Beach near Malindi, Kenya

Malindi Travel Guide

Kenya

Malindi is a coastal town in Kenya with a population of 118,265, on the country’s Indian Ocean coast. It sits in Kenya’s coastal region, making it a practical base for exploring this stretch of shoreline.

Travellers arriving by air use Malindi Airport (MYD), which serves the town. There are no notable named beaches within 40 kilometres of Malindi, so check the specific coastline near your accommodation when planning time by the sea.

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Local time

118,265

Population

4,457 miles away

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Weather in Malindi

Mon

29°

Tue

29°

Wed

28°

Know before you go

Pays in KES

Plug type Type G

Emergency 999

Dial code +254

Tipping: Tipping is customary in Kenya for good service. While not mandatory, it is greatly appreciated by service staff.

Best time to visit Malindi

Jan

31°7

Feb

32°4

Mar

32°15

Apr

30°26

May

29°22

Jun

28°21

Jul

28°21

Aug

28°20

Sep

29°17

Oct

30°18

Nov

30°24

Dec

31°25

Average daily maximums with rainy days per month, from the last three years of weather history.

Things to do in Malindi

  1. Vasco da Gama Pillar

    historic site

    1.5 km

  2. St. Mary's Pro-Cathedral, Diocese of Malindi

    anglican or episcopal place of worship

    0.5 km

  3. Crossway Baptist Church

    baptist place of worship

    1.6 km

  4. ACK St. Andrew's Cathedral - Diocese of Malindi

    anglican or episcopal place of worship

    0.9 km

  5. Kijani Paradise

    historic site

    3.4 km

  6. JCC Church-Malindi

    christian place of worship

    0.5 km

  7. Ocean Assemblies of God Church

    pentecostal place of worship

    1.2 km

  8. Malindi SOUTH SDA Church

    christian place of worship

    0.3 km

Getting there

Malindi Airport · 2.2 km

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