Gede Ruins. Malindi GEDE THE LOST CITY – MALINDI

Description

Half day. The Gede Ruins are one of the few archaeological sites in Kenya, they are located 7 km from Watamu. The city of Gede is believed to have been founded by Arabs in the 13th century only to be suddenly abandoned in the 18th century.

The visit to the ruins will allow you to observe what remains of it: the walls, three mosques, the sultan's palace and other houses.

The remains are immersed in a forest of baobab, quinine and sequoias inhabited by friendly monkeys who accompany visitors during the tour.

Local legends and beliefs make the Gede ruins a magical place, impossible not to be fascinated by them.

We will then continue towards Malindi. Here different cultures and religions coexist and mix, we will visit the new and old part to understand the rhythm and lifestyle of its inhabitants. Walking through the streets we will see the mosque, the colorful craft market, the historic center with the fruit, vegetable and everyday objects market.

We will also cross the new area with banks, clubs and shopping centers. The tour ends with a visit to the wood factory where you can observe woodworking by local artisans and purchase souvenirs.