The 15 Best Tours in Malindi

1.Safari Kenya with Patrick

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

Join Patrick for a private two-day Kenya safari from the Malindi area. Travel by 4x4 Jeep into Tsavo East for daytime game drives and a two-hour night safari, then visit an African cultural village and Maasai community. Pickup is offered, mobile tickets are accepted, and the listed price is $418.12 per person.

“Filed police complain and am sure he will be behind bars soon. Not sure why would anyone use his services unless they want to lose money for nothing. Someone contacted me with another scam and here it is.”

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

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

You’ll travel from your hotel or port to Shimoni, board a private dhow, search for dolphins, snorkel at Kisite Marine Park, and eat a Swahili seafood lunch on Wasini Island. Breakfast, fruit, drinks, equipment, park fees, transport, and underwater photos are included, with a village visit and Shimoni Slave Caves added to the day.

“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

Spend about seven hours from Watamu on a group boat trip through Watamu National Marine Park. Swim and snorkel in clear Indian Ocean water, look for dolphins, then eat lunch on Sudi Island or Love Island. Pickup, bottled water, and lunch are included. Guides such as Kish may assist, while dolphin sightings depend on conditions and season.

“My tour was fine,l enjoy was fantastic.i recommend him.l enjoy the see food was enjoyable and fantastic too, the place was nice end affinity.”

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4.ROBINSON ISLAND/MARAFA HELL’s KITCHEN

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $87

Travel from the Watamu meeting point in air-conditioned transport to Malindi’s woodcarvers and market, then cross by canoe to Robinson Island for lunch. Finish with a guided sunset hike through Marafa Hell’s Kitchen, where evening light changes the color of the eroded rock. The private tour lasts about eight hours and includes lunch, water, fees, and return transport.

“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

Spend 6 to 8 hours exploring Malindi’s Arab quarter and market, crossing the salt pans by canoe to Robinson Island for lunch, then walking through Marafa Hell’s Kitchen. Private transport, a canyon guide, lunch, fees, and taxes are included. Drinks and personal expenses are extra.

“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

Meet at Malindi Marine Boat Excursions for a seven-hour coastal trip with an English-speaking guide. Snorkel for about an hour in Malindi Marine Park, sail 7 km to Sardinia 2 Island, then eat fresh fish, seafood, rice, and curry served on the boat before swimming and relaxing.

“I loved the hospitality from the people there. The local people are really nice and friendly. The day trip was amazing with the sea and swimming time given to enjoy each other and just to have a good time. It was peaceful throughout and they seem to know what they were doing. What I didn’t like was not being told about what’s going on and everything being delayed. This is not professional and caused more stress during our trip. We could have planned things after and miss it. Please be mindful about this going forward keep people updated. But overall a well worth experience even though it’s quite expensive you…”

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7.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 Tsavo East in a 4x4 safari jeep. After the Sala Gate and Sabaki River crocodile stop, enjoy game drives, lodge lunch, dinner, breakfast, and a second morning drive. The small group has a maximum of seven people. Guides connected with these safari arrangements include Omar, Roberto Toba, Masha, and Matthew, but confirm your assigned guide when booking.

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

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

Travel from Malindi or Watamu to Tsavo East in a safari vehicle with a pop-up roof. Your English-speaking guide takes you through Sala Gate, Aruba Dam, the loop, and the Pipeline area, where elephants gather around water holes. Lunch is served at Voi Wildlife Lodge. Guides such as Raphael are especially good at spotting hidden animals.

“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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9.Airport transfer

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews

Travel by private, air-conditioned vehicle from Moi International Airport or Malindi Airport to your hotel in Diani or Watamu. Kish and Matthew can help with transfers and local plans, while experienced drivers handle Mombasa traffic. The ride lasts about one to two hours, includes WiFi and bottled water, and serves only your group.

“very serious person . Profesional e cordiality .. I am very satisfied with the duo service and recommend it to everyone. drive really well in mombasa traffic chaos. without him I would have been lost 😂😂”

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10.Gede Ruins & Malindi Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews

Travel by private vehicle from Watamu to Gede Ruins and Malindi with a guide such as Juma. Walk among coral mosques, palaces, and town houses, visit the museum, then see Malindi’s historic sites, neighborhoods, and market. The tour lasts about six hours and costs $159 for up to four people.

“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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11.3 Days Tsavo East & Tsavo West Safari

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

Leave Malindi at 7:00 am for a private 4x4 safari through Tsavo East and Tsavo West. Look for red-dusted elephants, lions, giraffes, buffalo, and other wildlife, then walk beside Mzima Springs to see hippos, crocodiles, fish, and birds. Natural World Kenya Safaris provides the guide and pickup option.

“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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12.Kenyan Cooking Class with Campfire Meal

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

At Mida Creek Nature Camp, Harrison guides you through a hands-on Kenyan cooking class using local ingredients, traditional tools, and a campfire. You may prepare dishes such as pilau, ugali, wali wa nazi, sukuma wiki, stew, or mandazi, then eat together or take the food home. Lunch and dinner times are available.

“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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13.Tsavo East Amboseli and Tsavo West Safari 4 Days starting Malindi

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

Start in Malindi and spend four days on safari across Tsavo East, Amboseli, and Tsavo West. Expect red elephants, lions, giraffes, hippos, crocodiles, and a chance to see Mount Kilimanjaro. Steve and the Frenzy Adventures team handle the private trip, lodge stays, meals, park access, and return drive.

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

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14.Private 3 Day Tsavo East Safari from Mombasa

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 reviews · from $785

Spend three days in Tsavo East with a private party, a 4x4, and a driver-guide such as George or Joel. You get lodge accommodation, meals, park fees, and several game drives, including an evening outing and an early morning drive. Pickup is included from Mombasa, with Diani Beach available for an extra fee.

“George and Joel from Perfect Wilderness made sure every detail was taken care of during our Tsavo East safari. From the wonderful accommodations to the safety of their equipment nothing was left to chance. Perfect Wilderness is the only tour company we will ever use in Africa.”

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15.MIA – Airport Transfer from Mombasa to Watamu or Malindi

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 3 reviews

Travel privately from Moi International Airport to Watamu or Malindi with Unda Transfers and Excursions. Choose a sedan, SUV, van, or premium vehicle for your group of up to four. Driver Juma has earned praise for punctual pickups, safe driving, local road knowledge, and helpful communication.

“Very good service. On time. Good car and excellent driving. Good communication. You can trust this service. Very good knowledge of streets and shops”

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