{"id":413,"date":"2022-05-12T10:37:21","date_gmt":"2022-05-12T10:37:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.safaritravelplus.com\/travel\/?p=413"},"modified":"2022-05-12T10:43:44","modified_gmt":"2022-05-12T10:43:44","slug":"malindi-national-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.safaritravelplus.com\/travel\/malindi-national-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Malindi National Park"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.safaritravelplus.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ken-kahiri-jJFLzdM0qMU-unsplash.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-430\" width=\"548\" height=\"364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.safaritravelplus.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ken-kahiri-jJFLzdM0qMU-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.safaritravelplus.com\/travel\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/05\/ken-kahiri-jJFLzdM0qMU-unsplash-630x420.jpg 630w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 548px) 100vw, 548px\" \/><figcaption>The Coast Of Malindi<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Malindi Marine National Park is located in the Indian Ocean, off the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.safaritravelplus.com\/beach-holidays\/kenya-beach-holidays\/\">coast of Kenya<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Established in 1968 Malindi Marine park is Africa&#8217;s first and now oldest marine park. and was designated as a Biosphere Reserve under the Man &amp; Biosphere programme of UNESCO in 1979.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is a beautiful piece of Kenya\u2019s Indian Ocean coastline as it provides the perfect getaway, from swimming with zebrafish to windsurfing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It is located South of Malindi town from the famous Vasco-Da-Gama Pillar and extending to Watamu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Malindi Marine National Park is endowed with magnificent resources such as fringing reefs, coral gardens in the lagoons, seagrass beds, mudflats, mangroves, marine mammals, turtles and various species of shorebirds. Its a great place to visit while you are on a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.safaritravelplus.com\/location\/kenya-safari\/malindi\/\">Malindi safari holiday<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_72 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.safaritravelplus.com\/travel\/malindi-national-park\/#Ocean_marine_life\" title=\"Ocean marine life\">Ocean marine life<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.safaritravelplus.com\/travel\/malindi-national-park\/#Diving_and_Snorkeling\" title=\"Diving and Snorkeling\">Diving and Snorkeling<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.safaritravelplus.com\/travel\/malindi-national-park\/#Water_Sports\" title=\"Water Sports\">Water Sports<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.safaritravelplus.com\/travel\/malindi-national-park\/#Other_Activities\" title=\"Other Activities\">Other Activities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.safaritravelplus.com\/travel\/malindi-national-park\/#Conferencing_Facilities\" title=\"Conferencing Facilities\">Conferencing Facilities<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.safaritravelplus.com\/travel\/malindi-national-park\/#Park_Fees\" title=\"Park Fees\">Park Fees<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.safaritravelplus.com\/travel\/malindi-national-park\/#Mode_of_Payment\" title=\"Mode of Payment\">Mode of Payment<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.safaritravelplus.com\/travel\/malindi-national-park\/#How_To_Get_There\" title=\"How To Get There\">How To Get There<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ocean_marine_life\"><\/span>Ocean marine life<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>These are various magnificent sea creatures such as Octopus, dolphins, star fish, zebra fish and deep sea turtles which you can experience in the water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Diving_and_Snorkeling\"><\/span>Diving and Snorkeling<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The clarity of the water and unending variety of the park\u2019s marine life guarantees near-perfect diving and snorkeling.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Water_Sports\"><\/span>Water Sports<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Various water sports that visitors can partake include; sailing, windsurfing, kite surfing, kayaking and water jet skiing. This beautiful slice of Kenya\u2019s Indian Ocean coastline provides the perfect getaway for relaxation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Activities\"><\/span>Other Activities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Other activities include:- Bird watching, Camping, Glass bottom boat rides Scenic and sun bathing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conferencing_Facilities\"><\/span>Conferencing Facilities<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>A resource center with a conference hall up to a capacity of 50 people with audio visual equipment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Park_Fees\"><\/span>Park Fees<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Malindi National Park fees vary between Residents and Non-Residents. East African residents pay Ksh 100 while Non-Residents pay $15 per Adult and $ 10 per child.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Mode_of_Payment\"><\/span>Mode of Payment<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>MPesa. Visa Card. Direct deposits to KWS bank accounts. Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_To_Get_There\"><\/span>How To Get There<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>By Road: Malindi Marine National Park is situated about 5km from Malindi town via Casuarina road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By Air: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.kaa.go.ke\/airports\/our-airports\/malindi-airport\/\" data-type=\"URL\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.kaa.go.ke\/airports\/our-airports\/malindi-airport\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Malindi airport<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>By Rail: Standard Gauge Railway (SGR) from Syokimau (Nairobi Terminus) to Miritini (Mombasa Terminus) train stations, then connect by road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Malindi Marine National Park is located in the Indian Ocean, off the coast of Kenya. 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