Top Malindi Outdoor Activities

Guaranteed Dolphin Spotting (in season): One of the biggest highlights! Watamu Marine Park is home to playful bottlenose dolphins, and you'll often see them swimming alongside the dhow – a magical moment you’ll never forget. Traditional Glass boat Sailing: Enjoy a relaxed, cultural sea journey guided by experienced local sailors. ️ Private Sandbank Picnic: Enjoy a delicious seafood lunch, fresh tropical fruits, and cold drinks served on a remote sandbank—perfect for swimming and unwinding in nature. Snorkeling in a Protected Marine Park: Dive into the clear waters of Watamu Marine Reserve, where you’ll spot coral gardens, sea turtles, vibrant reef fish, and more. Perfect Balance of Adventure and Relaxation: Whether you're snorkeling, watching dolphins, sunbathing, or simply enjoying the views. ‍✈️ Knowledgeable Local Guides: Our guides are not just experts in marine life, but also passionate storytellers who ensure you leave with memories

We believe that exploring the beauty of Watamu’s waterways should be both exciting and reassuring, which is why every aspect of our trip is carefully designed with your well-being in mind. Safety is our top priority. All participants are required to wear life jackets at all times while on the water, ensuring a secure and comfortable experience for guests of all skill levels. Our guides are fully licensed, experienced, and trained in first aid, so you’re always in capable hands. Our tours are also fully insured, giving you extra peace of mind as you explore the stunning mangroves and coastal scenery. Our knowledgeable guides not only ensure your safety but also enrich your experience by sharing insights about the local environment and wildlife. We also offer complimentary pick-up and drop-off from your accommodation with our 8-seater tour van, within Watamu. From start to finish, Mkoko Explorers is dedicated to providing a safe, seamless, and unforgettable kayaking experience.

With limited vacation time, a smaller area can make it easier to spot Kenya's iconic wildlife. This overnight package to the compact Taita Hills Wildlife Sanctuary is ideal for time-pressed travelers, with both elephants and lions easy to spot on the rolling plains. This package includes four separate guided game drives, one around dawn, as well as two lunches, breakfast, dinner, and accommodation.

Visit the biggest national park in Kenya and meet different beautiful Savannah animals. Hop on our arranged safari tour jeep 4x4 and tour Tsavo national park. Enjoy a 4-hour drive around the park, and have a delicious lunch when you take a break before continuing the tour. One of the biggest highlights of the park is the big five cats in the national park. At Watamu, check out the lions, elephants, zebras, giraffes, and other animals.

Just an hour's drive from Diani Beach, the Shimba Hills National Reserve offers tropical rainforest, grasslands, and the scenic Sheldrick Falls, reached by a pleasant hour-long hike. Experience this environment, and spot animals including antelope and tropical birds, on this intimate tour, with a maximum of six travelers. Your day includes hotel pickup from your Diani Beach accommodation and lunch at the Shimba Green Lodge.

This safari not only lets you experience 3 Game Drives, Morning, Noon And Afternoon increasing your chances of spotting wildlife. You will also be accompanied by our experienced guides with 20+ years of experience guiding in Tsavo East National Park.

In one day you can get to know the city of Malindi, with its markets, the hectic African life. To then cross the bridge and immerse yourself in the quiet of Robinson Island and be lulled by the sound of the sea. End the day with a trip to Marafa where Hell's Kitchen is the Devil's Kitchen, as it is hot during the day. You will be fascinated by the tale of the legend of the creation of Marafa, exploring its gorges on foot. You will end the day admiring a beautiful sunset.

Board a traditional dhow boat for a sail through Kisite Marine Park during this small-group excursion. Keep an eye out for dolphins, stop to snorkel and swim in the pristine waters, and visit Wasini Island for a delicious seafood lunch of Swahili cuisine plus a tour of a local fishing village. Enjoy a hassle-free day out on the water with all entrance fees, equipment, meals, and drinks included.

Humpback whales are the most majestic animals in the ocean, and are seen annually passing through Watamu, Kenyan Coast.Get to see them close and experience the beauty of the MARINE BIG 5.

