| Town: | Malindi |
| Location: | Africa > Kenya |
What’s Plugged?
Reviews & Amenities
Top Descriptions
| With tensions as they currently are, pleasant and European-influenced Malindi is about as far north as most tourists will go on the Kenya coast. But even with the situation as it currently is, backpackers and tourists alike are still drawn to this old seaside town, and rightly so. With a good supply of restaurants, shopping and accommodations, and close proximity to some impressive Swahili ruins, Malindi does well to make you feel more comfortable than most similar places nearby. If only the beach were a little more inviting and prices a little lower, there’d be little reason to move on. – Daniel |
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Top Tips
| Expect things to be pretty Italian here, from the food on offer, to the people around you, to the language you will be approached in. Malindi has become an enclave for Italians young and old (but mostly old). |
| The beaches aren’t much to write home about, but Malindi has a relaxed and likeable charm. You could easily spend a few days here, especially at the immensely good value Ripasso Apartments. |
| Keep an eye out for the excellent value bags of roasted cashew nuts sold on certain street corners, although do make sure that the ones you choose haven’t gone soft. |
| Consider visiting the impressive Swahili ruin of the Gedi National Monument while you’re in the area ;). |
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The Location
What should we know?
| Name in local script: | Add Data |
| Also known as: | Melinde |
| Tour operator(s): | Add Data |
| Rental operator(s): | Add Data |
| Port(s): | Add Data |
| Station(s): | Add Data |
| Terminal(s): | Add Data |
| Environment type: | ocean, yellow-sand beach |
| Location type: | rural, town, village |
| Religion type: | Christianity, Islam |
What can we see or do there?
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| Services: | Add Data |
| Shops: | Nakumatt Supermarket |
| Animals: | Add Data |
| Birds: | Add Data |
How much will it cost us?
| Currency: | Kenyan Shilling (KES) |
| Average daily budget: | KES3,570 |
When should we go there, and for how long?
| Average time taken: | 5 nights |
| High season: | December to March |
| Low season: | April to June |
How can we get in contact?
| Language(s): | English, Swahili |
| Timezone: | UTC+03:00 |
| Country calling code: | 254 |
How can we get there?
| Coordinates: | -3.21258, 40.11194 |
| Geographical feature: | Indian Ocean |
The Directions
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The Directions
| If you know how to get to Malindi and would like to share that information with the community, contact [email protected] and we’ll post it right here in the directory. |
The Directions
| If you know how to get to Malindi and would like to share that information with the community, contact [email protected] and we’ll post it right here in the directory. |
What are the numbers and averages?
| Number of attractions visited: | 6 |
| Travel time to attractions: | 30 minutes |
| Travel time to next location: | 1 hour, 30 minutes |
| Altitude: | sea level |
| Population: | 207253 |
| Size: | Add Data |
What else would be good to know?
| Wikipedia: | Malindi |
| Wikitravel: | Malindi |
| Tripadvisor: | Malindi |
| Local tourism: | Malindians |
| Emergency service(s): | Add Data |
| Travel advisories: | UK Government |
| Healthcare: | Add Data |
| Weather: | AccuWeather |
| News: | Add Data |
| Public holidays: | Office Holidays |
Local Availability
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Beer (multinational) | 500ml | KES1,900 |
| Beer (national) | 500ml | KES1,600 |
| Fizzy drink | 1 litre | KES900 |
| Fruit juice | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Gin (multinational) | 1 litre | KES2,000 |
| Gin (national) | 1 litre | KES500 |
| Milk | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Oil | 1 litre | KES320 |
| Rum (multinational) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Rum (national) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Vodka (multinational) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Vodka (national) | 1 litre | Add Data |
| Water | 1 litre | KES60 |
| Whisky (multinational) | 1 litre | KES1,800 |
| Whisky (national) | 1 litre | KES600 |
| Wine | 1 bottle | KES700 |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Almonds | 100g | Add Data |
| Apples | 1kg | KES150 |
| Bananas | 1kg | KES80 |
| Bell pepper | 1kg | Add Data |
| Bread | 1 loaf | KES60 |
| Carrots | 1kg | Add Data |
| Chillies | 1kg | KES10 |
| Chocolate (multinational) | 1 bar | KES70 |
| Chocolate (national) | 1 bar | KES40 |
| Coconut milk | 1 can | Add Data |
| Cucumber | 1kg | Add Data |
| Eggs | 1 dozen | KES180 |
| Garlic | 1kg | KES7 |
| Ginger | 1kg | KES10 |
| Honey | 1 jar | KES185 |
| Ice cream | 1 unit | KES60 |
| Jam | 1 jar | Add Data |
| Onions | 1kg | KES70 |
| Oranges | 1kg | Add Data |
| Pasta | 1kg | Add Data |
| Peanut butter | 1 jar | Add Data |
| Peanuts | 100g | Add Data |
| Potatoes | 1kg | KES80 |
| Raisins | 100g | Add Data |
| Rice | 1kg | KES110 |
| Sandwich | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Tomatoes | 1kg | Add Data |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Antifungal shampoo | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Conditioner | 1 bottle | KES190 |
| Condoms | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Deodorant | 1 can | Add Data |
| Floss | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Hand sanitizer | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Laundry soap | 1 bar | KES40 |
| Razors | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Sanitary towels | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Shampoo | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Soap | 1 bar | KES50 |
| Tampons | 1 box | Add Data |
| Toilet roll | 1 unit | KES90 |
| Toothpaste | 1 tube | Add Data |
| Washing powder | 1 box | Add Data |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Antiseptic cream | 1 tube | Add Data |
| Bandages | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Chapstick | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Contact lens solution | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Headache tablets | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Ibuprofen | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Mosquito repellent | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Nail clippers | 1 set | Add Data |
| Plasters | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Sun cream | 1 bottle | Add Data |
| Sunglasses | 1 pair | Add Data |
| Item | Size | Average Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Batteries | 4-pack | Add Data |
| Chilli powder | 100g | KES80 |
| Cigarettes (multinational) | 20-pack | Add Data |
| Cigarettes (national) | 20-pack | KES150 |
| Coriander | 100g | KES85 |
| Cumin | 100g | KES75 |
| Fuel | 1 litre | KES92 |
| Internet | 1 hour | Add Data |
| Lighter | 1 unit | KES115 |
| Matches | 1 pack | Add Data |
| Paprika | 100g | Add Data |
| Travel multiadapter | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Travel plug | 1 unit | Add Data |
| Turmeric | 100g | Add Data |
| Stock | 1 pack | Add Data |
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