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Malindi Travel Guide 2026: Top Attractions, Things to do & Itinerary | Trip.com | August 2026
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Things to do in Malindi
What to do
Looking for things to do in Malindi? We provide up-to-date info on everything from must-see scenic spots to local hangouts.
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Malindi Marine Boat Excursions
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Vasco da Gama Pillar
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Historic landmark
Gedi Ruins Malindi... Snake Park
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Historic landmark
Gede Ruins
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Hell’s Kitchen
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Arabuko Sokoke Forest Reserve
2.7
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Malindi Museum
2.6
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Garoda Beach
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Natural scenery
Golden Beach
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Barracuda Inn Resort
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Where to stay
Discover the most popular places to stay in Malindi, complete with recommendations from fellow travelers and special hotel offers
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Diamonds Malindi
4.1
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67 Review
Ocean Beach Resort & Spa
4.4
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38 Review
The One
3.8
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31 Review
Exploreans Beach Club & Villas Watamu
4.8
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Visiwa Beach Resort
4.2
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46 Review
Simba House Watamu - KENYA
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Billionaire Beach Front Apartments
4.3
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43 Review
Hidden Gems Villas 2BR Coastal Retreat, Malindi
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The Kasa Malindi - 'Formerly Leopard Point Beach Resort'
4.1
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Casa Di Philo 1
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Sawa Sawa Beach Hotel & Backpackers
3.6
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3 Review
Archie’Es Vacation Rental
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What to eat
Want to eat like a local? Don't miss out on these top Malindi dishes and foodie spots.
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La Rosada
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Seafood
Baby Marrow
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Seafood
Putipu
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Western cuisine
Olimpia Club Malindi
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Western cuisine
Bar Bar Restaurant & Pizzeria
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Western cuisine
Marafiki Beach Bar & Restaurant
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Sea view
Ripasso Wine bar
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Western cuisine
Avg. HK$127/person
Seafront Swahili Dishes
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African cuisine
Sea view
Baobab restaurant
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African cuisine
KB Karen Blixen
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Western cuisine
Avg. HK$260/person
Simba Restaurant
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African cuisine
Pine Beach Bar
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Bars/bistros
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Best of Malindi
Popular Premium Hotels in Malindi
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Billionaire Beach Front Apartments
8.7
/5
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The Kasa Malindi - 'Formerly Leopard Point Beach Resort'
8.2
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26 Review
Lion in the Sun Boutique Hotel & Spa
9.6
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5 Review
Ocean Beach Resort & Spa
8.8
/5
38 Review
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Hemingways Watamu
9.1
/5
57 Review
Medina Palms
8.9
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58 Review
Kobe Suite Resort
8.9
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Serena Beach Resort & Spa
9.1
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PrideInn Paradise Beach Resort & Spa Mombasa
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Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa
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The Maji Beach Boutique Hotel
10.0
/5
40 Review
Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort
8.8
/5
68 Review
Swahili Beach
8.6
/5
115 Review
The Majlis Resort
8.8
/5
43 Review
Nomad Beach Resort
8.8
/5
55 Review
Popular Scenic Hotels Near Malindi
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Visiwa Beach Resort
8.4
/5
46 Review
Hemingways Watamu
9.1
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Kobe Suite Resort
8.9
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50 Review
Sarova Whitesands Beach Resort & Spa, Mombasa
8.8
/5
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Jacaranda Indian Ocean Beach Resort
8.6
/5
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Diamonds Leisure Beach & Golf Resort
8.8
/5
68 Review
Waterlovers Beach Resort
9.7
/5
56 Review
Nomad Beach Resort
8.8
/5
55 Review
Lantana Galu Beach
9.4
/5
43 Review
Chale Island Resort
9.5
/5
59 Review
Popular 4-Star Select Hotels Near Malindi
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Twiga Beach Resort & Spa
9.0
/5
40 Review
Visiwa Beach Resort
8.4
/5
46 Review
Temple Point Resort
8.2
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46 Review
Silver Palm Spa & Resort
9.3
/5
42 Review
Kilua Beach Residences by CityBlue, Mombasa
8.6
/5
68 Review
PrideInn Flamingo Beach Resort & Spa Mombasa
9.0
/5
48 Review
Neptune Beach Resort - All Inclusive
8.0
/5
44 Review
Severin Sea Lodge
8.9
/5
107 Review
Travellers Beach Hotel & Spa
8.7
/5
59 Review
Voyager Beach Resort
8.7
/5
103 Review
Tamarind Village Hotel Apartments
8.6
/5
52 Review
Southern Palms Beach Resort
8.4
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96 Review
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Popular Types of Attractions in Malindi
Nature and wildlife
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Popular Attractions in Malindi
Captain Sammy Dhow Boat - Watamu
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New Life Prayer Center Church
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Magarini Cultural Centre
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Camp Gedeng
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Joseph e Toyota Kenya safari - Day Trips
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Buntwani Park
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Maxali
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Malindi Central Seventh Day Adventist
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Arabuko-Sokoke Forest
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Watamu Reptile Centre
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Butwani bridge
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Ocean Assemblies of God Church
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Repentance And Holiness Ministry
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Kirepwe island ruins
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Canyon
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Baby Marrow
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Putipu
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Olimpia Club Malindi
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Bar Bar Restaurant & Pizzeria
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Marafiki Beach Bar & Restaurant
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Ripasso Wine bar
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Seafront Swahili Dishes
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Baobab restaurant
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Simba Restaurant
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Pine Beach Bar
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Chic's Bar And Restaurant
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Stars And Garters Restaurant
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Karumaindo Bar & Restaurant
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La Stella Bar & Restaurant
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Dhome Bar And Restaurant
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Kienyeji Bar
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Maweni Bar & Restaurant
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Baba Buda Lounge
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Robinson's Island
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Come Back Bar And Restaurant
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Urafiki Bar & Restaurant / URAFIKI HIGHWAY NIGHT CLUB
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Gede Stage Bar
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White Elephant
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The House by Zennah
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