Guidebook for Malindi
Food Scene
Beautiful set up (Open in the evenings only) Their food NEVER disappoints! Debatably the best Italian restaurant in town. Leans towards the expensive side.
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Baby Marrow
Silversand RoadBeautiful set up (Open in the evenings only) Their food NEVER disappoints! Debatably the best Italian restaurant in town. Leans towards the expensive side.
Great pizzas, delightful set up on Lamu Road right next to the Italian Supermarket.
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Bar Bar Restaurant & Pizzeria
Lamu RoadGreat pizzas, delightful set up on Lamu Road right next to the Italian Supermarket.
Slam bam on the gorgeous beach! Great Italian food (they have two locations in Malindi, equally good)
They deliver for free too!
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Osteria Beach Restaurant
80200 Casuarina RoadSlam bam on the gorgeous beach! Great Italian food (they have two locations in Malindi, equally good)
They deliver for free too!
At the coast ,we call these sort of restaurants Cafes pronounced "Keffs" -
little restaurants where local food;we're talking Biriani, Pilau, Coconut beans, Local greens, seafood(duh), chapatis and an array of Swahili snacks(especially in the mornings and evenings) is prepared fresh every day in advance and served pretty much immediately you order} they prepare their food in massive 'sufurias' and keep them hot until its done. The food is always amazing and extremely affordable I LOVE Swahili food and have it all the time! They do take out as well.
Simba Restaurant
Box 492 Jamhuri StAt the coast ,we call these sort of restaurants Cafes pronounced "Keffs" -
little restaurants where local food;we're talking Biriani, Pilau, Coconut beans, Local greens, seafood(duh), chapatis and an array of Swahili snacks(especially in the mornings and evenings) is prepared fresh every day in advance and served pretty much immediately you order} they prepare their food in massive 'sufurias' and keep them hot until its done. The food is always amazing and extremely affordable I LOVE Swahili food and have it all the time! They do take out as well.
Adorable layout and desserts to die for(milkshakes, cupcakes etc)
Satisfy your sweet tooth!
Shakes ‘N’ Cakes
Adorable layout and desserts to die for(milkshakes, cupcakes etc)
Satisfy your sweet tooth!
Amazing local Indian food. An expansive menu with all that good stuff like Tandoori chicken, curries, naans, samosas and masala fries. Vegetarian-friendly! :)
Taheri Fast Foods
Amazing local Indian food. An expansive menu with all that good stuff like Tandoori chicken, curries, naans, samosas and masala fries. Vegetarian-friendly! :)
Great seafood and pizzas ..right on the beach! Fantastic beach parties almost every Monday
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Rosada Beach Restaurant
Casuarina RoadGreat seafood and pizzas ..right on the beach! Fantastic beach parties almost every Monday
The best coffees and breakfast snacks. They have some pretty amazing pizzas too. It's Italian... (c'mon guys, we live in Malindi after all)
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Karen Blixen - Malindi
The best coffees and breakfast snacks. They have some pretty amazing pizzas too. It's Italian... (c'mon guys, we live in Malindi after all)
My favourite! The Driftwood.
Grab a drink at either of their bars with the beautiful Indian Ocean at your feet.
Good for food and snacks of all sorts(don't miss their Friday happy hour and grill), very family friendly with a kiddie pool alongside it's 'big mama', speaking of which that is the name of their iconic dhow and lovely tours along the coast of Mld can be arranged.
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Driftwood Beach Club
Silversand RoadMy favourite! The Driftwood.
Grab a drink at either of their bars with the beautiful Indian Ocean at your feet.
Good for food and snacks of all sorts(don't miss their Friday happy hour and grill), very family friendly with a kiddie pool alongside it's 'big mama', speaking of which that is the name of their iconic dhow and lovely tours along the coast of Mld can be arranged.
If you're down for a short road trip up North, head to Che Shale; a wonderful eco-lodge with great food (seafood especially) on an endless piece of beach that has a whole other vibe.
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Che Shale Hotel & Kitesurf Center
Lamu RoadIf you're down for a short road trip up North, head to Che Shale; a wonderful eco-lodge with great food (seafood especially) on an endless piece of beach that has a whole other vibe.
An unpretentious spot.Great pizzas! I love the fusion of Italian and African here. BEST beer prices. :)
My Way Bar & Restaurant
Uhuru RoadAn unpretentious spot.Great pizzas! I love the fusion of Italian and African here. BEST beer prices. :)
The best Gelato and in general amazing Italian food.
They deliver for free! Just say PK ;) they know.
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Osteria Beach Restaurant
80200 Casuarina RoadThe best Gelato and in general amazing Italian food.
They deliver for free! Just say PK ;) they know.
AMAZING Swahili food!! super affordable.
No alcohol served at such joints because owners are Muslim. :)
Seafront Swahili Dishes
Silversand RoadAMAZING Swahili food!! super affordable.
No alcohol served at such joints because owners are Muslim. :)
Drinks & Nightlife
It's always a fun time at Fermento... usually starts 'happening' past midnight. Definitely entertaining.
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Fermento Disco Bar
It's always a fun time at Fermento... usually starts 'happening' past midnight. Definitely entertaining.
Grab a drink any time of the night,sleek decor and nice music
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Buddha Bar Malindi
Grab a drink any time of the night,sleek decor and nice music
Sightseeing
Pilar de Vasco da Gama
Vasco da gama anchored here in 1499
Parks & Nature
A massive expanse of tall trees . Monkeys, many bird species and elephants are a few that call this forest their home.
Good for a half or full day excursion , with a picnic (I can arrange activities like this)
Arabuko
A massive expanse of tall trees . Monkeys, many bird species and elephants are a few that call this forest their home.
Good for a half or full day excursion , with a picnic (I can arrange activities like this)
A stunning natural sandstone canyon formation about an hours drive out of Malindi
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Hells Kitchen
A stunning natural sandstone canyon formation about an hours drive out of Malindi
Beautiful beach protected by the Kenya Wildlife Society to relax and swim, snorkelling trips are arranged from there.
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Parque Marine
Casuarina RoadBeautiful beach protected by the Kenya Wildlife Society to relax and swim, snorkelling trips are arranged from there.
A tarmaced 2-3 hour drive leads you to one of the best game parks in Africa. Tours can be arranged at you convenience... even just for a day.
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Tsavo
A tarmaced 2-3 hour drive leads you to one of the best game parks in Africa. Tours can be arranged at you convenience... even just for a day.
Arts & Culture
Malindi Museum
Learn about the rich culture and history of Malindi
A beautiful place for yoga every day and the most beautiful hot blown glass and metal artworks right opposite.
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Watamu Treehouse
Turtle Bay RoadA beautiful place for yoga every day and the most beautiful hot blown glass and metal artworks right opposite.
Essentials
Lovely little grocery store where you can get pretty much all your essentials ... open from 7am-7pm ;)
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7 to 7 Supermarket Malindi.
Malindi-Garsen RoadLovely little grocery store where you can get pretty much all your essentials ... open from 7am-7pm ;)
Lovely Italian wine selection and a few other items from Italy and sourced locally you wouldn't find normally.
Italian Supermarket
B8Lovely Italian wine selection and a few other items from Italy and sourced locally you wouldn't find normally.
Multi Grocers Ltd
Another option for your day to day needs
Shopping
A. A. Shakir
Silversand RoadAmazing clothes made by them and a selection of fantastic fabrics and kikoys