We offer the best experience because we prioritize our clients needs and demands in entire trip, we are flexible, welcoming, humble and ready to serve our clients at any given point location and we have the best site tour guides. Finally, your happiness my my priority.

This 1 Day Tsavo National Park Safari with Silaa Safaris is perfect for travelers with limited time, cruise visitors, families, couples, solo travelers, and adventure lovers who want a real African safari in just one day. It’s a shared tour, making it more affordable while still delivering a wildlife experience with expert guides and multilingual translators. We offer pickups from Malindi, Watamu, Jacaranda, hotels, residences, and Malindi Airport. Pickup is early morning, with times confirmed in advance based on your location. Travel time to Tsavo is approx. 2–3 hours. Luggage can be safely stored in the vehicle (standard bags allowed). Guests enjoy extended game drives, searching for elephants, lions, giraffes, zebras, buffalo, and more across vast savannah landscapes. There are scenic photo stops and a lodge lunch break before the afternoon game drive and evening return. Solo travelers are welcome and can join existing groups. A full safari adventure in one action-packed day.

This is a private day trip experience. You will be picked up at 5 am from your hotel. You will spend at time viewing spectacular wildlife and colorful landscapes of Tsavo East National park. You will visit the Aruba dam where different animals come to drink water. The nature is beautiful and you will not want to leave. During this trip you will have lunch in one of the lodges inside the park. It's a day trip not to miss when in Malindi

Discover the wonders of Kenya's North Coast, where natural beauty, history, and relaxation blend seamlessly. Begin your journey at Marafa Depression (Hell’s Kitchen), an awe-inspiring sandstone gorge located 30 km from Malindi. Here, eroded cliffs and red rocks create a Mars-like landscape. In Malindi, explore the town's rich history—a vibrant melting pot of cultures that has attracted visitors since Vasco da Gama’s arrival in 1498. Escape to the serene Robinson Island to relax on sunbeds, swim in crystal-clear waters, and enjoy a delicious seafood lunch. Complete your adventure at the shimmering Mambrui Sand Dunes, a golden haven of tranquility and beauty. This destination is perfect for nature lovers and history enthusiasts alike!

Cycle deep into authentic Giriama communities where time moves at a gentler pace. Meet local artisans crafting traditional palm wine, watch women weaving colorful kikoy fabrics, and learn about sustainable farming practices passed down through generations. This cultural journey connects you directly with families who've called this coastal region home for centuries. Experience the welcoming hospitality with local villagers sharing their daily routines, traditional cooking methods, and local wisdom. Every visit directly supports community projects, from school improvements to clean water initiatives, making your adventure meaningful for everyone involved.

This shared 2-day Tsavo East & West safari with Silaa Safaris offers an affordable 5★ wildlife experience, perfect for families, solo travelers, couples, adventure seekers, photographers, and travelers with limited time who want to see more in just two days. Expert guides and multilingual translators make the trip enjoyable for international guests. We provide pickups from Malindi, Watamu, Jacaranda, hotels, residences, and Malindi Airport. Pickup times are confirmed in advance based on your arrival. Luggage can be safely stored in the safari vehicle (standard travel bags allowed). Day 1: Early pickup, scenic drive to Tsavo East, mid-morning game drive, lunch, afternoon wildlife viewing, overnight stay. Day 2: Morning game drive in Tsavo West, visit to Mzima Springs, landscapes and volcanic features, then return to the coast. Solo travelers can join shared groups — no large group required.

If you are an adventurous type looking for something that’s decidedly out of the ordinary you owe it to yourself to try one of our Night Game Drives. This safari not only lets you experience a day game drive but also a night game drives which provides the other side of the safari coin. After the sun goes down the character of the plains changes completely as many animals hunker down for the night and others emerge. Aardvarks, porcupines, civet cats and other nocturnal animals begin their nightly foraging and hunting rituals, but they’re not alone. Hippos typically leave the water at night and saunter up onto the plains to graze. While many of the big cats you will see lounging around in the shade during the day also become active at night. It is not unusual to witness lions or leopards aggressively pursuing zebra, wildebeest and other large mammals on one of our Night Game Drives.

