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- Malindi
Malindi
Situated on the beach 60 miles (40km) north of Mombasa is the
lazy, unashamedly hedonistic holiday resort of Malindi. For most
the main attraction is the dazzling white sandy beaches that line
the shore. However, for the more energetic, there is also excellent
fishing to be done while on holiday in Malindi. Trips leave early
in search of barracuda, tuna and marlin, before the heat of the day
sets in.
One of the few authentic Portuguese relics left on the coast can
be found on the cliffs at the southern end of Malindi harbour - the
cross of Vasco da Gama bears the Portuguese coat of arms and
commemorates his arrival here in 1498, definitely worth seeing on
any Malindi holiday.
South of Malindi are the Watamu and Malindi Marine National
Parks. These protected areas of white coral beaches and stunning
blue lagoons are a major holiday attraction for snorkellers and
scuba divers. Malindi holidaymakers are also drawn here as the sea
is crystal clear in contrast with the Malindi holiday resorts'
waters, which are muddied by the Sabaki River. Between the two
marine parks is the abandoned 15th century Swahili town of Gedi,
where visitors can wander around the ruins of the palace, market
place, houses, mosques and pillared tombs.
Information & Facts
Language
English is the official language but Swahili is the
national language, with 42 ethnic languages spoken.
Money
The unit of currency is the Kenyan Shilling (KES), divided into
100 cents. It is not advisable to take Kenyan Shillings out of the
country, as they are difficult to exchange elsewhere. Travellers
cheques in Sterling or US Dollars are recommended for your trip to
Kenya. US Dollars in particular have become commonly used in many
of the country's main hotels and safari lodges. Foreign currency
can be changed at banks, bureaux de change and hotels; easiest to
exchange are US dollars, pounds sterling or Euros. Street exchange
merchants should be avoided as they are operating illegally. Banks
open Monday to Friday from 9am to 3pm and on the first and last
Saturday of the month. Banks and bureaux de change at the
international airport stay open 24 hours. Credit Cards (American
Express, Visa and MasterCard) are accepted in the larger hotels and
stores, and some camps and lodges. ATMs are widely available in
Nairobi and the major towns.