The 15 Malindi Tours That Earn Their Price

1.Safari Kenya with Patrick

★★★★★★★★★★4.0 · 45 reviews · from $418Our pick

Join Patrick of Discover Kenya for a private 4x4 safari from Malindi. The two-day plan centers on Tsavo East, with game drives, a two-hour night safari, village and Maasai culture visits, and a listed Maasai Mara stop. Confirm the route, vehicle, guide, lodging, and payment terms before booking.

“Patrick is a professional and good at all he does! He was always on time and took me to the best places and my time in Watamu was splendid.. if you are looking for a great time book with him. I am glad I did!”

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2.Kisite Marine Park Private Boat Snorkeling with breakfast & Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 32 reviews · from $161Top rated

Travel by private dhow from Shimoni to Kisite Marine Park for dolphin watching, snorkeling, breakfast, and underwater photos. After a seafood lunch on Wasini Island, visit a coral garden, fishing village, and Shimoni Slave Caves. Hotel or port pickup, equipment, drinks, and entry fees are included.

“We had an amazing adventure! The entire day as planned and arranged seamlessly. Beautiful coral reef, lots of fish, dolphins, amazing food, and site seeing. We loved our guide and boat captain. Highly recommend!”

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3.Safari blue

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 27 reviews · from $140

Set out from Watamu at 8:00 am for a group boat trip through Watamu National Marine Park. You’ll snorkel in clear Indian Ocean water, look for dolphins, and eat a seafood lunch on Sudi or Love Island. Guides including Kish, Davide, Omar, and others have led this outing.

“Cool place to have fun swimming with fish at the marine Park,Kish took care of us ,delicious seafood grill, nice to the the dolphins. I recommend kish .”

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4.ROBINSON ISLAND/MARAFA HELL’s KITCHEN

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $87

Spend about eight hours exploring Malindi's woodcraft and market, crossing by canoe to Robinson Island for lunch in Ngomeni, and hiking Marafa Hell's Kitchen at sunset. Your private group travels in air-conditioned transport, with lunch, water, entrance fees, and pickup included.

“It was a really good day with great food! The boat trip was a good addition where we could see a white sand beach and eat fresh fish!”

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5.Tour Malindi & Robinson Island & Marafa Hell’s Kitchen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $131

Travel from Malindi’s Arab quarter and craft market to Robinson Island by canoe, then walk through Marafa Hell’s Kitchen as its sandstone walls turn pink and red near sunset. The private tour lasts about 6 to 8 hours and includes lunch, transport, fees and a canyon guide.

“Très beau sites, seul problème le guide ne parle que très peux français, pas locasse et l'eau nous avons eu juste 1 petite bouteille à 17h pour midi il voulais nous la faire payer .”

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6.MALINDI: SARDEGNA ISLAND & MALINDI MARINE PARK

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 9 reviews · 7 hours · from $100

Set out from Malindi on a glass-bottom boat, spend about an hour snorkeling in the protected marine park, then sail 7 km to Sardegna 2 Island for swimming and a seafood BBQ served on board. The English-speaking crew handles park entry, equipment, lunch, and the return trip.

“Everything was superb. We arrived on time at the Marine Park Gate and were greeted, everything was smooth. We enjoyed the seafood lunch and the island with its clear blue waters. Food, drinks and fruits were all in plenty of. The crew had amazing customer service! Highly recommend”

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7.Watamu Marine Park & Sudi Island Excursion

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 8 reviews · 7 hours · from $118

Travel north from Mombasa to Watamu for a glass-bottomed boat ride, reef snorkeling, beach swimming, and seasonal dolphin spotting. After seafood lunch and a traditional dance on Sudi Island, take the optional canoe ride through the mangroves. English and Italian guides are available.

“This was really fun. Our guide was excellent. We felt welcomed and we got some incredible memories. I would really recommend”

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8.Safari-Tsavo east national park -2 days 1 night

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 8 reviews · from $459

Leave your Malindi-area hotel at 6:30 a.m. for a two-day Tsavo East safari in a 4x4 jeep. Expect a Sala Gate stop, crocodile viewing near the Sabaki River, four hours of game driving, an overnight lodge stay, and early wildlife viewing before returning toward Watamu.

