Malindi
Malindi is located on Kenya's east coast, and it is a popular tourist destination due to its white sand beaches, picturesque views and interesting history. Despite the attraction, Malindi's landscape is plain, and the climate for the most part is hot and humid. The average daily temperature is around 22 degrees Celsius, and the rainy season lasts from April to July and from October to the end of November. There are mangroves by the water and a tropical rainforest, as well as bushland and dry forests.
Kenya is dotted with white sand beaches and coral reefs, many of which can be found in Malindi. The sport fishing is great there as well; author Ernest Hemingway went there in the 1930s looking for sailfish and marlin. Fishing facilities and equipment are relatively cheap, and Malindi is home to a bill fish contest that happens every January as well as fishing competitions that run during October and November.
The Malindi Marine National Park is a protectorate immediately south of Malindi. In the park, there are white sand beaches, emerald-green water and beautiful fish- but fishing is not allowed. The coral reefs there are magnificent, and the fish and reefs provide stellar snorkeling and diving opportunities.
On Malindi's northwest side, there is a section of steep sandstone cliffs, which the locals call Hell's Kitchen. There is a small Arabic town called Mambrui, as well as a small village with a harbor. The coastline in this area is minimally developed, but the wonderful beaches make it a good tourist spot.
Malindi's Arabuko Sokoke Park is home to many natural wonders, such as native mammals and birds. Come to this park, and you will likely see more than one herd of elephants. Another worthwhile stop is the Malindi Museum, which used to be the house of a trader from India. Exhibits there include early pictures from Mombasa, and ornately carved wooden grave posts from the Gohu.