With a history dating back to the 14th century, Malindi town was made famous by the visit of the famous Portuguese explorer Vasco Da Gama when he signed the trade agreement in 1498 - successfully navigating the business sea-route from Europe. Legends are told of Vasco de Gama that after being denied entry to the port of Mombasa, he sailed further north to Malindi where he was warmly received and where he erected the coral pillar that was eventually named after him - this is probably the oldest surviving European monument in tropical Africa.

This Full Day tour of Malindi encompasses a visit to the lost city of Gedi, town of Malindi, a ride out to sea in glass bottom boat and lunch

08h30 depart your hotel after breakfast and drive towards Malindi. As you drive past Vipingo sisal plantation, the driver guide will stop the vehicle so that you can take a closer look at the crop.

You will continue with your drive arriving at Gede Ruins at approximately 1030hrs (approximately 100KM’s 1 ½ hrs drive). You will then be taken on a tour of the ruins. Now a historical site situated 18KM south of Malindi, this was a flourishing Arab town between the 14th and 17th centuries before being mysteriously abandoned by its inhabitants.

11h30 you will leave Gede and travel northwards to Malindi arriving at the Marine Park at 11h45 where you will board on a glass bottomed boat and sail into the Malindi Marine Park hosting a colourful sea life, from here for the interested can then proceed for snorkeling for an hour.

13h00 Thereafter depart for Scorpio Villas - or similar - for lunch, thereafter visiting Vasco da Gamma pillar, which is about 10minutes walk from the restaurant.

You will then visit the snake park before you depart for a short Malindi town tour en-route to Mombasa. Historically Malindi dates back to 9th century, with Arab occupation from the 13th century own wards. It has been a rich trade centre with the near East and the influence can be seen characterized within its Arabic architecture. It’s now a popular beach resort. The 1980’s brought in a lot of Italian investments with many building their summer villas here, thus the recent Italian influence in the shops and restaurants.

You will arrive in Mombasa in late afternoon and be dropped off in your beach hotel