finish your stroll by going out to Vasco de Gama Cross, one of the oldest remaining European monuments in Africa. The cross was set up by Vasco de Gama in 1499, outside of the ruler’s palace, but was moved in deference to religious sentiments.

In late afternoon, watch the last of the dhows returning to port, their sails glowing rose coloured with the setting sun.


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