Get a taste for Kenya's spectacular landscapes on this 3-day adventure to Amboseli National Park—with Kilimanjaro views—and Tsavo National Park West's rugged lava flows. You'll travel with a private guide in a customized safari vehicle with a pop-up roof for easier game viewing and enjoy a Maasai village visit amid the game drives.

Explore the breathtaking landscapes and abundant wildlife of Tsavo East and West on this immersive safari. Witness the harsh beauty of Tsavo East, where the struggle for survival unfolds around water holes. Transition to Tsavo West's stunning volcanic hills and lush acacia woodlands, showcasing some of Kenya's most pristine wilderness. This adventure offers a unique opportunity to spot diverse wildlife in their natural habitats while enjoying the remarkable scenery that defines this iconic region. - Journey through both Tsavo East and West for a comprehensive safari experience. - Encounter diverse wildlife, including elephants and big cats, in their natural habitats. - Marvel at the diverse landscapes, from volcanic hills to acacia woodlands. - Ideal for nature lovers and adventure seekers looking for an authentic Kenyan experience.

Combining both Amboseli and Tsavo West & East not only serves you a platter of amazing wildlife spotting, but also epic sceneries. With this safari, we will take you through Amboseli’s lands of plenty and the unforgiving Tsavo, where life revolves around making it to a water hole. What makes Amboseli special to us is that it is a game viewing paradise. . . Guaranteed elephant sightings come alongside other incredible wildlife sightings. Its compact size allows you to see virtually every aspect in about 3 days. In addition, Amboseli offers the best views of the world's tallest free-standing mountain and Africa's highest peak, Mount Kilimanjaro! From the foot of the Chyulu Hills all the way down to the Tanzanian border, Tsavo West is a wild and broken land of volcanic hills, black lava flows and dense acacia woodland that offer the best views of untouched wild and covers 4% of Kenya's, about the same size as Jamaica, Michigan, Wales or Israel.

I accompany you on an adventurous Safari aboard a 4x4 Jeep in search of the most majestic animals of the Savannah.

Explore the Tsavo East national park which is featured in the film, The Ghost and the Darkness. You will also get to see a variety of animals including the big cats and elephants The sight of dust-red elephants wallowing, rolling and spraying each other with the midnight blue waters of the palm-shaded Galana River is one of the most evocative images in Africa. This, along with the 300-kilometre-long Yatta Plateau, the longest lava flow in the world, makes for an adventure unlike any other in the Tsavo East. The park forms the largest protected area in Kenya and is home to most of the larger mammals, vast herds of dust –red elephant, Rhino, buffalo, lion, leopard, pods of hippo, crocodile, waterbucks, lesser Kudu, gerenuk and the prolific bird life features 500 recorded species

Discover more of coastal Kenya as you embark on a 2-day tour to the Watamu area. With a private guide, visit the ruins of Gedi and the Hells Kitchen Marafa canyon in the Malindi area on the first day. Your next day is spent exploring the Watamu Marine Park where you can snorkel with dolphins and other colorful fish, and explore the mangrove forests.

Explore the biodiversity of East Africa on this 3-day tour from Diani to Arabuko Sokoke Forest and Tsavo East National Park. Begin with a pickup and a journey to one of the region's largest coastal forests, where you will encounter unique wildlife, including the Ader's duiker and Sokoke Pipit. Engage in a guided nature walk to learn about tracking and local flora before venturing into Tsavo East for thrilling game drives to spot elephants, lions, and more. Experience the beauty of the African landscape while enjoying comfortable accommodations at Doadoa Safari Camp and Voi Wildlife Lodge. - Discover diverse wildlife and unique bird species in Arabuko Sokoke Forest - Guided nature walk with rangers to learn about tracking and local plants - Afternoon game drive in Tsavo East to see iconic African wildlife - Comfortable accommodations included at Doadoa Safari Camp and Voi Wildlife Lodge