Malindi, Kenya

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Malindi, an Italian tourist enclave, is ideal for families in search of a beach vacation destination with atmosphere. From bustling local markets hawking funky curios to high-end galleries and boutiques selling African arts and crafts, the shopping in Malindi is hard to beat. Restaurants, both Swahili and Italian, serve everything from samosas and curries to pizza and pasta. Yet the real draw at this once important trade center a 2-hour drive north of Mombasa is the beach. Here, the extensive white sand beaches give way to turquoise waters and miles and miles of marine park. While the quality of the reef may not compare to other Indian Ocean destinations, shallow waters and proximity to shore make the Malindi Marine National Park an ideal place to snorkel and scuba dive with kids.

Malindi Photo Gallery
Malindi Photo Gallery
Malindi Photo Gallery
Malindi Photo Gallery
 
 
Malindi hotels and accommodation

Che Shale

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Type of Accommodation: lodge / cabin / hut

Malindi, Coast

tel: +254 722 230931

Far from the throngs in Malindi, Che Shale isn't just for kite surfers and the lunch crowd. The six en-suite thatched rooms have a distinctive local touch. The food is excellent and local flavors prevail. Snorkeling is best from December to March. Silt from a nearby river turns the water a murky brown from June through October.
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Che Shale Photo Gallery

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