Malindi Marine National Park

Malindi Marine National Park is situated in South Eastern part of Kenya on the countrys magnificent Indian Ocean coastline, in Malindi town, which is about110 km North of Mombasa. The park is endowed with magnificent resources such as fringing reefs, coral gardens in the lagoons, sea grass beds, mangroves, mudflats, and high fish diversity, marine mammals (like dolphins), turtles and various species of shorebirds.

The area temperature ranges from 20-300 c and rainfall from 200mm 700 mm. There are two rain seasons and long ones being March & April, while short rains are between November / December
Travel tips: What to take with you
1. Footwear, e.g. sandals or flip flops (to protect your feet from the reef)
2. T-shirts (to protect your body from sunburn)
3. Snorkel, mask, fins, all of which are available for hire
4. Camera, hat, sunscreen, insect repellant
5. Guide books
6. Plenty of drinking of water
7. A friend (s)
The major features / attractions of Malindi Marine National Park
- Fishes
- Invertebrates
- Benthic cover
- Coral reefs and Dolphins among others.
- Prolific marine life includes crabs, corals, sea urchins, jellyfish, sea stars, and sea cucumbers.
Where to stay
Accommodation is readily available in Malindi Town. .
Tour Activities around Malindi Marine National Park
These include swimming in the warm ocean water, Boat Excursion rides, visits to the coral gardens to see tropical fish in their habitats, trips to Manyugu, a tidal Island, where you can have fresh food, and conferencing among others.