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Tourism

Our order that day was Biryani rice with fried chicken dipped carved out by wind and

in tomato stew. The spice was very coastal and it hit the right water erosion.
places. 7. Bio-Ken Snake Park: A
The restaurant is located at The Festival Mall, opposite research center and reptile

Malindi Airport. sanctuary, home to a wide
variety of snakes, tortoises,
Personally, when it comes to food, I really do not have any and other animals.
favorite or preference but I am also not an easy person to 8. Falconry of Kenya:
convince about how good a meal is. I see cooking as an art A private zoo and bird

and when someone cooks without paying attention to the sanctuary, offering visitors
“ART” of cooking, maybe because it has never occurred to the opportunity to see birds
them that cooking is an art, or just maybe because they don’t of prey and other animals up

care, eating becomes very boring. Anyway, in our modern close.
world where everyone is in a hurry, the art of cooking is 9. Ndoro Sculpture
dying very fast and replaced with junk or cooking for shows. Garden: A beautiful garden
We need to bring back the art of cooking. featuring sculptures and
artwork, surrounded by lush

2. Malindi Marine National Park: A popular spot for vegetation and a tranquil
snorkeling and diving, featuring a kaleidoscope of marine atmosphere.
life, coral reefs, and green sea turtles. 10. Prawn Lake: A scenic

3. Vasco da Gama Pillar: A historic monument erected lake with a variety of
by Portuguese explorer Vasco da Gama in 1498, offering birdlife and a chance to spot
stunning views of the harbor. We visited this place and took crocodiles and other wildlife.
some photos. I am not really sure why it’s a historical thing 11. Mida Creek: A
really, because it is said that Vasco da Gama did not come mangrove forest ecosystem,

down from his ship, but at least I got some good photos and offering a unique and
you too can when you visit. peaceful experience,
4. Gede Ruins: An ancient Swahili settlement with ruins with opportunities for

dating back to the 12th century, showcasing the region’s rich birdwatching and boat tours.
cultural heritage. We have always read about Gede ruins but
never visited them until we moved to Malindi. Gede is such All parts of Africa are
an amazing reminder of what Africa was before the unkind beautiful in their own unique
disruption that came with the Europeans and the subsequent ways and each culture,

evil that followed. though varied, tells one story
5. Watamu Beach: A picturesque beach with white sandy of the greatness, resilience
shores and crystal-clear waters, perfect for relaxation and and wealth of the African

water sports. people.
6. Hell’s Kitchen (Marafa Depression): A unique geological
formation with breathtaking views, featuring a depression

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