“Stunning Safari with RED PRAWN.. beautiful experience.. AMAZING!!!! Gambero is a very good person and will make you live a bellissims experienceAuto-translated”

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9.Day tour to Tsavo East National Park from Malindi/ Watamu

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · 1 day · from $389

Spend a full day exploring Tsavo East from Malindi or Watamu in a safari vehicle with a pop-up roof. A guide such as Raphael takes you through Sala Gate, Aruba Dam, the loop, and pipeline area for elephants, lions, giraffes, hippos, and more, with lunch at Voi Wildlife Lodge.

“We had an amazing experience on our one-day safari in Kenya! We were able to see so many animals — including lions, giraffes, elephants, hippos, monkeys, and many others. The lunch was excellent, made even more special by the beautiful view of animals roaming nearby. We would like to express our special gratitude to our driver-guide, Raphael. He did an outstanding job throughout the entire trip. He shared many interesting facts about the animals, always found the best spots for us to take great photos, and was friendly and communicative the whole time. I highly recommend Raphael to anyone planning to go on a safari — he truly made our…”

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10.Airport transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews

Book a private airport transfer with Destinazione Kenya Tours and Safaris from MOI International Airport or Malindi Airport to Diani or Watamu. Kish and Matthew coordinate pickups, while experienced drivers handle the roads. Your group of up to seven gets an air-conditioned vehicle, WiFi, and bottled water.

“Great offer. Contact Matthew/Kish directly and he will give you a great service and a lot of good recommendations on the way. We enjoyed and great help when travelling with children.”

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11.Gede Ruins & Malindi Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews

Travel by private vehicle from Watamu to Gede Ruins and Malindi with a local guide such as Juma. Walk among coral mosques and palaces, visit the museum, then see Malindi’s historic sites, neighborhoods, and market. The tour suits families, history fans, and small groups.

“Die Gedi/Malindi Tour mit Juma war toll! Interessant und abwechslungsreich, angefangen von den Ruinen von Gedi, über die historischen Orte von Malindi bis zum Walk durch die Stadtviertel und den Markt. Sehr empfehlenswert!”

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12.3 Days Tsavo East & Tsavo West Safari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 4 reviews · from $1,750

Leave Malindi at 7:00 am for three days in Tsavo East and Tsavo West with Natural World Kenya Malindi Safaris. Expect 4x4 game drives, red-dust elephants, lions, buffalo, giraffes, Mzima Springs, and a guided walk to hippos and crocodiles. Ask if Abdul is available as your driver.

“I hate an incredible experience! We were a gang of 19 and had three jeeps. We travelled to Tsavo East, Amboseli, Tsavo West and visited Mzumi Springs and a Masai village.”

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13.Kenyan Cooking Class with Campfire Meal

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · 2 hours · from $25Best value

Join Harrison and his family at Mida Creek Nature Camp for a two-hour English-language cooking class. Prepare dishes such as pilau, ugali, wali wa nazi, sukuma wiki, or mandazi over a campfire, then eat together or take your food home.

“Harrison est souriant et accueillant,très précis dans ses explications il parle avec passion il prend son temps il a vraiment le plaisir de transmettre sa culture et mérite tous les encouragements. les plats étaient typiques fait au village ettrès bons .un excellent rapport qualité prix. la prestation est bien plus important que le prix payé. allez vite!”

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14.Tsavo East Amboseli and Tsavo West Safari 4 Days starting Malindi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $1,917

Travel privately from Malindi through three of Kenya’s best-known parks in four days. Expect red elephants in Tsavo East, possible Big Five sightings, Mount Kilimanjaro from Amboseli, and a guided Mzima Springs visit. Steve is named as a guide connected with the operator, but guide assignment should be confirmed before booking.

“Einzigartiges Erlebnis mit den Tieren so nah ja fast zum Greifen. Elefanten Giraffen Zebras Wasserbüffel Geparden Gnus Nilpferde Hyänen usw...”

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15.Private 3 Day Tsavo East Safari from Mombasa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $785

Spend three days in Tsavo East with your own party, a private 4x4, lodge accommodation, and several game drives. George and Joel are named guides associated with the operator, whose tours focus on friendly service, animal knowledge, and careful planning. Pickup from Mombasa is included, with Diani transfers available for an extra fee.

“Joel and George and their staff were incredible guides and made sure we had a great experience. Their senses of humor were refreshing and their knowledge of the animals was amazing. It was truly a once-in-a-lifetime adventure!”

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