DAY 1: ARRIVAL IN KILIFI – CREEK SUNSET & LEISURE
Arrive at Mombasa SGR Station or Malindi Airport, where a Twende Tours representative will transfer you to your Kilifi hotel (recommended: Mnarani Club & Spa or Silver Palm Kilifi). Check in and relax with panoramic views of the Kilifi Creek. In the late afternoon, enjoy a sunset dhow cruise on Kilifi Creek, complete with soft drinks and coastal music. Return to the hotel for dinner and an overnight stay.
DAY 2: KILIFI CULTURAL & HISTORICAL TOUR + BEACH TIME
After breakfast, head out for a cultural tour of Mnarani Ruins, an ancient Swahili settlement featuring mosque remains and tombs dating back to the 14th century. Stop by local craft markets and Kilifi town for coastal street food. Return to your hotel for lunch and spend your afternoon at Bofa Beach—a quiet, pristine white-sand beach perfect for swimming and relaxing. Optional water activities include paddleboarding or kayaking. Dinner and overnight stay at your Kilifi hotel.
DAY 3: DAY TRIP TO WATAMU & GEDE RUINS
Check out after breakfast and transfer to Watamu (approx. 1.5 hrs). En route, explore the Gede Ruins, a mystical archaeological site enveloped in dense forest. Continue to Watamu Marine National Park for a glass-bottom boat ride and snorkeling in coral reefs rich in marine life. Enjoy lunch by the ocean at a seaside restaurant (e.g., Ocean Sports or Medina Palms). Transfer to your Malindi hotel (recommended: Leopard Point Luxury Beach Resort or Sandies Tropical Village). Dinner and overnight in Malindi.
DAY 4: MALINDI TOUR & DHOW CRUISE
Begin your day with a cultural and historical tour of Malindi—visit the Vasco da Gama Pillar, the Portuguese Chapel, and the local Swahili neighborhoods. Stop by the vibrant Malindi Market and the Malindi Museum. In the afternoon, enjoy a scenic traditional dhow cruise along the coastline, complete with tropical snacks and optional swimming in secluded lagoons. Return for an optional Swahili dinner experience at a local restaurant. Overnight at your Malindi hotel.
DAY 5: BEACH MORNING & DEPARTURE
Enjoy a relaxed morning at your hotel or go for a final swim at Silversands Beach, one of Malindi’s finest. Optional visit to the Marafa Depression (Hell’s Kitchen) if your departure is later in the day (surcharge applicable). After breakfast or early lunch, transfer to Malindi Airport or Mombasa SGR Station for your return to Nairobi.
Price Estimate Per Person Mid-Range price ksh 58,000 – 72,000
