4-Day Malindi Camping & Adventure Itinerary

Day 1: Travel Day with Stop-Overs

04:30 AM : Meeting time at International House, Opposite Maasai Market.

04:45 AM: Departure from Nairobi.

Early Morning :Road trip begins with a scenic drive, brief stopovers for breakfast takeaway (Emali) bathroom breaks, and lunch along the way.

N/B: Enroute Meals are self-sponsored.   

Mid-Morning: Team-building activities at a stopover to energize the group before proceeding to the lunch stop.

Evening: Arrival in Malindi, set up camp, and settle in.

Relaxation by the beach, unwinding with soft music or games.

9:30 PM: Dinner is served at the campsite

Late Night: Bonfire session with music, games, storytelling, and socializing.

Day 2: Hell’s Kitchen & Mambrui Sand Dunes

06:30 AM – 07:00 AM:Wake-up call and freshening up.

07:00 AM – 08:00 AM:Sunrise beach walk and optional light morning exercises.

08:00 AM :Breakfast at the campsite

Early Morning – Mid Morning:

– Visit Malindi Marine Park for snorkelling and a glass-bottom boat tour to see coral reefs, tropical fish, and marine life.

-Dolphin watching if conditions allow.  (This is an added activity on the itinerary therefore, self-sponsored)

Afternoon: Early Lunch at a local restaurant.

Late Afternoon – Evening:

• Drive to Hell’s Kitchen in Marafa to witness the natural sandstone canyon with dramatic colours, learning about its history and myths. We will be walking and eat here before hiking.

• Visit Mambrui Sand Dunes for swimming, sunset photography, sand-boarding, quad biking and relaxation.

• Dinner at the campsite

Late Night: Relaxation, stargazing, or beach bonfire session with light music.

Day 3: Historical & Scenic Exploration

06:30 AM – 7:00 AM: Wake-up call and morning preparations.

07:00 AM – 08:00 AM: Breakfast at the campsite.

Early Morning – Mid-Morning:

• Visit Vasco da Gama Pillar, a famous Portuguese landmark with historical significance.

• Visit Butwani Bride

• Explore Mida Creek, a UNESCO biosphere reserve with mangroves. Enjoy an optional  canoe ride, walk along the boardwalk, and learn about conservation efforts and lunch.

Afternoon – Evening:

• Tour Gedi Ruins, an ancient abandoned Swahili town, with a guided history session and exploration of the ruins.

• Transfer to visit to Lichthaus is provided. There is an entry fee of approx 1200 which is redeemable at the resort. Therefore, we will have late lunch here.

• Transfer back to the campsite.

• Dinner is served.

09:00 PM – Late Night: Optional night beach walk, game night session, or relaxing at the bonfire.

Day 4: Departure to Nairobi

06:00 AM – 07:00 AM: Wake-up call, pack up, and final moments at the beach.

07:30 AM – 08:30 AM: Breakfast is served.

09:00 AM –  Check out and depart from Malindi.

12:30 PM – 02:00 PM: Lunch stop along the way.

02:30 PM – 07:30 PM: Continue the journey with short bathroom stopovers.

10:00 PM: Estimated Time of Arrival in Nairobi, end of the trip.

Packing List for Malindi Camping

Clothing & Accessories (Hot Weather Considerations)

✔ Light, breathable clothes (cotton or linen) – t-shirts, shorts, flowy dresses, loose pants.

✔ Swimsuits & cover-ups for the beach and marine activities.

✔ Wide-brim hat or cap for sun protection.

✔ Sunglasses (UV protection recommended).

✔ Sandals & flip-flops for the beach.

✔ Comfortable walking shoes for historical site visits.

✔ Light sweater or shawl for cool evenings.

✔ Quick-dry towel for beach activities.

Camping Gear

✔ Light Sleeping bag/Maasai Shuka/ light blanket (for warm nights).

✔ Small pillow for better rest.

✔ Headlamp or flashlight.

✔ Power bank.

✔ Portable fan or cooling towel (for heat relief).

✔ Tents and Sleeping Mats are provided.

Toiletries & Essentials

✔ High SPF sunscreen.

✔ Insect repellent (for mosquitoes and sandflies).

✔ Wet wipes & tissues.

✔ Personal hygiene items (soap, toothbrush, deodorant, lotion etc.).

✔ Lip balm with SPF.

✔ Shampoo & soap.

Food & Drinks

✔ Reusable water bottle (we’ll have drinking water in the truck for refilling).

✔ Electrolyte drinks or hydration tablets.

✔ Enough Snacks & fruits (cakes, cookies, yorghut, juice, nuts, dried fruits, granola bars).

Extras

✔ Camera or filming devices.

✔ Dry bag for electronics & valuables.

✔ Small backpack for day trips.

✔ Notebook & pen for journaling.

✔️A book to read

✔ First aid kit (band-aids, antiseptic, painkillers, motion sickness tablets).  – We will also have some of these. Please carry any special prescriptions.

𝗪𝗔𝗧𝗔𝗠𝗨 & MALINDI

4 Days 3 Nights Overland Trip

KES 22,500 per person

PAYMENT DETAILS

Till Number: 4054720

CANCELLATION POLICY

1. Non-Refundable Payments
   • All payments made for the trip are non-refundable.
2. Trip Credit for Future Use
   • If you cancel your booking at least 7 days before the trip, your payment can be utilized within 90 days on any of our other trips.
3. Cancellations Within 7 Days of the Trip
   • If you cancel less than 7 days before the trip:
     • With a replacement: Your payment is fully redeemable for another trip.
     • Without a replacement: Your payment is non-redeemable and will be forfeited.

We look forward to having a wonderful weekend in the coast!

See you then!